Regulation Watch

Asia Pacific • Aug 28, 2025

China Caps Coal Output to Halt Price Slide

BEIJING, Aug 28 – China, the world’s largest coal consumer and producer, has moved to cap coal production after a supply surge in the first half…

Exploration & Discovery • Aug 26, 2025

Mount Rushmore’s Black Hills: Sacred ground, a

Gold mining in the Black Hills reignites debate over treaties, cyanide leaching, and Trump’s “fifth face” at Mount Rushmore.

Copper • Aug 20, 2025

Trump Meets Rio Tinto and BHP Chiefs as

Trump meets Rio Tinto & BHP chiefs as U.S. court halts Resolution Copper. What it means for mining, investors, and U.S. mineral security.

Gold • Aug 9, 2025

Gold Bar Tariffs Shake Global Markets as U.S

Key Takeaways U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirmed that 1 kg and 100 oz gold bars are subject to a 39% tariff. The decision caught the…

Copper • Aug 9, 2025

Resolution Copper Mine: $270B Project Stalled

Beneath Arizona’s desert lies the Resolution Copper Mine, a $270B deposit that could supply 25% of U.S. demand — if it can overcome decades of hurdles.

Battery Metals • Aug 6, 2025

Glencore Cobalt Export Ban Threatens 2025 Sales

Glencore warns it may be unable to sell much of its 2025 cobalt output due to DRC’s extended export ban.

Africa • Aug 5, 2025

Guinea Bauxite Concession Revoked: UAE Miner

Guinea revokes UAE bauxite license, deepening state grip over strategic mineral resources.

Rare Earths • Jul 19, 2025

China Intensifies Rare Earth Export

China escalates its crackdown on rare earth exports with new enforcement targeting smuggling and false transshipments.

Battery Metals • Jul 17, 2025

Zangge Lithium Production Halt Shakes Global

Zangge lithium production halt in China jolts global supply chains and sparks regulatory fears.

Copper • Jul 8, 2025

Simpcw First Nation to Lead Review of Taseko’s

KEY TAKEAWAYS Taseko Mines has formally initiated the Environmental Assessment for its Yellowhead Copper Project in British Columbia. The project enters a dual review process involving…