American Battery Technology’s Nevada lithium project added to federal permitting dashboard

Company considers Tonopah Flats to be one of the largest identified claystone resource deposits in the country.

Arizona Metals plunges as Kay resource misses expectations

Analyst was expecting Kay’s tonnage to range from 14 million to 18 million tonnes.

NexMetals rises on strong copper-nickel hits in Botswana

Almost one year ago, NexMetals released an initial resource for Selebi, outlining 18.9 million inferred tonnes at 0.88% nickel and 1.69% copper.

Kinterra matches Central Asia’s bid for New World

Kinterra argues that its revised bid is "superior" in many aspects, including fewer conditions and a quicker timeline.

Gold price rises on dollar weakness, focus on US data ahead

Investors are awaiting the US jobs data due this week to gauge their next moves.

CMOC’s IXM declares force majeure on cobalt deliveries from Congo

IXM cites Congo's extended export ban in suspending cobalt deliveries under force majeure.

Jindal Steel commissions first galvanising line at Angul; value added product ramp-up underway

Jindal Steel has commissioned its first Continuous Galvanizing Line at its Angul Integrated Steel Complex in Odisha. This marks a significant expansion in the company’s coated steel product offerings.

Column: Benchmarking Canada’s hard rock lithium projects

Canada has seen a surge in hard rock lithium exploration and development activity following the discovery of Patriot Battery Metals’ globally significant Corvette pegmatite in Quebec in 2021.

US Antimony’s Fostung buy to offer Canadian tungsten

US Antimony paid $5 million in cash and a 0.5% net smelter return for the property.

ioneer begins search for Rhyolite Ridge partner

The partner search, according to ioneer, is expected to take four months.

Researchers develop sustainable method to extract gold from ore and electronic waste  

The aim of the Flinders-led project was to provide alternative methods that are safer than mercury or cyanide in gold extraction and recovery. 

Mining Metrics analyzes weakening dollar, strengthening precious metals markets

Trader Chris Vermeulen tells Mining Metrics gold is consolidating before a push to $3,750.

Central Asia Metals ups offer for New World Resources to fend off Kinterra

CAML's new improved offer represents an 8.8% premium over that of Kinterra.

Gold price falls 2% on US-China trade agreement

With Friday's drop, bullion has now lost 3% for the week.

Trump ally eyes Congo mine vital to global tech

Consortium eyes Rubaya mine as US-led peace deal aims to reshape global tech supply chains.

BHP bets on $10.6B Jansen mine to build potash footprint

The biggest private investment in Saskatchewan history is nearing the finish line.

Copper price down after $0 Chinese smelter deal

The $0 agreement presents a win for China's smelters given spot charges are hovering around the –$43 mark.

ASM reaches commercial production at Virginia mineral processing operations 

Atlantic Strategic Minerals said the operation offers capacity to process domestic and imported critical minerals – building more secure US supply chains.   

First MPD resource gives Kodiak Copper a new story to tell

The deposits underpin 56.4 million tonnes of indicated resources at 0.31% copper, 0.14 g/t gold and 1.18 g/t silver.

Energy Fuels’ rare earth JV in Australia receives regulatory OK

Energy Fuels regards the Donald project to be one of the world's "best near-term sources" of rare earth minerals.

Platinum price surges to 11-year high on supply concerns

The metal traded as high as $1,416 per ounce on Thursday.

Mali to restart production at Barrick’s Loulo?Gounkoto gold mine

Mali will resume operations at the complex under court-appointed oversight.

CHART: The brutal economics of EV battery lithium

Value of installed lithium in the average electric vehicle sold globally plummets by 89%.

Copper price surges to highest since March record

US prices jump more than 3%, opening up massive $1,600 per tonne gap between US and LME copper prices with Goldman Sachs predicting more gains to come. 

