St Augustine PFS confirms ‘world-class’ potential of Kingking project with $4.2B value

The first five years of production would make Kingking "one of the top 25 worldwide gold producers," company says.

Silver price could spike further, with potential ‘squeeze’ scenario: Sprott

Silver remains "undervalued" relative to gold, the firm says.

B2Gold starts underground mining at Fekola in Mali

The approval follows a week of negotiations in Mali’s capital, Bamako, between B2Gold executives and key Malian officials.

EnergyX expands US Smackover acreage to cut lithium costs

EnergyX’s latest acquisition places it among heavyweights in the region.

Southern Copper eyes $10.2B Mexico investment pending talks

Southern Copper ramps up Mexico talks, with over $600 million in mining investments expected by end of 2025.

Rio Tinto logs smallest first-half profit in five years on lower iron ore prices

Rio Tinto reported its smallest first-half underlying profit since 2020 and lowest interim dividend in seven years on Wednesday, as falling iron ore prices and rising costs in Australia highlighted the challenges facing its incoming CEO.

American Tungsten gets site remediation plan approved for Ima mine in Idaho

Ima is a past-producing underground tungsten mine situated on 22 patented claims.

Global Uranium’s Maybell resource joins US ranks

The JORC resource outlines 3.2 million inferred tonnes grading 849 ppm uranium oxide for about 6 million lb.

Copper price collapses by 20% as US excludes refined metal from tariffs

The decision is the latest surprise from Trump to upend the copper market.

Maxus expands land holdings at Quarry antimony project in British Columbia

Maxus acquired 100% interest in three antimony exploration properties in BC: Quarry, Hurley and Altura, covering 3,700 hectares.

POSCO offers $62M cash for Lithium South assets in Argentina

Lithium South's main asset is the 100%-owned Hombre Muerto North project in Salta province.

Gold price down 1% on strong US economic data

Spot gold fell below $3,300 to a one-month low.

Northern Superior logs high-grade gold in Quebec

Highlights include 9.1 metres grading 11.99 grams gold per tonne at the Philibert property.

Winsome walks away from Renard diamond mine buy

The deal would have fast-tracked the development of its flagship Adina lithium project in Quebec.

Trump’s deep-sea mining push defies treaties, stirs alarm

Trump's deep-sea mining push aims to cut reliance on China but has sparked fears of ocean damage and global instability.

Chile’s 2025 vote puts mining sector’s future on the line

At stake is the future of Codelco, the state-owned copper giant that helped build modern Chile, and vast deposits of lithium.

India’s Green Steel Demand Projected To Hit 179 Million Tons By 2050: Report

The surge will be driven by the country’s rapidly growing automotive, infrastructure, and construction sectors, as they pivot toward sustainable manufacturing practices, according to a report

Ramaco Resources secures five year permit for Brook rare earth mine in Wyoming 

Brook is the first new rare earth mine in the US in more than 70 years and first new coal mine in Wyoming in over 50 years.  

Gold price could hit $4,000 by year-end, says Fidelity

Bullion is one of the best-performing assets this year, rising by more than 27%.

Vista Gold study doubles value, slashes costs for smaller Mt Todd project

Average annual output in the mine’s first 15 years is estimated at 153,000 oz.

Kinross divests entire 12% stake in Yukon-focused White Gold

Agnico Eagle Mines, Canada's largest gold producer, holds a 19.85% stake in White Gold.

Finland reclaims mining crown as Canada loses ground

Finland is now the top jurisdiction for mining and exploration, reclaiming its early 2010s status, followed by Nevada and Alaska.

Steel ministry moves SLP in SC to keep its BIS mandate even on intermediate steel products

New Delhi: The Union steel ministry has moved the Supreme Court against a high court stay order on import curbs on steel that fall short of national standards, highlighting the plight of small businesses amid government's thrust for local manufacturing.

Trump move means more pollution not platinum price fall: analyst

The EPA reportedly plans to drop all greenhouse gas emission standards for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles and engines.

McEwen to buy Canadian Gold for $53M

Canadian Gold’s main asset is the Tartan mine, a past-producing, high-grade property near the city of Flin Flon.

Copper price pulls back sharply ahead of US tariff deadline

The most active copper futures on the COMEX fell by nearly 3% to $5.613/lb.

Gold price retreats to near 3-week low on US-EU trade deal

Spot gold fell to as low as $3,302.50 earlier in the session.

