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Ionic Minerals Technology discovered a significant deposit of 16 critical minerals in Utah with concentrations of approximately 2,700 parts per million, bolstering U.S. efforts to secure a domestic supply chain.
Korea Zinc shares fell nearly 14% after the company announced a $1.9 billion share sale to a U.S. government-backed joint venture. The deal, part of a $7.4 billion Tennessee smelter project, faces a legal challenge from major shareholders who claim it unfairly dilutes their stake and entrenches management control.
MP Materials projects a return to profitability in Q4 2025, driven by a Price Protection Agreement with the U.S. Department of War. The deal highlights a broader shift in U.S. defense procurement strategy aimed at securing domestic supply chains for critical minerals.
Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd. has listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) to access European capital for its Chilean copper and gold projects. This move is indicative of a broader trend among junior resource companies to seek international listings for greater liquidity and investor visibility, particularly as demand for critical minerals intensifies.
The U.S. government is advancing measures to relax financial regulations for small public companies to encourage more Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). This initiative, centered on the 2012 JOBS Act, is creating a contentious debate, balancing the need for economic growth against the heightened risk of investor fraud.
Wall Street strategists are forecasting a bullish 2026 for equities, driven by widespread expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts. This optimism persists despite the central bank's own cautious projections, with investors pricing in a more accommodative monetary policy to fuel economic growth and corporate earnings.
Hecla Mining stock has surged over 240% year-to-date, driven by record-high silver prices above $60 per ounce and its upcoming inclusion in the S&P MidCap 400 index. The rally is supported by record Q3 earnings and rapid balance sheet deleveraging, positioning the company as a key player in the precious metals market.
A Chinese fighter jet locking its radar onto a Japanese aircraft has intensified geopolitical risks, directly threatening the global supply chain for rare earth elements and accelerating Western efforts to secure alternative sources.
Chinese rare-earth producers are bypassing export restrictions by altering product formulations and embedding magnets in components. This strategy, coupled with strategic acquisitions of Western mining assets, solidifies China's dominance in the critical minerals sector, prompting a strategic shift in Western industrial policy.