Kenorland options three gold projects in Ontario to Centerra

Kenorland Minerals (TSXV: KLD) announced on Wednesday that it has optioned three early-stage gold projects located in Northwestern Ontario to Centerra Gold […]

Germany, Italy pressured to repatriate $245B worth of gold from US

Germany and Italy currently hold the world's second- and third-largest gold reserves respectively.

Ascot Resources initiates strategic review as Premier gold project suffers fresh setback

Company has placed its Premier gold project in northwestern British Columbia on care and maintenance after talks broke down with its mining contractor.

Snowline Gold outlines strong economics in first PEA for Rogue project in Yukon Territory

The study presents a 20-year mine life producing 6.8 million oz. of gold through conventional open-pit mining.

West Red Lake resumes Madsen mine operations after fatal incident

Operations were suspended on June 16.

PwC to sell disaster-hit Eagle gold mine in Yukon

A PwC report from last year estimated the total value of Eagle’s assets at $600 million.

Copper price: Chinese smelters ramp up exports, potentially squeezing home market too

Exports at these levels would bring renewed pressure and could potentially tip the Chinese market into backwardation as well.

Valterra CEO has ‘positive’ outlook on PGM market despite volatility

With a valuation of £8.5 billion and assets spanning operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, CEO Craig Miller says the company is positioned for sustainable growth.

Antofagasta celebrates 25 years of mining at Los Pelambres

As one of the largest copper mines in the world, Los Pelambres has produced more than 8.5 million tonnes of the industrial metal to date.

Gradiant to build lithium production plant in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale Formation  

The site, the company said, is the world’s first to extract, concentrate and convert (EC²) lithium in a fully integrated, end-to-end process from oilfield produced water. 

Magna’s Crean Hill project receives Ontario gov’t funding

The funds, said Magna, will be applied towards metallurgical work related to enhancing precious metal recoveries.

Silver X secures $2M from Trafigura to support Peru copper expansion

The loan builds on the existing copper offtake agreement for Nueva Recuperada, which is ramping up to its nameplate capacity.

Gold price takes a beating on ceasefire news

Gold price falls more than $50 an ounce after Trump's surprise announcement that Israel and Iran had agreed to a complete ceasefire.

British Columbia launches new land use planning process with T?ilhqot’in Nation

The mandate builds on previous agreements that affirm the requirement of T?ilhqot’in consent before any reviewable mining project can proceed in the Te?tan area.

Citizens stage rally for re-opening of Cobre Panama copper mine

Thousands of former workers, members of supplier companies and local residents staged a march in Panama on Sunday.

Halliburton to design demonstration wells for GeoFrame Energy’s DLE project in Texas

GeoFrame said it is set to become the first company to deliver battery-grade lithium carbonate from Smackover Formation to the market.

Torex expands North American presence with $26M acquisition of Reyna Silver

The acquisition, says Torex, provides the company with "immediate access to new and exciting early-stage exploration projects."

New study gives Ivanhoe Electric’s Santa Cruz copper project $1.4B value

The underground mine could produce 72,000-tonnes of copper cathode annually during the first 15 years of a 23-year life, the company said.

Copper squeeze deepens as LME stockpiles plunge

Copper is experiencing an historic backwardation as traders react to rapidly falling inventories, potential US tariffs, and a pricing crisis at smelters.

IAMGOLD shares rise as Côté Gold mine achieves nameplate

At full capacity, the Côté Gold mine would be one of Canada’s largest gold producers.

Barrick’s Mali office reopens amid tax standoff

Barrick’s Bamako office reopens under court oversight as its Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine stays shut.

Zenith Minerals grows Dulcie gold project resource by 41%

The resource is now estimated at 8.2 million tonnes grading 1.15 grams gold per tonne, for 302,000 oz. of gold.

Vizsla raises $100M to develop Panuco project

Vizsla is working to deliver a feasibility study for Panuco in the second half of the year.

Cobalt price surges after Congo extends ban

Estimated 100,000 tonnes of EV battery material taken off the market over 7-month period.