Study suggests Vital Metals as large REE producer

Initial economic study for the Tardiff project outlines output that would make it one of the largest rare earth concentrate producers outside China.

Majestic Gold halts Chinese mine following fatal accident

The company operates several gold mines in China's Shandong province.

Equinox Gold bonanza drilling may expand Nicaragua assets

The results are the first to be released from a planned 100,000-metre program of discovery and resource expansion diamond drilling at El Limon.

Adriatic boosts output but trims forecast ahead of Dundee deal

Adriatic's Vareš project in Bosnia saw silver equivalent output rise 23% to 1.7M ounces in Q2, up from 1.4M in Q1.

Torex Gold buys Prime Mining in $327M Mexico expansion

The deal increases Torex's gold resources by 32% to 6.2M ounces and diversifies its portfolio with more silver exposure.

The European HRC market stagnated in July amid import pressure

In July 2025, the European hot-rolled coil market remained weak, showing an overall price decline of 2-6% depending on the region. The biggest drop was in Western Europe, where prices fell to €545/t Ex-works (-5.2% between June 27 and July 18), and in Ita

Demand for magnetic REEs to triple by 2035: McKinsey

Global demand for magnetic REEs is expected to triple from 59,000 tons in 2022 to 176,000 tons in 2035, the firm estimates.

Video: Streamex, Giustra raise $1.1B to trade gold like crypto

Streamex expects its first asset issuance by year?end and wants to eclipse existing gold tokens within three years.

Fortescue increased iron ore shipments by 4% y/y in FY2024/2025

Australian mining company Fortescue increased ore shipments by 4% y/y to a record high of 198.4 million tons in the 2024/2025 financial year (ended in June), according to the company’s report.

Pilot Mountain tungsten project in Nevada gets $6M from Department of Defense  

Pilot Mountain has the largest tungsten deposit in the US, Guardian Metals CEO says.

NexGen consolidates interest in Athabasca land package from Rio Tinto

The uranium miner has acquired Rio's 10% production carried interest over 39 mineral claims in the Athabasca Basin.

US targets mine waste to boost local critical minerals supply

The Interior Department will simplify federal rules for recovering minerals like rare earths, lithium, and cobalt from mine waste.

Three workers rescued after 60 hours trapped in Canada mine

Rescuers used drones and a remote-controlled scoop to clear a massive rockfall at Red Chris and safely bring the three men to the surface.

Turkey reduced steel production by 8.3% m/m in June

In June 2025, Turkish steel enterprises reduced steel production by 3.1% compared to June 2024 and by 8.3% compared to the previous month, to 2.89 million tons, the lowest level since April last year. This is evidenced by data from the World Steel Associa

Freegold hits 5-year high on Golden Summit resource update

The update lifted the contained indicated metal by 42% to 17.2 million ounces.

Resolute publishes initial resource for satellite deposit near Senegal mine

The Bantaco project is key to the extension of its Mako gold mine, the company says.

China’s ‘lithium capital’ flags permit issues at eight mines

Analyst says the measures will "help the industry clean up excess supply."

Orla tumbles on Mexico mine halt

The company is assessing the impact of the incident on full-year production targets.

Newmont seeks contact with trapped workers at Red Chris mine

Shares in Newmont fell 1.6% on Thursday morning.

Teck approves $2.4B expansion of Highland Valley Copper

Construction starts in August, extending Canada’s largest copper mine’s productive life by another two decades.

Gadchiroli steel hub will blunt Chinese competition with high quality ore: Fadnavis

Konsari (Gadchiroli): Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday, laid the foundation of Maharashtra's first mega integrated steel plant at Konsari in Gadchiroli, which will be built by Lloyds Metals and Energy Limited (LMEL) and is expected to roll out

Three workers trapped in Newmont’s Red Chris mine in British Columbia

A collapse, or fall of ground incident, on Tuesday morning affected the access way to an underground work area.

Paladin Energy sinks as FY2026 guidance underwhelms

For the 2026 fiscal year, Paladin has set a production guidance of 4-4.4 million lb. U?O?, similar to the initial guidance set last year

Gold price drops as trade concerns ease, while silver price rallies

Silver has now risen 36% this year, surpassing that of gold.

G Mining wins court approval to advance Gurupi project in Brazil

Gurupi represents the third asset in the company's project pipeline.

