Franco-Nevada Corporation has committed A$220 million ($155.53m) to accelerate development of the Bullabulling Gold Project in Western Australia, a deal that will see the global royalty giant take a 4.9% equity stake in Minerals 260.
Australian explorer Olympio Metals secures two prospective U.S. projects rich in silver and antimony, key minerals on America's 2025 Critical Minerals List, backed by a $3 million capital raise to fund exploration.
Australia's Resources Minister reveals France is among a growing list of nations seeking to invest in the country's critical minerals projects, driven by supply chain diversification efforts and recent strategic agreements with the U.S. and EU.
The Trump administration is launching a strategic reserve for rare earths and critical minerals, echoing the 1970s response to the oil crisis, as global competition for tech supply chains intensifies.
Nova Minerals (NVA) has identified significant new gold anomalies at its RPM project in Alaska, with surface samples yielding up to 24.6 g/t gold. The discoveries have prompted the company to prioritize the area for its 2026 drill campaign, signaling potential resource expansion for the broader Estelle Gold and Critical Minerals Project.
While U.S. officials host a global summit on critical minerals, communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo voice deep skepticism that new deals will translate into local benefits, amid fears of entrenched exploitation and conflict.
Australia and Canada have solidified a strategic partnership on critical minerals, with Canberra formally joining the G7-led alliance. The move signals a concerted effort by Western democracies to reduce reliance on dominant producers and secure supplies vital for advanced technology and defense.
The Trump administration is preparing to deploy a Pentagon-developed AI program to establish benchmark prices for critical minerals, a cornerstone of its plan to forge a new global metals trading bloc, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Leaders of Brazil and India have signed a landmark agreement to deepen cooperation on critical minerals and rare earths, a move analysts say could diversify global supply chains currently dominated by China and bolster the economic ties between the two major Global South nations.
Australia-listed Nova Minerals Ltd. is set to relocate its corporate headquarters to the United States, a strategic pivot driven by its burgeoning American shareholder base and a quest for deeper capital markets access as it advances its Alaskan gold and critical minerals project.
A bipartisan group of senators is set to introduce legislation that would reauthorize the U.S. Export-Import Bank for ten years and significantly expand its lending capacity by $70 billion, a move aimed at bolstering the nation's strategic position in the global race for critical minerals.
Washington and Tokyo unveil a detailed action plan to build resilient supply chains for critical minerals, initially targeting a select group with coordinated price mechanisms, as both nations seek to reduce reliance on dominant suppliers.
Liberty Star Minerals significantly expands its land holdings in Arizona's prolific Tombstone Mining District, securing 13 new permits to advance its gold and critical minerals exploration strategy around the Hay Mountain project.
Resolution Minerals accelerates its U.S. strategy with the acquisition of the Johnson Creek processing facility, aiming to tap into stockpiles and meet rising demand for tungsten and antimony.
The Trump administration's new $12 billion strategic mineral reserve is designed to bolster U.S. supply chains and reduce reliance on China. However, analysts caution the stockpiling initiative could exacerbate market volatility and become a fresh driver of inflation.
As nations scramble for critical minerals, a powerful shift is underway: Indigenous and local communities are moving beyond consultation to demand equity, governance, and a permanent seat at the table, turning resource nationalism into a community-led movement.
Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (IVPAF) reported robust fourth-quarter earnings, driven by strong copper and zinc production. Executives detailed plans to navigate operational challenges, expand U.S. partnerships, and leverage Africa's role in the global critical minerals supply chain.
M2i Global, Volato Group, and traceability specialist SMX have launched a strategic pilot program aimed at setting a new standard for verifiable and secure trade in critical minerals, starting with shipments from Australia to the U.S.
The White House announces a major public-private initiative to stockpile rare earths and critical minerals, aiming to insulate U.S. defense and tech sectors from foreign supply shocks and geopolitical leverage.
American private investment firm Cove Capital and Saudi industrial conglomerate AHQ have entered a strategic pact to jointly identify and develop critical minerals projects worldwide, aiming to bolster supply chains and industrial cooperation between the two nations.
