The proposed plant would process up to 2,000 tonnes a day compared with about 1,000 tonnes in the initial assessment.
Rio and its mining partners will fund a vast conservation corridor in Western Australia to shield vulnerable species.
Authorities confiscate hundreds of vehicles and thousands of tons of minerals as Congo steps up enforcement at mine sites.
The miner is building a north-south production network, with operations in Türkiye and Norway set to expand output.
The project area has a documented history of small-scale tungsten production, with historical scheelite shipments recorded in 1942 and 1955.
The projected surplus of refined metal leaves little room for further supply disruptions.
Gold's worst October since 2008 and a turn in copper sentiment drop world's 50 most valuable mining stocks near one-year lows after losing 26% since the February peak.
The company said the lease follows several years of environmental, social and regulatory work.
Gold operations in Nova Scotia, Canada, are set to resume this week, but a new environmental assessment clouds the miner's expansion plans.
The bank cut its estimates for the battery ingredient through the end of 2028, expecting the market to reach a surplus.
The investment provides funding for drilling and studies needed to better define the deposit and assess how to recover its metals.
The Oct. 28 incident is another setback for an operation set to miss its annual production target.
The Fenn-Gib gold project is the fourth chosen under the province's One Project, One Process framework.
The Swiss miner and commodities trader is seeking investor support for changes that could accelerate Gary Nagle’s share payouts following a takeover.
Sunrise Energy Metals targets 2028 output at its Australian project, backed by conditional US financing and a 32-year operating plan.
Quebec grants environmental approval for Windfall, advancing a high-grade project toward a 2027 investment decision.
Gold's worst October since 2008 and a turn in copper sentiment drop world's 50 most valuable mining stocks near one-year lows after losing 26% since the February peak.
Mounting pressures for electrification, energy demand and food security can change the market dynamics of the past 20 years.
Former Anglo American chief says slow technological progress and lengthy approvals threaten future mineral supplies and growth.
The near-term market is better supplied than the longer-term outlook might suggest.
New York-based company says its AI-powered platform is developing advanced alloys in months rather than years.
Lynas is using dysprosium and terbium supplies to help secure longer-term relationships with magnet makers.
Bullion is headed for its worst October since 2008, dragging down gold and silver producers as much as 8% on Friday.
A 28-generator system aims to keep operations running safely as the Tanzanian project targets first production in 2027.
Chile’s state miner faces mounting scrutiny over disputed output records as fresh evidence raises concerns about internal controls.
Spanish miner raises $190 million to develop a major European deposit as Western nations seek alternatives to Chinese supply.
The deployment of on-site equipment expands upon the successful lab work that yielded two patent-pending applications, the company said.
A survey of 400 mining executives reveals how declining ore grades, rising costs and tighter financing threaten future supplies.
Howells Lake is Canada’s largest undeveloped antimony deposit.
All employees were evacuated safely, and there were no reported injuries in the incident, the company said.
El Niño could disrupt copper and nickel production through early 2027, BMI reports.
Two new operations add 25,000 tonnes of annual capacity as the mining giant pursues ambitious growth targets in battery metals.
The miner slashed its 2026 gold forecast by 18% and raised spending due to delays at its Skouries copper-gold operation in Greece.
The shaft is meant to replace truck haulage with hoisting ore and waste to surface, allowing Alamos to mine more tonnes at lower costs.
Rio's copper concentrate exports to China fell 70% in two weeks due to border crossing restrictions.
The safety disclosure came as Kinross reported a 59% year-on-year decline in attributable free cash flow for the third quarter.
Export curbs have left the miner holding the battery metal in solution, deferring processing costs while protecting future sales.
Chinese premiums and African risks highlight a disconnect between copper inventories and physical market conditions.
The Canadian miner reported stronger earnings and production as a labour dispute and Chinese scrutiny cloud its merger outlook.
Company eyes expanding beyond its first plant in Northlake, Texas, which is in detailed engineering.
The company said results address two connected challenges for smelters: treating hazardous industrial residues and recovering valuable metals that would otherwise remain in sludge settling ponds or be lost to disposal.
Network is designed to connect companies and stakeholders across the minerals and metals value chain.
The bank’s upward revisions extend beyond copper.
The next steps include upgrading inferred material, establishing the economics and securing restart permits.
South Atlantic Potash plans to tap deposits beneath the Sergipe coast, a region historically used for oil extraction.