Botswana seeks control of De Beers

Botswana wants full control of De Beers as Anglo American eyes a 2025 exit.

Lab-grown gems put squeeze on diamond mining industry

Cheap man-made diamonds are making life harder for miners, flooding the market with gems nearly indistinguishable from natural ones.

Gem Diamonds to cut jobs, salaries amid industry crisis

It plans to reduce operating costs by $1.4-$1.6 million monthly and cut 20% of it workforce at its Letšeng mine in Lesotho.

Glencore workers brace for layoffs on Mount Isa looming shutdown

In an internal memo, Glencore confirmed is set to shut its final two copper mines in Mount Isa unless the government steps in.

Japan launches anti-dumping probe into stainless steel sheets from China, Taiwan

Japan has launched an anti-dumping investigation into nickel-based stainless cold-rolled steel sheets and strips imported from China and Taiwan, its trade and finance ministries said on Tuesday.

Copper price hits new record as tariff deadline looms

The most active September contracts on the CME soared as much as 1.6% to $5.72 per lb., a new all-time high.

Abuse claims on the rise at mines in Eastern Europe, Central Asia — study

According to the BHRRC, the number of documented cases in 2024 was nearly three times higher than the 92 recorded the year prior.

Centerra buys 9.9% of Midland as it continues investing in gold juniors

Midland Exploration currently holds a large portfolio of properties in Quebec.

Equinox promotes former Calibre executive to CEO

Darren Hall, a 40-year industry veteran, served as Calibre Mining’s CEO from 2021 until its acquisition by Equinox.

Gold price climbs 1% on trade uncertainty, US bond weakness

Gold is now roughly $70 off its all-time high of $3,500.05 set in April.

New Found Gold posts high-return economics

The study envisions a 15-year mine life producing 1.5 million oz. of gold.

Taseko’s Florence copper project 90% complete

The project remains on track to produce first copper cathode by the end of 2025.

Mali judge rejects Barrick appeal to free detained employees

Court ruling deepens the high-stakes standoff between Barrick and Mali's military-led government.

TIMELINE: Barrick’s dispute with Mali’s junta

Barrick and Mali’s government remain locked in a standoff over taxes, gold exports, and mine ownership.

US rare earth stock cracks top 50 mining companies for the first time 

Non-Chinese rare earth producers have been conspicuously absent from mining’s top tier, now worth a collective $1.5 trillion, up $200 billion year to date. 

Osisko lands $450M loan for Cariboo gold project

The senior secured credit facility will help finance pre-construction and early works on the fully permitted project.

New World backing Kinterra takeover as CAML drops out

The board has unanimously recommended shareholders to accept Kinterra's offer of A$0.066 per share.

Titan Mining targets Q4 2025 to become only integrated US graphite producer 

There is only one producing graphite mine in North America, Northern Graphite’s Lac des Iles in Quebec.

Iron ore price reaches multi?month highs on mega?dam announcement

China announced that construction has begun on the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet.

Canagold soars on New Polaris feasibility results

The project has a post-tax net present value (at 5% discount) of C$425 million, with an internal rate of return of 30.9%, in the base case scenario.

Gold price climbs to $3,400 with tariffs, rate cut in focus

The August 1st deadline brings a level of uncertainty to the market, analyst says.

Anglo Asian begins copper production at Demirli mine

From 2026 onwards, Demirli's production is expected to reach 15,000 tonnes annually.

Infographic: Rare earth magnets demand for clean energy tech

This infographic highlights the rare earth metals driving magnet innovation.

Sibanye-Stillwater buys US precious metals recycler Metallix

Metallix recovers gold, silver and platinum group metals from industrial waste, helping Sibanye-Stillwater expand its US recycling footprint.

AVZ slams Congo-KoBold deal over disputed lithium project

AVZ claims a new US-backed partnership on the Manono lithium and tin deposit clashes with an arbitration ruling.

Importers finding gaps in India's 12% steel safeguard duty: JSW Steel's Jayant Acharya

Importers are finding ways to bypass the 12% safeguard duty on steel imports levied in April this year, leading to a rout in domestic prices, even as the import volumes come down, said Jayant Acharya, the joint managing director of JSW Steel.

Gold price to hit $3,600 this year and next: CIBC

“We continue to expect a positive macroeconomic setup for gold,” CIBC analysts wrote in a note.

