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Pentagon becomes largest shareholder in MP Materials to secure US rare earth supply
The US Department of Defense is investing US $400 million in convertible preferred stock in MP Materials, acquiring a roughly 15% diluted stake — placing the

Why mining companies must meet the next generation of retail investors online
The key is to inform, not sell, by Anthony Milewski A new wave of digital-native retail investors is reshaping how junior mining companies earn attention,

Trump’s proposed 50% copper tariff sends prices to record high
Following Trump’s surprise announcement calling for 50 % import tariff on copper under Section 232, copper prices climbed as much as 17% in New York on Tuesday — a

China’s overseas mining acquisitions hit 10-year high
In 2024, Chinese mining firms completed ten major overseas acquisitions, each valued at more than US $100 million, marking their busiest year since 2013, according to analysis

53 million tons of battery metals needed by 2040 to meet EV boom
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales are on track to hit 22 million units in 2025 — up 25% from 2024 — according to BloombergNEF’s latest

Trump orders Federal Agencies to fast-track critical mineral and energy funding
President Trump has signed a new Presidential Memorandum instructing over a dozen US federal agencies to streamline and accelerate the funding process for energy infrastructure