The proposed financing would support upgrades at eight plants in Illinois, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
XXIX Metal says it will drill about 20,000 metres at Opemiska with the goal of converting its resources for the pre-feasibility study.
Centaurus Metals has secured buyers for Jaguar's first five years of output as strategic funding advances the project toward approval.
This initiative is the first official program under their broader partnership.
Lower gold prices boost Indian premiums to $15/oz and increase Chinese trading as North American investors pull out.
The company is currently pursuing exploration rights in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone and the Cook Islands.
Chile’s state copper miner faces mounting scrutiny over seismic hazards, contractor safety and delays to a major expansion.
Miner plans to expand executive pay as competition for top leaders intensifies across global markets.
The company said it is cleared to advance the establishment of the first fully integrated US domestic antimony supply chain in decades.
The Shootaring Canyon Mill in Garfield County is one of only three licensed, permitted, and constructed conventional uranium mills in the US.
The award will fund a program to evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of producing tungsten concentrate at its project in the historical Stibnite mining district in Idaho.
The discovery gives FireFly another target to test alongside its proposed Ming restart and expansion.
The company cut its annual production target by 25% due to labor shortages and slowdowns at its Madsen gold mine.
Open-pit operations resumed in early October following the completion of remediation work on the site.
CEO Sandeep Singh is stepping down and chairman Mark E. Smith takes over as the company advances its Casino project.
Australia offers overseas resource companies two routes to its stock market, but size, regulation and liquidity shape success.
New drilling at Nelligan in Quebec boosts gold mineralization, enhancing growth for the Toronto-based producer.
The Donald project in Victoria seeks A$70M from Export Finance Australia and A$110M from the National Fund.
Senior gold miners are trading 25% below their five-year average, despite strong cash flow, says Haywood Securities.
Workers forced a production halt at Ministro Hales in Chile for six hours over unpaid bonuses.
The Canadian developer is targeting construction by late 2027 as buyer interest fuels plans for a larger potash mine in Gabon.
Santo Domingo and Mantoverde expansions anchor a major Atacama investment plan, with thousands of construction jobs expected.
News comes just days after the US Department of Energy formally designated helium as a critical material,
The Conservatives’ landslide election victory in British Columbia has raised mining industry hopes for faster permits and stronger exploration incentives.
Canada Nickel would provide Swiss Steel with access to about one million tonnes of semi-finished steel products per year starting in 2030.
Colombia's OP Gold Capital outbid Freeport-McMoRan for a 60-sq.-km exploration block in Cesar.
The companies have partnered to further explore the Anillo copper project as the rush for the critical mineral accelerates.
The impact on overall production remains dependent on the duration of the strike, Teck said.
Foreign miners face tighter scrutiny as Brasília pursues domestic processing and resists Washington's trade pressure.
Researchers have dated a vast hydraulic mining complex in Catalonia, revealing how ancient Romans extracted precious metals.
Equity-based calculations put Beijing's share of approved mining investment at 9.2%, with new lithium projects poised to lift it.
Global demand for helium is growing faster than production, increasing supply risks for American manufacturers, DOE said.
Construction on the Etango uranium project in Namibia approved, with funding secured without project debt and first production targeted for 2028.
The project remains at the preliminary assessment stage, with no mineral reserves.
The critical minerals debate has become obsessed with pure geology, but mineral security is not determined by geology alone, writes Nicholas Vafeas.
The project in British Columbia would produce an annual average of 275,000–325,000 oz. gold and 65,000–85,000 tonnes copper from 2035 through 2040.
Rising fuel bills are squeezing copper and iron ore producers, while strong bullion prices help miners protect profit margins.
A revised PEA shows the Newfoundland gold project’s resources increased by 38%.
Central banks accelerate bullion purchases as China expands reserves, reinforcing gold's role in global monetary strategy.
Local authorities have authorized dredging at Playa Verde, which moves the tailings recovery venture closer to an investment decision.
The miner plans a $13-million exploration push in West Africa, funded by cash flow from its Bougouni operation.
Willem Middelkoop is targeting new discoveries and mines nearing production to capture gains from a commodities rally he says could last for decades.
Private entity has agreed to acquire Victoria Gold, advancing plans to potentially rehabilitate and restart its Eagle gold mine.
Partnership will bring supplier evidence assessments alongside financial crime checks, the companies said.