Video: Agnico Eagle CEO vows to return unused cash, not chase weak deals

Agnico reported record net income of $815 million and free cash flow of nearly $600 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Canada’s steel import duties violate WTO rules, says China

The Chinese embassy in Ottawa criticized duties slapped by Canada this week on Chinese imported steel, saying on Friday they violated World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and disrupted the global trade order.

Spring Valley gold project in Nevada gets Federal approval  

This marks the first Federal approval of a domestic gold mine project in over a decade, the company says.

Northern Dynasty extends losses as it seeks court resolution on Pebble project veto

Company has filed a motion in Alaska's federal district court seeking a summary judgment briefing schedule with respect to its pending litigation.

Lifezone Metals buys BHP’s stake in Kabanga, estimates $1.6B project value

Kabanga is considered to be one of the world’s largest and highest-grade undeveloped nickel sulfide deposits.

KoBold signs Congo deal to boost US mineral supply

Congo and Kobold Metals agree on exploration tie?up to boost critical?minerals output.

BHP delays Jansen potash mine, blows budget by 30%

BHP plans to spend $7B-$7.4B on the mine's first phase, up from $5.7B, with initial production a full year behind schedule.

Iron ore imports likely to rise on JSW steel demand, falling prices

India's iron ore imports are expected to rise this year, driven by increased demand from JSW Steel, the country's largest steelmaker by capacity, as falling global prices make overseas purchases more attractive, traders and analysts said.

Saskatchewan Research Council adds full-scale laser sorter to mining industry services  

SRC's Minerals Liberation Sorting Centre is the only third-party, independent testing centre to offer bench-to-pilot scale testing, it said.

NexMetals receives EXIM letter for potential $150M loan

The loan will support its redevelopment of two nickel-copper mines in Botswana.

Northern Dynasty shares plunge 55% on insider selling

With Thursday's move, Northern Dynasty has now erased all gains from July 4, when the company announced it was in talks to settle its litigation with the EPA.

SolGold to start mining copper from Cascabel in early 2028

The Cascabel copper-gold project in northern Ecuador will begin production three to four years ahead of its original schedule.

Energy Fuels shares surge to 52-week high as it begins heavy rare earth production

Commercial production could begin as early as Q4 2026, says the company.

Laramide wins development licence for Australia uranium project

Permitting and a formal mining lease application would be the next steps towards the advancement of Westmoreland.

Lithium prices and stocks jump after Zangge Mining halt

Lithium prices advanced to a near three-month high after the Chinese producer halted operations in Qinghai province.

Boliden mine to host world’s deepest marathon at 1,120m 

Run will take place inside the Garpenberg zinc mine in Sweden, one of Europe’s deepest.

Burgundy halts Ekati pit mining, lays off hundreds

Ekati’s Misery underground diamond mine, located roughly 2 kms from Point Lake in Canada's Northwest Territories will continue to operate.

AM/NS India adds 0.5 mtpa of automotive steel output

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) India has commissioned a new modern Continuous Galvanizing Line (CGL) to produce advanced high-strength steel at its Hazira plant for automobile sector.

Aclara Resources, Stanford University partner on AI-powered rare earths research in Brazil

Aclara opened in April its heavy rare earth pilot plant, which it will use to test the production of dysprosium and terbium from ionic clay extracted from its Carina project.

Aura Minerals makes US listing debut

The copper-gold miner raised $196 million in the offering.

Citi sees $40 silver soon, but cautious on gold

The bank also has a price target of $43 for the next six to 12 months.

Burgundy in trading halt ahead of key Ekati mine update

Some Ekati workers were reportedly instructed not to travel to the remote site in Canada’s Northwest Territories this week, fuelling speculation about the mine's future.

Botswana-focused NexMetals Mining lists on NASDAQ

NexMetals' main assets are two past-producing nickel-copper-cobalt mines in Botswana.

AngloGold buys Augusta Gold in Nevada push

The all-cash deal is worth about C$152 million ($111 million).

Newmont nets $470M from selling Greatland, Discovery Silver stakes

Newmont said that with the share sales, it now expects to generate $3 billion in after-tax cash proceeds from its divestiture program in 2025.

Rinehart urges Rio Tinto to shift main office to Australia

She also took a swipe at Rio's Simandou project, dubbed the "Pilbara killer," for its potential to rival the region as the top iron ore hub.

