Cobalt prices remained elevated through Q2 2025, holding strong after a sharp early-year rally triggered by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) export ban on cobalt hydroxide. Announced in February, the restriction quickly pushed standard-grade cobalt metal up 45 percent month-over-month to US$15.75 per pound, while cobalt sulfate prices spiked…
Supported by growing permanent magnet demand in 2024, the rare earths market started 2025 on an uptrend. Concerns about supply chain stability quickly added to market sentiment as China and US trade tensions targeted the rare earth sector early in the year. Through Q1 mounting geopolitical uncertainty related to Ukraine…
Allied Critical Metals Inc. (CSE: ACM,OTC:ACMIF) (OTCQB: ACMIF) (FSE: 0VJ0) (‘Allied’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that further to its press releases of July 28, 2024 and August 14, 2025, the Company has closed the second and final tranche (the ‘Final Tranche’) of its non-brokered private placement offering…
Metals Australia (MLS:AU) has announced Graphite Resource Expansion Sets Project up as World-Class Download the PDF here. This post appeared first on investingnews.com
Iron ore prices have displayed volatility in the past half decade as the world has dealt with the economic uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 lockdowns, the Russia-Ukraine war, ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and rising trade tensions. Prices for the base metal reached a record high of over US$220 per metric…
Focused on unlocking West Africa’s untapped mineral potential, Kobo Resources (TSXV:KRI) is advancing its flagship Kossou Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire. Strategically located next to Perseus Mining’s (TSX:PRU) producing Yaouré Gold Mine, Kossou benefits from access to infrastructure, skilled local labor, and strong logistical advantages. Kobo’s value proposition rests on…
Wide Open Agriculture (WOA:AU) has announced Pre-Feasibility Study Launched for 10,000pta WA Facility Download the PDF here. This post appeared first on investingnews.com
Oversupply and trade concerns were the most impactful factors in the graphite market through the first half of 2025. China’s control of much of the market also came into focus as the US launched an investigation into the security of numerous supply chains including anodes which are key end use…
In this video, Mary Ellen spotlights the areas driving market momentum following Taiwan Semiconductor’s record-breaking earnings report. She analyzes continued strength in semiconductors, utilities, industrials, and AI-driven sectors, plus highlights new leadership in robotics and innovation-focused ETFs like ARK. From there, Mary Ellen breaks down weakness in health care and…
The S&P 500 ($SPX) just logged its fifth straight trading box breakout, which means that, of the five trading ranges the index has experienced since the April lows, all have been resolved to the upside. How much longer can this last? That’s been the biggest question since the massive April 9…