On April 15, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could reshape the U.S. mining sector. The order launches a federal investigation into the country's heavy reliance on foreign sources for processed critical minerals-materials essential for everything from jet engines and missile systems to smartphones and electric vehicles [...]
On March 20, the U.S. government announced a series of executive actions aimed at significantly increasing domestic mineral production. The initiative, known as "Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production," is a direct response to the nation's growing need for critical minerals, which are essential for emerging industries such as [...]
Gold has been off to a strong start this year, surging about 40% since Jan, and according to Goldman Sachs, this momentum is likely to continue through the year. Having broken through the $2,900 barrier for the first time earlier last month, the price of the precious metal is predicted to top at least $3,100 per ounce by the end of 2025, driven by [...]
Gold mining stocks are having a moment. In the early months of 2025, shares of gold miners have surged, outpacing even the price of gold itself. The VanEck Gold Miners ETF, a bellwether for the sector, is up 20% year-to-date, compared to gold's 12% rise and the S&P 500's modest 1.7% gain. This marks a significant shift from recent years, when [...]
Antimony, a critical but often overlooked metal, has surged to a record $51,000 per ton, driven by tightening Chinese export controls and escalating global demand. Essential for military ammunition, missile systems, flame retardants, and advanced electronics, antimony plays a pivotal role in both national defense and modern industry. Yet, the [...]
Antimony, a critical mineral essential for semiconductors, military applications, and energy storage, is rapidly becoming a focal point in global trade tensions. Following China's recent export ban on gallium, germanium, and antimony, the market dynamics of this vital resource are shifting dramatically-raising significant national security concerns [...]
XIX Metal is pleased to announced that effective today the Company's common shares will officially begin trading on the TSX Venture Exchange as "XXIX Metal Corp." and its stock ticker symbol will change from "QCCU" to "XXIX". "With the acquisition and rebranding now complete, we are excited to move forward as XXIX, and continue to develop both [...]
The U.S.-China trade conflict has reached a new level of intensity, with Beijing banning exports of critical minerals like gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States. These materials, essential for advanced technologies and military applications, are now being leveraged as geopolitical tools in an escalating economic confrontation [...]
As concerns grow over global economic stability, including inflation, geopolitical tensions, and market volatility, many investors are turning to precious metals like gold and silver as a safe haven. Historically, these metals have been seen as reliable stores of value during uncertain times. As the price of gold continues to rise, driven by both [...]
With JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon warning Washington that China and Russia are seeking to dismantle the Western world, and "World War III has already begun", access to critical metals that serve as the fuel of America's military has become the most urgent issue of our time. Critical metals will determine superpower status and global domination. China [...]
Antimony, an essential mineral for military and high-tech applications, is at the center of an escalating supply crisis. In August 2024, China, which controls nearly 80% of global antimony production, imposed strict export restrictions, citing national security concerns. This decision left Western nations scrambling to secure alternative sources [...]
Critical minerals like antimony and tin are essential for defense technology, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing, but their supply chains are increasingly strained. With major producers like China limiting exports, countries are pushing to secure domestic sources of these vital materials. Government initiatives, including the U.S. Defense [...]