Antofagasta’s copper production up 11% in strong first half

Antofagasta, Chile's largest copper miner after Codelco, produced 314,900 tonnes of copper in H1 2025, up from 284,700 in H1 2024.

Steel profits set to rise in June quarter, but non-ferrous players feel the heat

Steel companies are expected to post a strong set of numbers for the April-June quarter of 2025-26 (FY26), helped by better prices and lower input costs.

Gold price forecast gets 15% upgrade for 2025: LBMA poll

Analysts in LBMA's annual survey have upgraded their forecasts for gold, with an average price of $3,324.40 through the end of 2025.

Canada Nickel deposits akin to ‘Sudbury’s endowment’

New initial resources add almost 275 million measured and indicated tonnes to the company’s portfolio.

Critical Metals soars as it begins drilling to boost Greenland rare earth resource

The team is looking to further extend the Fjord deposit to the east approximately 700 metres with the 2,000-metre drill program.

Gold price outlook remains strong amid uncertainty – World Gold Council

While macro uncertainty clouds the road ahead, gold is expected to maintain a strong footing.

Namib to spend up to $400M to restart Zimbabwe gold mines

The group plans to restart the Mazowe and Redwing mines, which were previously halted in 2018 and 2019, respectively.

Apple invests $500M in Pentagon-backed MP Materials

Apple and MP Materials are joining forces to develop a local supply chain of rare earth magnets.

Rio Tinto picks iron ore boss Simon Trott as new CEO

The board believes the company has become too complex, and the new CEO will be tasked with simplifying it.

China increased steel exports by 9.2% y/y in 1H2025

In January-June 2025, Chinese steel enterprises increased steel exports by 9.2% compared to the same period in 2024, to 58.15 million tons. This was reported by the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) with reference to data from the Customs Service.

Brazil Potash inks $200M MOU to power Autazes project

The Autazes project is pegged to be the largest fertilizer mine in Latin America. 

AME appoints new president and CEO

Todd Stone?takes the position effective August 5.

Tudor Gold takes Seabridge’s tunnel project to court

The Mitchell Treaty Tunnels are a critical part of Seabridge’s KSM project, adjacent to Treaty Creek.

Study bumps value by 21% at B2Gold’s Gramalote project in Colombia

The $941 million NPV comes with an internal rate of return of 22%.

Almonty raises $90M in NASDAQ listing

Company had previously planned to raise $75 million through the NASDAQ uplisting to fund a tungsten oxide facility in South Korea.

Jaguar Mining to pay significantly reduced fine for tailings incident

The company has reached an agreement to pay a much lower fine of approximately 60 million reais, compared to 320 million previously.

Silver price surges to 14-year high amid mounting trade tensions

The spike followed President Trump’s announcement of 30% tariffs on most imports from the EU and Mexico.

Lockheed Martin reboots Pacific seabed mining plans

The US defense giant holds two licenses in the mineral-rich Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the eastern Pacific ocean.

BHP to explore battery partnerships with CATL, BYD

BHP and CATL will jointly research and develop battery modules for haul trucks and locomotives.

Global Stainless Steel Grit Market Forecast 2020 to 2041 Trends Growth and Future Insights

The global stainless steel grit market is poised for significant growth from 2020 to 2041, driven by increasing demand in surface treatment and blasting applications across various industries.

Silver ETF inflows at record pace in 2025 amid surging prices — report

Total global ETF holdings are only 7% below the peak level of February 2021.

SCP sees West Africa explorers nearing ‘sweet spot’

A report by SCP Resource Finance spotlights Turaco Gold as a standout among emerging Africa-focused developers.

Copper 50%, Steel 25%: What Trump Tariffs Mean For Global Trading Ties

The hike would have taken effect on July 9 but Trump postponed it, marking a second delay since their shock unveiling in April.

Excellon surges to 2-year high after Peruvian acquisition

The miner’s $1.56 million acquisition of Mallay and the nearby Tres Cerros gold-silver exploration target from private entity Adar Mining closed last month.

Paramount Gold Nevada’s Grassy Mountain gets permit process boost

Grassy Mountain is envisioned as a 750-tonnes-per-day operation with about 93% gold recovery and 78% silver recovery.

Gold price climbs to two-week high as Trump unleashes new tariffs

"We are in an environment where the uncertainty premium is back in the market," analyst says.