Sweeping bipartisan legislation targeting environmental reviews, litigation deadlines and water permits could reshape how mining projects are developed in the US.
Ottawa's investment will build roads to Ontario's Ring of Fire, linking First Nations to critical mineral deposits.
Michael Gentile sees major mining companies increasing their interest in buying juniors, as they look for more growth.
A proposed milling upgrade could boost copper and molybdenum output at the Peruvian operation.
Drilling results come as Liberty advances Black Pine towards a potential 2028 construction decision.
Washington is backing high-purity mineral processing, fusion technology and advanced power chips to strengthen domestic supply chains.
The consultancy warns mining investment is lagging as grid expansion, trade disruptions and resource nationalism strain supply.
“Broad intersections strengthen the case for including below-pit material in a revised pit and reserve estimate,” National Bank analyst said.
BMI forecasts lithium demand will more than triple by 2050, requiring a massive mining expansion to meet EV growth.
Constitution Pipeline project will transport natural gas to markets across the Northeast that currently experience limited access to the fuel.
Liechtenstein-based Incrementum gold fund manager Ronald-Peter Stöferle sees bargains in mining shares after gold’s pullback.
Canadian miner awaits court approval of an Indigenous agreement as a temporary licence suspension stalls construction in Pará.
The historic November auction advances Trump's critical minerals agenda despite opposition from environmental and local groups.
Initiative aims to reduce uncertainty for companies seeking critical minerals as Europe boosts domestic supplies.
The latest drilling could help Endurance expand Reliance's initial gold resource as it advances a PEA for the project.
The move clears the way for one of the largest new copper mines in the US to start producing in the second half of 2029.
Australian mining giant terminates a senior leader's contract following findings of misconduct amid wider industry scrutiny.
A new metals plant, untapped mining waste and US cooperation offer growth potential, but costly processing remains a hurdle.
Zambian copper operation targets 27 million tonnes of ore throughput in 2026 as new processing facilities lift output.
The company said the partnership converges two research fields that are foundational to national security: rare earth magnets and quantum mechanics.
Aura Energy's bankable feasibility study outlined a $500-million valuation for its Tiris project.
At an event in London, Hodgson told attendees, “critical minerals are no longer simply industrial commodities,” the Financial Post reported.
The company is seeking to unlock financing for its South Crofty tin mine’s restart in the UK.
The facility will produce over 4,400 tons of annual rare earths oxides by 2028 and will create at least 90 new jobs in the region.
Two financing proposals could accelerate South African lithium production and fund district-wide exploration and processing.
Land agreements advance Coroccohuayco toward a 2029 startup as the miner seeks to extend Antapaccay's operating life in Peru.
BNEF predicts enough refined metal until 2027, but lengthy mine development may cause a shortage by 2050.
Extreme weather has hit Chilean copper output while weaker diamond prices complicate the miner's divestment plans for De Beers.
Westwin operates a demonstration plant in Oklahoma, and has selected Natchez, Mississippi, for its upcoming commercial-scale class 1 nickel refinery, the first in the US.
Aclara attributes the higher NPV partly to a 55% increase in material processed to 30.8 million tonnes.
The aim is to expand survey capacity, Geological Survey of Brazil said.
The exploration permit now runs to Oct. 18, 2030.
Pakistan’s minerals forum returns to Islamabad in November, with Reko Diq delayed, trade routes disrupted and diplomacy reshaped.
The gold industry’s opportunity is reaching buyers beyond its existing bullion and exchange-traded fund customers.
The new unit will supply equipment and autonomous technology to the industry, starting in 2027.
Displaced civilians turn to informal prospecting as mercury and cyanide threaten farmland, drinking water and public health.
Silver production in the three months ended Sept. 30 hit a record 800,458 oz., a 4.6% increase from the same quarter in 2025.
Faster permits and public funding are intended to turn Andalucia’s mineral wealth into a broader industrial base.
Advanced offtake talks could help finance the $1.4-billion Santa Cruz copper project in Arizona as AI and power grid demand accelerates.
Ontario project ranks fifth in North America by resource tonnage, with its first gallium estimate adding potential value.
Three potential paths to 2050 reveal how political divisions, technological advances, and regulation could impact the industry.
The company has secured approval to complete construction and operate its Disley potash facility.
The news comes a day after US President Donald Trump announced “massive oil, gas and mineral exploration” was set to begin on the Danish Arctic island.
