Real-Time Critical Minerals Intelligence
Live prices, policy countdowns, export-restriction tracking, and supply-chain risk for the minerals powering energy, defense, and AI infrastructure.
Commodity Prices
Spot prices for 30 critical and precious minerals. Cached 30 minutes server-side to respect upstream rate limits.
Company Watchlist
Public miners, processors, and explorers grouped by exposure. Quotes via Alpha Vantage, cached 24 h.
Policy Countdown
Time remaining until key regulatory deadlines reshape demand and procurement.
DFARS 252.225-7052
U.S. domestic rare-earth requirement takes effect
NDAA Rare-Earth Provisions
National Defense Authorization Act enforcement window
EU Critical Raw Materials Act
Domestic production / refining targets due
Export Restriction Tracker
Current trade controls on critical mineral flows. Severity reflects estimated impact on global supply.
| Jurisdiction | Measure | Status | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Gallium & Germanium export restrictions | Active | Severe |
| China | Graphite export controls | Active | High |
| China | Rare-earth processing controls | Active | High |
| USA | Antimony import restrictions | Active | Moderate |
| Indonesia | Nickel ore export ban | Active | Moderate |
Supply Chain Risk Indicators
Single-country or single-region concentration across each link in the critical-minerals chain.
Rare Earth Processing
Heavy & light REEs processed almost entirely inside China.
Lithium Refining
Refining capacity concentration despite distributed mining.
Cobalt Supply
Single-country mining exposure with ESG complications.
Gallium / Germanium
Export licensing active; thin substitution options.
Graphite Anode
Synthetic & spherical anode processing largely China-only.
Nickel Processing
Indonesia's HPAL build-out shifts global pricing.
News Feed
Latest headlines from Mining.com, Reuters, and S&P Global commodity desks.
- Mining Technology1h ago
Helix buys 50% stake in Weerianna Gold-Lithium Project
Helix Resources has acquired a 50% interest in the Weerianna Gold–Lithium Project in Western Australia’s West Pilbara region, from Western Metals. The post Helix buys 50% stake in Weerianna Gold-Lithium Project appeared first on Mining Tech
- Mining Technology1h ago
Perpetua Resources receives $2.9bn loan from EXIM
Perpetua Resources has received a $2.9bn senior secured long-term loan from the Export-Import Bank of the US (EXIM) to develop the Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho. The post Perpetua Resources receives $2.9bn loan from EXIM appeared first on
- Mining.com3h ago
BHP urged to assess rare earths at Olympic Dam
South Australia wants BHP to examine whether Olympic Dam’s rare earths can become a new source of critical minerals supply.
- Mining Technology4h ago
Arafura announces FID on Nolans project in Australia
Arafura Rare Earths has announced its Board’s final investment decision to develop the Nolans Rare Earths Project in the Northern Territory, aimed at establishing Australia’s first fully integrated ore-to-oxide operation. The post Arafura a
- Mining Technology6h ago
Great Southern initiates AMT survey at La Colorada prospect
Great Southern Copper has initiated an audio-frequency magneto-telluric (AMT) geophysics survey at the La Colorada lithocap prospect in Chile’s Especularita Project. The post Great Southern initiates AMT survey at La Colorada prospect appea
- Mining Technology7h ago
Tungsten West secures $25m loan for Hemerdon mine restart
Tungsten West has secured a binding $25m bridging loan to facilitate the phased restart of the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon, UK. The post Tungsten West secures $25m loan for Hemerdon mine restart appeared first on Mining Technolo
- Mining.com14h ago
Perpetua Resources gets $2.9B EXIM loan for Stibnite gold-antimony project in Idaho
Last year, the company began early works construction at the project, which was fast-tracked by the Trump administration.
- Mining.com17h ago
Supreme Court of Canada to hear BC appeal over Indigenous rights and mineral claims
A hearing date has not been set.
- Mining.com18h ago
CHART: Copper price surge mints 23 new unicorn mines
The ranks of copper mining’s answer to Silicon Valley's $1 billion startup unicorns swell to 75.
- Mining.com19h ago
Lawmakers introduce SILVER Act to increase precious metals storage sites in US
The bill aims to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to reduce systemic risk while increasing geographical diversity and competition.
- Mining.com22h ago
Critical Metals secures 15-year offtake from REalloys
The agreement builds on the initial letter of intent for a 10-year commitment that the parties signed in October.
- Mining Technology22h ago
Mining enters the age of geopolitical supply chains: refining and EoL (Part II)
Refining, recycling and supply chain control are emerging as the new strategic battlegrounds of the critical minerals economy. The post Mining enters the age of geopolitical supply chains: refining and EoL (Part II) appeared first on Mining
- Mining.com23h ago
Greenland Mines buys rare earth project from Neo Performance for $35M
Neo Performance will receive offtake rights on up to 60% of future ore or mineral concentrate production from the Sarfartoq project.
- Mining.com1d ago
USA Rare Earth wins up to $19.3M in DOE backing
Federal support strengthens USA Rare Earth’s push to build a Western rare earth supply chain outside China.
- Mining Technology1d ago
IonicRE and Nth Cycle partner to boost rare earth refining
Ionic Rare Earths (IonicRE) has signed a joint development and licensing agreement with Nth Cycle, to uplift the refining of rare earth elements (REE) in the US and globally. The post IonicRE and Nth Cycle partner to boost rare earth refini
- Mining Technology1d ago
Botswana Minerals’ AI study uncovers 36 copper anomalies
Botswana Minerals has reported that an AI-assisted exploration study discovered 36 copper anomalies within two of its eight northern Botswana licences, organised into six exploration corridors. The post Botswana Minerals’ AI study uncovers
- NS Energy1d ago
New South Wales opens Tender 8 for 2.5GW of renewable capacity
NSW has commenced its largest renewable energy tender to date, seeking proposals to deliver 2.5GW of new infrastructure under Tender 8. The post New South Wales opens Tender 8 for 2.5GW of renewable capacity appeared first on NS Energy .
- NS Energy1d ago
Core Lithium begins mining activities at Australia’s Grants pit
Core Lithium has commenced mining activities at the Grants open pit, part of the Finniss Lithium Operation in the Northern Territory, Australia. The post Core Lithium begins mining activities at Australia’s Grants pit appeared first on NS E