Steel ministry's order on compliance for inputs can hurt downstream users

The widespread perception among the users of steel and steel intermediates is that through the QCOs the government is furthering the interests of a few domestic producers of steel and steel products at the expense of a large number of downstream user indu

BofA sees $4,000 gold price on US debt concerns, not war

The bank's analysts said that wars and geopolitical conflicts typically "aren’t long-term growth drivers" for gold prices.

Dateline begins sampling on gold-REE project in California

Company said these results will help generate detailed geochemical maps and prioritize areas with the greatest gold or REE potential for drilling.

India’s raw-materials mandate may benefit large domestic mills

India has issued a new rule that connects finished steel products with specific raw material standards, aiming to improve quality, traceability and overall compliance in the local steel supply chain.

US-China deal, and more DoD money will not loosen China’s grip on military-grade rare earths magnets

China maintains a chokehold on all aspects of rare earths production.

Maritime expands Hammerdown gold as output nears

The brownfield Hammerdown project is due to start producing this year.

Searles Valley Minerals to replace last 2 coal-fired power plants in California with solar tech  

The project, the company said, will provide superior unit economics to existing coal-based operations.

Teck mulls expanding its production of germanium

Teck is currently North America's biggest germanium producer, and the fourth largest globally.

Trafigura backs Euro Sun’s Rovina Valley with $200M financing deal

The financing will provide capital for feasibility work, permitting and pre-development work at the project.

Delays hit Gemfields ruby plant as Zambia mine reboots

Commissioning of a second processing plant at the Montepuez ruby mine has been postponed to September due to logistical setbacks.

Glencore urges Australia’s support to save Mount Isa smelter

Glencore says its Queensland-based Mount Isa copper smelter is unviable unless the government provides funding.

Clean technologies no longer a choice but a necessity for steel industry: Minster Kumaraswamy

Adopting low-carbon emitting technologies to produce green steel is no longer a choice but a necessity, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy said as he emphasized on the urgency for taking steps towards decarbonisation. The Minister for Steel made the remarks ad

Electra Battery Materials begins build to restart North America’s only cobalt sulfate refinery 

The early works initiative is partially supported by a $20 million award from the US Department of Defense under the Defense Production Act.

Rio Tinto agrees on $139M settlement to end Mongolian copper mine lawsuit

The lawsuit, led by US hedge fund Pentwater Capital, alleged that the Australian miner had failed to accurately disclose the status of the underground expansion.

Titan Mining soars on $15.8M EXIM funding for zinc-graphite development

Titan is aiming to expand its 100%-owned Empire State Mines zinc operation in New York state.

Greenland grants 30-year permit to EU-backed Molybdenum mine

Malmbjer is expected to supply roughly 25% of the EU’s annual molybdenum demand over its first decade of operation.

Lundin targets top-ten copper miner status in bold expansion plan

It aims to reach annual output of 500,000 tonnes of copper and 550,000 ounces of gold within three to five years.

Resolute strikes gold with major discovery in Côte d’Ivoire

Doropo is one of two gold assets the company acquired from AngloGold Ashanti in May.

Nippon steel acquires US steel for $14.9 bn with Trump-backed deal

Nippon Steel's $14.9-billion acquisition of US Steel closed on Wednesday, the companies said, confirming an unusual degree of power for President Donald Trump after the Japanese company's 18-month struggle to close the purchase.

Karelian identifies copper target in Northern Ireland

Reconnaissance work on its new licence area highlighted the historic Cappagh copper mine as a potential exploration focus.

Fleet Space, AI start-ups partner to build quantum sensor mineral exploration pipeline

Company said its working to enhance the geological predictions of modern AI systems. 

Weir expands North America presence with $150M acquisition of Townley

The transaction is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2025.

Troilus reaches terms on offtake agreement with Aurubis

The final agreement is expected to be executed in connection with the project’s broader debt financing package of up to $700 million.

Nippon Steel completes $14.9B US Steel takeover

The deal grants US government veto powers in rare foreign acquisition arrangement.