Silver price soars to $39, the highest since 2011

US silver futures climbed even higher at nearly 4%, touching $39 an ounce.

Friedland backs Trump’s copper tariff as wake-up call

Friedland commended Trump for doing what’s "obvious" and "intelligent", as the US needs to produce the metal.

Orezone seeks $50M capital raise in Australia IPO

Proceeds will fund its staged hard rock expansion at the Bomboré mine in Burkina Faso.

Barrick hit again as Mali helicopters take off with $117M in gold

Gold seizure comes only days after Mali's junta leader signed a law allowing himself to stay in power indefinitely.

India reviews tariffs in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminum

India is reviewing its proposal to impose duties in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminum in accordance with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. This was reported by Mint.

Troilus lands second offtake deal with major European copper producer

The company also agreed terms on an offtake with Germany's Aurubis AG recently.

Navoi saw first half output value double on higher gold prices

Gold production reached nearly 1.54 million oz. for the first six months of 2025, a slight increase from a year ago.

Copper mine output to rise 2.9% annually over next decade, says Fitch’s BMI

Production is projected to grow from 23.8 million tonnes in 2025 to 30.9 million tonnes in 2034.

Osisko opens door to enlarging Gaspé copper deposit in Quebec

The company has reported drill results as high as 108 metres grading 0.84% copper and 3.35 grams silver per tonne.

Blue Lagoon reopens Dome Mountain gold mine

The miner aims to produce 55,000 tonnes a year and recover around 15,000 ounces of gold.

Fatalities rise for second year in global mining sector

The ICMM, representing one-third of global mining, reported 42 worker deaths last year, an increase from 36 in 2023 and 33 in 2022.

Taseko more than doubles value of Yellowhead project near Gibraltar

The mine's after-tax net present value, using updated cost estimates and metals prices, is pegged at C$2 billion.

Sirios lifts gold grades by at least 20% at Cheechoo project in Quebec

Indicated resources now total 34.9 million tonnes grading 1.12 grams gold per tonne for 1.3 million oz.

Sprott sees central banks, USD erosion fuelling gold, silver prices

“Gold remains well supported by central banks and sovereigns, while investment fund positioning remains at modest levels," Sprott market strategist says.

MP Materials lands multi-billion Pentagon deal

Deal will make the US Department of Defense the largest shareholder in MP, the sole domestic producer of rare earth elements.

Gadchiroli to Become Maharashtra's New Steel Hub, Says Industry Minister Uday Samant

Maharashtra is set to develop Gadchiroli into a major industrial hub with a Rs1 lakh crore steel project, which will foster a wider steel industry ecosystem in Chandrapur, Gondia, and Bhandara districts, industries minister Uday Samant said in the state l

Crypto firm Tether said to have $8B worth of gold stockpiled in Swiss vault

The El Salvador-based crypto firm says it holds around 80 metric tons of gold, the majority of which are owned outright by the company.

Indigenous-owned Minto mine doubles copper-gold resource

The resource update comes almost one year after Yukon’s Supreme Court approved Selkirk First Nation's purchase of Minto.

Banyan Gold rises on Yukon project resource update

The update adds 112.5 million indicated tonnes grading 0.63 gram gold for 2.27 million oz.

Endeavour Silver jumps 10% on Q2 2025 production results

The Q2 results are highlighted by approximately 1.48 million oz. of silver production and 7,755 oz. of gold.

Sprott pure-play silver ETF reaches $100M in AUM

The ETF was launched by Sprott Asset Management on January 15, 2025.

Top copper producer Chile demands US tariff clarity

President Gabriel Boric said he had yet to hear from the US and called for "official" communication on the announced 50% tariff.

Capstone wins key permit for $150M Mantoverde expansion

The environmental permit extends the mine's life from 19 to 25 years, advancing Capstone’s plans for a major copper-cobalt district in Chile.

Super Copper expands Chile footprint with Castilla project buy

Proximity to Super Copper’s other Chilean asset, the Cordillera Cobre project, creates operational efficiencies.

Steel ministry defers quality rules on imports amid importer concerns

India's steel ministry has delayed BIS certification rules on steel imports by four months, offering relief to importers facing compliance hurdles and protecting in-transit shipments from disruption

Copper price soars to record as Trump announces 50% tariff

In New York, the most-traded copper futures jumped to a record $5.9535/lb.

