Is Indonesia Really Sitting on a Rare Earth Minerals Goldmine?

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia has long been mentioned as having great potential for rare earth metals. The material useful for the production of electric vehicle batteries is scattered from Sumatra to Papua. Is that true? Chairman of the House of...

Gold demand hits fresh high

Gold demand hits record high in September quarter despite soaring prices Investment interest delivers biggest boost, with gold investing now becoming 'mainstream, says WGC Metals Focus still optimistic on silver into 2026 after dip Record gold...

Mining fiscal reform in the Philippines: A tax overhaul

Republic Act No.12253, or the Enhanced Fiscal Regime for Large-Scale Metallic Mining Act, updated the fiscal framework governing the Philippine mining law. Signed into law on 5 September 2025, RA No.12253 amends the National Internal Revenue Code...

Copper just set a record. The market’s already having second thoughts

On Thursday, the London Metal Exchange price for a three-month copper contract was down 2.6%, or $287, to $10,897 a metric ton. The decline snapped a six-day winning streak, which culminated Wednesday, when prices hit a record high of $11,188.50....

NCC shares edge higher after bagging ₹710 crore new orders; total deal wins cross ₹7,500 crore in October

Shares of NCC Ltd traded nearly 2% higher on Monday, rising to ₹215.93 in early trade, after the company announced fresh order wins worth ₹710 crore for the month of October 2025. This comes just days after the construction and infrastructure...

Coal power workers brace for hit as AGL cuts 300 jobs

AGL Energy has advised that about 300 jobs will be cut across its operations, prompting unions to accuse the giant electricity and gas supplier of fast-tracking cuts to escape obligations to transition workers at coal power plants heading for...

Gold industry contributed GH¢88bn to Ghana’s GDP in 2024 – Vice President

The government has disclosed that Ghana’s gold industry contributed GH¢88.1 billion to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024, with gold exports reaching US$11.2 billion as of August 2025. Vice President Professor Naana Jane...

France moves to classify crypto as ‘unproductive wealth’ under new tax plan

Lawmakers in France narrowly approved an amendment that could subject large cryptocurrency holdings to a new wealth tax, classifying them as “unproductive assets.” The amendments brought forward by centrist lawmaker Jean-Paul Matteï on October 22...

Upcoming Meeting Dates - November 3, 2025

(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - November 3, 2025) - The following is a list of Upcoming Meeting Dates for Reporting Issuers in Canada. The data is supplied by Issuing Companies through the service of CDS Clearing and...

20 Insanely Scenic Campsites for a Next-Level Getaway in the U.S.

Camping these days is so much more than simply pitching a tent and roughing it. Of course, we're all for spending some good, old-fashioned time in the Great Outdoors at a rugged campsite, but we also think there's a way to have it all: a grounding...

Bestinvest’s Jason Hollands: Why I cap my portfolio at 20 funds

Keeping to a manageable number of funds helps investors stay focused and avoid getting caught up in bubbles. When building a portfolio as a DIY investor, it’s important to keep things manageable. Private investors often like buying stocks and...

Lewis Hamilton meeting confirmed over F1 movie sequel

F1 movie producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed that he has met with Lewis Hamilton and discussions have begun regarding a sequel to the blockbuster. Yep! It’s barely been six months since the onslaught of marketing promoting the blockbuster,...

Miners offload 210,000 BTC during October downturn

Miners sent a total of 210,000 BTC to exchanges in October, while the past week saw 122,000 coins flow into Binance. The deposits signal a preparation for eventual profit-taking, putting additional pressure on the price of BTC. Miners added to the...

Iron Range serves as small-town set for psychological thriller film

CHISHOLM, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Iron Range, long known for its mining industry, is making headlines for an unexpected new venture: film production. A growing film scene across Minnesota is being fueled by the state’s unique economic...

Mining People: 1911 Gold, Eletra Battery Materials, Super Copper, Abitibi Metals, Foremost Clean Energy, Q2 Metals

Management changes announced this week: 1911 Gold appointed Éric Vinet as chief operating officer (COO), effective December 1, 2025. The company also made key site-level appointments: Sam Bates (Mine Superintendent), David Towle (Mill Manager),...

Gold Fields Wins the Award for Excellence in Sustainable Development at the AEMQ Recognition Gala

Gold Fields was awarded the Excellence in Sustainable Development Award at the Quebec Mineral Exploration Association (AEMQ) Recognition Gala. This distinction highlights the company's commitment to integrating the highest environmental and social...

Copper Quest signs definitive agreement to acquire Kitimat copper-gold project  

Copper Quest Exploration has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the Kitimat copper-gold project in British Columbia, Canada. The project is situated roughly 10km north-west of Kitimat and spans around 2,954 hectares (ha)...

Copper Lake Provides An Update On Gold Potential On Its Marshall Lake Copper-Zinc-Silver Massive Sulphide Property, Northwestern Ontario

(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 29, 2025) - Copper Lake Resources Ltd. (TSXV: CPL) (FSE: W0I) ("Copper Lake" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that further to its news release on October 9, 2025, the...

Banks help ASX avoid fifth day of losses

ASX bounces off lows of -0.59pc to gain 0.15pc Info tech, banking stocks lead gains US-China trade truce undercuts critical mineral stocks Westpac fuels banking wins The ASX 200 was set to notch a fifth day of losses before staging a last-minute...

Silver Mining Stocks May Be Safer Than ETFs Right Now

Key Points Silver is in its fifth consecutive year of production deficit vs. demand. Geopolitical policies and increased industrial and commercial use of silver is making supply increasingly scarce. Stocks involved with silver mining would...