Asante Gold locks in $470M refinancing, eyes TSX-V debut

This influx is intended to eliminate Asante’s debt obligations tied to Kinross Gold.

Teck lands permit to extend life of copper mine in British Columbia

Final investment decision to keep Canada’s largest copper mine running into the mid-2040s, is expected by year-end.

Torngat Metals secures $120M for Strange Lake rare earth project in Canada

The project aims to produce roughly 15,000 tonnes per year of rare earth oxides.

GoldHaven Resources acquires three tungsten claims in British Columbia

The Kuhn, Dead Goat, and M3 claims in northwestern BC lie within the company’s flagship Magno project.

Silver price soars to $37, outshining gold as Middle East tensions build

The two metals have moved in opposite directions for four straight sessions.

Foran assays extend copper zone at McIlvenna Bay project in Saskatchewan

New results are highlighted by 21.3 metres grading 1.55% copper.

Appian appoints former Newmont EVP, COO Atkinson as senior partner

Rob Atkinson also served as head of productivity and technical support for Rio Tinto.

Rainbow Rare Earth, Mosaic begin economic assessment on REE extraction in Brazil

The EA will be based on an initial project life of 15 years.

Central banks see further gold accumulation, de-dollarization: WGC survey

An overwhelming number of central banks said they see official gold reserves continuing to rise over the next 12 months.

Ontario nuclear plan could boost uranium mining

The Energy for Generations plan, released this month, sets out Ontario’s integrated long-term strategy to modernize the grid, expand transmission and guide power supply.

Citi sees gold price falling below $3,000 as rally fades

Citigroup forecasts gold retreating by 2026, diverging from bullish Wall Street peers.

Chevron joins oil majors in US lithium production push

It has secured about 125,000 net acres in northeast Texas and southwest Arkansas.

Ecuador reopens mining registry after seven-year freeze

The registry had been closed since January 2018 amid concerns about irregularities in the concession system.

Augusta receives EXIM letter for $50M loan to build Nevada gold mine

The Reward project is expected to produce approximately 39,000 oz. over a 7.6-year life.

Newmont sells portfolio of exploration projects in Australia to Inflection Resources

Company to acquire an 100% interest in a portfolio of copper-gold exploration projects in New South Wales and the Northern Territory.

Vale obtains preliminary license for Bacaba copper project in Brazil

The miner expects to invest about $290M during the project’s implementation phase.

Westhaven Gold receives $2.3M investment from Sprott, EarthLabs

The funds will be used to advance its properties in the Spences Bridge gold belt of southern British Columbia.

Sprott to buy $200M of uranium for special fund

The investment comes after spot uranium prices rose about 5.5% in May.

Barrick to appeal Loulo-Gounkoto administrator appointment

One of Africa’s largest gold complexes has been closed since January due to a standoff over Mali's 2023 mining code raising taxes.

TMC secures $85M from Korea Zinc to boost deep-sea mining push

Deal gives Korea Zinc a 5% stake in TMC, which called the investment key to securing a resilient US supply of critical minerals.

MinRes, Ganfeng attempt to keep lithium JV alive

Cash injection into Mt Marion comes as MinRes struggles with A$5.8B debt and a market cap that has sunk to A$4.6B.

Critical Metals in line for $120M US loan to fund Greenland rare earth project

The Tanbreez project represents one of the world's largest rare earth deposits.

Novagold targets new Donlin feasibility study by end 2027: CEO

Donlin is expected to become one of the biggest producers of the yellow metal in the Americas.

China achieves breakthrough in rubidium extraction

Chinese researchers have reportedly produced rubidium chloride at 99.9% purity of from potassium chloride material.

Alberta coal mines gravely threaten fish, study shows

Non-peer reviewed study found that Crowsnest lake and its outlet, the Crowsnest River, are “highly stressed aquatic ecosystems.”

The Ring of Fire: An abundance of metals, few juniors

The Ring of Fire has been called one of the most promising opportunities for critical minerals development in the Canadian province of Ontario.