McFarlane Lake expands portfolio with $22M buy from Aris

McFarlane says the Juby project represents "one of the largest undeveloped gold properties in Ontario".

Mali to sell $107M in gold from Barrick to fund mine restart

Reuters sources indicate that the mine's administrator intends to sell one metric ton of the gold from the site's storeroom.

Glencore to sell Philippine copper smelter to Villar family

The asset, the Philippine Associated Smelting and Refining (Pasar), has long served as a key logistics hub for Glencore.

Jindal (India) gets nod for Rs 3,600-cr steel project in Odisha

Jindal (India) Ltd on Monday said the company has received a letter of approval from the Odisha government for its proposed greenfield project in the state to be set up with an investment of Rs 3,600 crore.

Dundee receives environmental OK for underground gold project in Ecuador

The company said it has already completed an updated feasibility study and plans to release it in due course.

Luca logs high-grade gold, silver at Campo Morado deposit in Mexico

Luca is conducting 5,000 metres of drilling at the 121-sq.-km Camp Morado deposit this year as it targets near-mine resource expansion.

Barrick’s Twiga JV marks five years of growth Tanzania

Formed in 2019 to settle a tax dispute, Twiga has injected $4.79 billion into Tanzania’s economy since then.

Gold price retreats to one-week low on US tariff delay

Gold fell by as much as 1% to $3,297.15 per ounce on Monday.

Aya discovers new gold-copper zone at Morocco site

The latest drill results extend the Boumadine project’s Imariren mineralized trend by 1 km.

Almonty Industries applies for NASDAQ listing

Almonty intends to use the proceeds from the NASDAQ offering to fund its tungsten oxide plant in South Korea.

China’s mining investment sets new record

There were 10 deals worth more than $100 million in 2024, the most since 2013, data from S&P and Mergermarket shows.

Royal Gold to acquire Sandstorm, Horizon in $3.7B deal

The combined company will have 80 assets, with 87% of revenue from precious metals and gold contributing about 75% alone.

CHART: Nickel overtakes lithium as most valuable EV battery metal as prices slump

And that is despite the significant move towards nickel-free batteries such as lithium iron phosphate or LPF and the significant cooling of nickel prices at the same time.

South32 sells Cerro Matoso nickel mine as it looks to copper and zinc

Australian miner sells Colombian operation to refocus on copper and zinc.

ArcelorMittal Nippon team visits steel plant site near Vizag

The shore-based steel plant, which will have a production capacity of 17.80 million tonnes per annum and is expected to create one lakh jobs, is being set up with a total investment of ?1,47,162 crore

India and the UAE are discussing a partnership in the production of green steel

India and the United Arab Emirates are exploring opportunities to deepen industrial cooperation in the steel and aluminum sectors under a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement, according to The Economic Times.

EU prepares to stockpile critical minerals in case of war: FT

The initiative marks a shift in Brussels’s approach to strategic resource resilience, targeting vulnerabilities exposed by war in eastern Europe.

Spanish Mountain PEA lifts both NPV and capex

The Spanish Mountain project now has an after-tax net present value of C$1.03 billion.

Torngat Metals’ rare earths project revival aims to create ‘a new industry in Canada’ CEO says 

Strange Lake stands out among North American rare earth projects for its heavy rare earth content.

Northern Dynasty in talks to settle EPA litigation, shares hit 5-year high

The EPA, in a July 3 filing, confirmed that it is "open to reconsideration" of its decision to veto the Pebble mine project.

‘Big, beautiful’ US bill would end tax credit for critical minerals

The credit provides a 10% tax incentive for the domestic extraction, processing and recycling of key battery and industrial minerals.

Chaos in Bolivian Congress over China, Russia lithium contracts

Bolivian lawmakers and protesters clashed over lithium deals with China and Russia, accusing the government of selling out national interests.

Researchers from Scotland and Canada partner to clean up contaminated mine water

They plan to develop a low-cost system combining microalgae and calcium silicate to remove and recover cobalt, nickel and copper for reuse.

Japan to test mine seabed mud for rare earths

Japan will begin test mining rare earth rich mud from the deep seabed near Minamitori Island in 2026.

Kinterra scores small win in New World Copper takeover fight

Australia's Takeovers Panel has blocked New World from issuing shares to CAML, giving Kinterra time to contest the deal.

