Other Commodities
Diving for Dollars: TMC’s $37M Ocean Mineral Adventure
In a seismic move for the deep-sea mining frontier, TMC the metals company Inc. (Nasdaq: TMC) has clinched a $37 million strategic investment, cementing its role as a trailblazer in the race for critical minerals. Announced on May 12, 2025, this Registered …
Critical Minerals, Critical Countdown: 90 Days to Get It Right
In a world where trade wars flare hotter than a steel furnace, the U.S. and China have decided to play nice—for 90 days, at least. Announced on May 12, 2025, after weekend talks in Geneva, this bilateral deal slashes tariffs and pries open China’s grip on …
Double Down on Silver: Silver47-Summa Merger Makes It Two in a Week!
In a silver sector buzzing with consolidation, Silver47 Exploration Corp. (TSXV: AGA, OTCQB: AAGAF) and Summa Silver Corp. (TSXV: SSVR, OTCQX: SSVRF) have pulled off a dazzling move, announcing a merger on May 13, 2025, to create a premier U.S.-focused …
Pan American Silver’s $2.1 Billion MAG-nificent Gamble: A Silver Lining or Fool’s Gold?
In a deal that has already sent shockwaves through the mining sector, Pan American Silver Corp. has announced a US$2.1 billion acquisition of MAG Silver Corp. The transaction, structured as a mix of cash and stock, is aimed at bolstering Pan American’s silver …
EIT Raw Materials Summit 2025: Mining the Future, One Mineral at a Time
The EIT Raw Materials Summit 2025 is charging into Brussels from May 13-15, ready to shake up the world of critical raw materials (CRMs) with the urgency of a caffeinated startup founder pitching to Elon Musk. Held at the sleek The EGG, this 7th edition, …
House of Grain: China Dumps Canada for a Feed Fling with New Partners
In a dramatic shake-up of global agricultural trade, China is rewriting the playbook for its animal feed supply chain, sidelining Canada in favor of fresh players like Australia and India. The move comes as Beijing’s trade spat with Ottawa escalates, with …
BlackRock’s 1.8M Share Grab Ignites UAMY’s Antimony Surge
When BlackRock, the titan of institutional investing, makes a move, the market listens. Their latest play? A hefty increase in their stake in United States Antimony Corporation (NYSE: UAMY), reportedly adding 1,828,051 shares to reach a 5.1% ownership, per a …
Amanda van Dyke: UK’s Key to Critical Minerals’ Crown Jewels
In the high-stakes world of critical minerals, where supply chains spark geopolitical chess matches and green tech dreams hinge on rare earths, Amanda van Dyke is emerging as a force to reckon with. As the founder of the Critical Minerals HUB and Managing …
Is Rio Tinto the Key to the West’s Rare Earth Revival?
Rio Tinto, one of the largest mining companies on Earth, is pivoting toward a future shaped not just by iron ore and aluminum, but by the growing geopolitical scramble for critical minerals. Speaking after the company’s annual general meeting in Perth, Chief …
Trump's Permit Party: 10 Mines Hit the Fast-Track Jackpot
In a move that’s got the mining world buzzing like a drill bit through granite, the Trump administration has slapped the fast-track sticker on 10 more U.S. mining projects, adding fuel to its quest for critical minerals dominance. Announced Friday, this latest …