New Investment Canada Act rules will require certain types of minority investments into a mandatory pre-closing filing regime.
New owners pledge major investment in the Thompson nickel complex as Vale retains a minority stake and long-term supply deal.
Federal-backed financing aims to help US manufacturers secure essential metals and materials amid supply risks.
Rising fuel and shipping expenses squeeze producers as weak Chinese demand and new supply push prices to two-year lows.
The site, formerly known as Puffy Lake, operated from 1987 to 1989.
Wanblad says "deep expressions of interest" from tech companies have yet to turn into a stake, while Beijing holds the key to the $54 billion Teck merger.
"Two things are happening at the same time. That was too much for the market to chew in one go and some profit-taking is emerging."
Public and private funding can boost mineral production, but progress relies on rebuilding the workforce and supply chain.
Lithium faces the biggest physical shortfall, while China’s refining dominance leaves other mineral chains exposed.
Chilean miner's weaker-than-expected output forecast and rising fuel costs raise concerns over earnings and expansion plans.
The luxury group and US retailer are evaluating roles in the bid for De Beers, as Anglo seeks to sell the diamond miner for about $1 billion.
Company said it has invested more than C$355M in its Canadian operations since 2020 and in May 2026, announced a C$306M joint investment with the federal and Ontario governments.
The committee is aimed at increasing First Nations participation with regards to CCC’s Ring of Fire assets in Ontario.
Canadian explorer has outlined a higher projected return, annual revenue and after-tax net present value.
Underground mining could bring richer material into production ahead of a much larger open-pit development, though Hycroft hasn’t established its economics.
Canadian mines boost quarterly production as the expanded North American miner targets a stronger finish to 2026.
Macquarie’s collapse scenario needs Washington to rule tariffs out, which it rates least likely. More likely is limbo past January 1, with 1.5 million tonnes of US copper staying exactly where it is.
Froydis Cameron-Johansson will take the helm in November, promising to drive the next era of responsible mining.
Miners need to decide if stronger earnings and balance sheets will survive bullion-price volatility and production costs.
Refined metal output is set to rebound next year as new smelting capacity comes online, outpacing consumption growth.
USGS researchers found unstable sulfide minerals can ignite during processing, raising new safety concerns for ocean mining.
An eleventh-hour labour agreement reached at the Chilean operation eases immediate supply concerns as mining disruptions mount nationwide.
The Australian government and US buyers have secured supply from the Nolans project targeting first output in 2029.
The program will identify, evaluate, commercialize and scale breakthrough technologies that strengthen the US critical materials and rare earth element automotive supply chain.
Electra last year launched an early works program, signaling a restart of North America’s first and only cobalt sulfate refinery.
The deal would strengthen SSR’s position among the largest US gold producers while building a long-term production hub in Nevada.
How iron ore went from a relic of the industrial age to the force that reshaped the global economy, in 49 moments and one price line.
Andrew Frame will oversee investments of up to $10 billion to strengthen supply chains, expand manufacturing and advance strategic technologies.
Located near Sudan’s disputed border with Egypt, Jabal al-Uqaydat is a mountainous, traditional gold-mining region.
Trade tensions and supply disruptions threaten mine production despite advances in blasting technology.
Diamba Sud is among the key development assets that Fortuna is counting on to lift annual output.
The copper-gold mine is among the 46 selected for faster permitting and funding to strengthen the EU domestic supply chain.
AI is not only creating new buyers in the copper market and boosting demand.
Mining consultants warn that investment pledges, permitting reforms and ambitious targets may not translate into output.
Extreme weather, labour disputes and operational setbacks are testing Chile's copper industry as analysts question price gains.
The plant will run on domestic iron ore, primarily from Minnesota's Iron Range, and Texas natural gas.
The deal covers lithium products from both Black Giant in Chile project Lonestar in Texas.
Research exposes a leadership gap in mining despite faster promotions for women and potential financial gains.
Brazilian officials see the proposed separation facility as a regional processing hub, with BNDES considering financing.
Transparency rules are reshaping mining deals, exposing illicit flows and giving governments more leverage over resource wealth.
George Ogilvie will become president and CEO Sept. 1.
Move reverses a leadership plan set when the companies agreed to merge in May.
The Odienné gold project covers 2,346 sq. km across seven exploration permits.
Closing the supply gap this way is like drawing down savings instead of raising income, writes Randy Allen.