US couple could face trial over gold bars missing from 18th Century sunken ship

The charges relate to the sale of 18 gold ingots allegedly taken years ago from the Prince de Conty.

Marimaca surges to 15-year high on strong copper hits in Chile

That intercept, drilled from 594 metres depth in hole SMRD-13, included 26 metres at 4.1% copper and 100 metres grading 1.3% copper.

Barrick outlines growth outlook for Kibali in the DRC

Kibali is Africa’s biggest gold mine.

United States Antimony reboots mine operations in Montana

The restart, says the company, would make it the first to restart US antimony production going back decades.

Gold price drops nearly 1% on strong US jobs data

The selloff in gold comes after the latest US payroll numbers came in above analyst expectations, lowering the chances of a Fed rate cut.

Ero Copper’s Tucumã mine in Brazil reaches commercial production

Tucumã produced about 6,400 tonnes of copper in the second quarter, including about 2,000 tonnes during the second half of June.

Infographic: Who controls rare earth processing?

This graphic tracks refined output of rare earth magnets.

Pakistan dangles rare earths to woo Trump, avoid tariffs

Cash-strapped Islamabad seeks to avoid US trade tariffs and strengthen ties with the White House.

Summit Royalty to go public in deal with Eagle Royalties

Combined portfolio will feature 40+ royalty interests, with Eagle providing critical minerals, gold and industrial mineral royalties.

Wheaton Precious Metals brings back $1M Future of Mining Challenge

Wheaton will award $1 million to a cleantech venture with innovative technology that seeks to advance sustainable water management in the mining industry.

ATMY reports “massive”antimony bearing stibnite mineralization at Bald Hill project

The Bald Hill project is located in Canada’s New Brunswick province. 

Faraday Copper jumps on BLM exploration plan approval

The approval unlocks 67 drill pads for testing open-pit and oxide targets.

Lupaka Gold skyrockets on arbitration win against Peru

In the arbitral tribunal's decision this week, the Peruvian government was ordered to pay Lupaka $65 million.

Kinterra Capital takes bidding war for NWR to takeover panel

Kinterra accuses rival CAML and New World of insider trading and market manipulation in escalating miner standoff.

B2Gold pours first gold at Nunavut’s Goose mine

Company expects the Goose mine to ramp up to commercial production in the third quarter of 2025.

Highland Copper gets local support for $50M grant to build Michigan mine

The company envisions Copperwood as a low capital intensity project that can reach commercial production quickly.

Group Eleven cuts best zinc-silver result yet at Ballywire project in Ireland

The result comes almost two months after the company reported it had drilled some of the highest grade silver intercepts in Ireland in more than 60 years.

BHP contracts COSCO for two ammonia-powered vessels

The charter contracts for the two vessels are expected to run for five years, with first delivery anticipated from 2028.

Uncovering fraud risks in mining company HR records

From September, large mining and metals companies in the UK could face a new "failure to prevent fraud" (FTP) offence.

HSBC ups gold price outlook for 2025 and 2026

The bank expects gold to average $3,215/oz in 2025.

Chile cuts mining permitting times by up to 70%

Government expects law to reduce permit processing times without lowering environmental or regulatory standards.

Adriatic Metals reaches commercial production at Vareš silver mine in Bosnia 

Vares began production early last year, becoming Europe’s first new mine in over a decade.

Ramaco Resources previews positive PEA for Brook rare earth mine in Wyoming  

The Fluor preliminary economic assessment states that the project is both commercially and technologically feasible, the company said.

Canada advances plan to freeze Giant mine’s toxic waste

Canada’s C$4.4-billion plan to cope with a poisonous legacy at a former gold mine in the Northwest Territories risks complicating local efforts to find a permanent solution.

Patriot Battery Metals unlocks tantalum as a byproduct critical metal at Quebec project

The MRE ranks Shaakichiuwaanaan as a top-5 tantalum pegmatite in the world in terms of both grade and tonnage.

Gold price climbs over 1% on trade uncertainty

Spot gold hit a weekly high of $3,357.85 earlier in the day.

Copper price rises to three?month high amid supply squeeze and trade optimism

LME copper prices are set to close out the first half of the year with a gain of 12%.

EQ Resources receives EXIM letter of interest for Mt Carbine tungsten project in Queensland

Under the new Supply Chain Resiliency Initiative, the Letter of Interest states that EXIM is considering a 10-year debt facility of up to $34 million.

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