China will end a two-decade-old platinum tax rebate for its state-owned importer, potentially opening the market for new entrants, according to a report from Bloomberg. The Ministry of Finance announced that effective November 1, it will begin collecting a 13 percent value-added tax (VAT) on sales of domestically produced and imported platinum, including imports of

Copper prices have seen considerable gains in 2025, reaching a record high on the COMEX of US$5.68 per pound on July 8. Rising prices and supportive policy have elevated many copper stocks. Copper tariffs were the story surrounding the market to start the third quarter, not only pushing the price for the base metal to

Astron (ASX:ATR) said on Monday (October 20) that the Australian Government has granted Major Project Status to the Donald rare earth and mineral sands project, its joint venture with Energy Fuels (NYSE:UUUU,TSX:EFR). Donald is located approximately 300 kilometres northwest of Melbourne in Minyip, Victoria, Australia and is regarded as “one of the world’s most significant

IAMGOLD (TSX:IMG,NYSE:IAG) is tightening its grip on one of Quebec’s most promising gold districts with back-to-back acquisitions aimed at consolidating control over a vast stretch of the Chibougamau region. In the span of two days, the mid-tier gold producer announced definitive agreements to acquire Northern Superior Resources Inc. (TSXV:SUP,OTCQB:NSUPF) and Mines d’Or Orbec (TSXV:BLUE), with

United States Antimony (NYSE:UAMY) said on Sunday (October 19) that it is proposing to acquire Australian company Larvotto Resources (ASX:LRV). In a takeover offer, USAC said that it would pay AU$1.40 per Larvotto share, a 12.9 percent premium to the stock’s last close. Larvotto shareholders are set to receive six USAC shares for every 100

Copper prices edged closer to record highs this week, driven by renewed optimism over an impending trade accord between the US and China and concerns about tightening global supply as major producers face output disruptions. On the London Metal Exchange (LME), copper traded around US$11,029 a ton on Tuesday (October 28) roughly US$80 below the

Newmont (NYSE:NEM,ASX:NEM) announced that its Ahafo North project in Afrisipakrom, Ghana, has officially entered commercial production, following the site’s first gold pour last month. Located about 50 kilometers from Newmont’s existing Ahafo South operation, the Ahafo North mine is expected to produce approximately 50,000 ounces of gold by the end of 2025 before ramping up

Silver’s performance in 2025 is drawing attention to silver-mining companies as investors look to gain exposure to the metal’s success. During Q3 2025, the silver price closed in on all-time highs, reaching a quarterly high of US$46.92 per ounce on September 29. Since that time, silver has soared even higher, breaking the US$50 mark and

The cleantech sector experienced a dynamic third quarter, with predictions of volatility coming to fruition. While investment in renewable energy projects hit global records, notable pullbacks in US spending and regulatory challenges under the Trump administration have clouded the near-term outlook. Electric vehicle (EV) sales showed mixed trends, with a rush observed ahead of the

Copper prices were volatile during Q3, swinging to record highs of US$5.81 per pound on the COMEX. The movement was fueled by traders importing copper products into the US following President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement on July 8. However, prices fell in early August as the White House clarified its plans. Since then, copper has