KORITE acquisition in Alberta creates world’s only mine-to-market ammolite producer

When Buffalo Rock Mining acquired North America’s largest producer of ammolite, it flew right under the mining industry’s radar.

Condor-Teck copper project in Peru receives environmental approval

Condor's geologists have compared the mineralization at the Cobreorco project to that at Las Bambas.

Gold price extends rally following Israeli attack on Iran

Spot gold gained as much as 1.8% to $3,446.86 per ounce, the highest since its record-setting rally in mid-April.

Dundee Precious Metals to buy Adriatic in $1.25B deal

It gives Dundee control of Adriatic’s flagship Vareš silver-zinc mine in central Bosnia, along with the Raška zinc-silver project in Serbia.

After US' 50% tariff blow, India now faces EU heat on steel quotas

The European Union (EU) has put India’s individual quota on hold and placed it under a “pooled quota" for exporting certain kinds of steel products to the 27-nation bloc, dealing a double whammy to a sector already reeling from America’s 50% tariff.

No takers for Nova Scotia uranium blocks post-ban lift

Nova Scotia, having recently lifted its decades-long ban on uranium exploration, says it has not received any bids for the recently announced request for proposals.

Amaroq raises £45 million to fund Greenland expansion

EIFO, Denmark’s state-backed export and investment fund, was among the notable participants.

Gold price surges to one-month high on Middle East tensions

Spot gold is closing in on the $3,400 mark for the first time since early May.

Cassiar adds 7M new indicated tonnes to Taurus resource

The company has converted almost 20% of inferred tonnages to indicated over the first estimate from three years ago.

Infographic: Who controls the rare earths shaping the future?

This graphic breaks down global extraction at the mine level.

Talga clears final hurdle for Swedish graphite mine

Talga can proceed with its integrated Vittangi anode project, linking the approved Nunasvaara South mine and Luleå refinery.

Perpetua Resources secures $400M equity financing for Stibnite-Gold project in Idaho 

The Stibnite project holds an estimated 148-million-pound antimony reserve — the only identified in the US.

Ivanhoe slashes 2025 copper guidance by 28% following DRC mine restart

The company's revised guidance is between 370,000 and 420,000 tonnes of copper in concentrates.

Perseus forecasts 2.7 million oz. gold production over five years

The Australian miner is forecasting annual gold production of 515,000-535,000 oz. at an all-in sustaining cost of $1,400-$1,500/oz. over five years.

British Columbia must deliver on its mining potential: PwC

Revenue from BC mining operations fell to C$13.9 billion in 2024 from C$15.8 billion in 2023, PwC's latest report shows.

Gold surpasses euro as second-largest reserve asset: European Central Bank

Bullion made up about 20% of the global official reserves at the end of 2024, surpassing the euro's 16%, the ECB says in its annual report.

Cyclic Materials to open $25M rare earths plant in Canada

The facility in Kingston, Ontario, will mark the startup's first commercial-scale processing and research centre unit.

Soma Gold drills high-grades at Colombia mine

Drilling returned a highlight result of 7.5 grams per tonne gold over six metres.

Trump confirms rare earth deal with China

Officials will finalize the agreement once outbound materials begin flowing.

Australia gold output falls as miners tap stockpiles

Gold mine output in Australia fell 7% quarter-over-quarter as more miners used lower-grade stockpiled material.

“Good Samaritan” program may deliver where mine cleanup has stalled

There are over 500,000 abandoned mine features in the US, including exploratory shafts, tunnels, and waste piles.

Resolution stakes claim in US critical minerals market

Resolution is buying the Horse Heaven antimony-gold-tungsten project, bordering the only known antimony reserve in the US. 

Global steel prices may rise a tad as market faces negative sentiments, rising Chinese exports

Global steel prices will likely rise only moderately from current levels for the remainder of 2025 as the market continues to face negative sentiments, rising Chinese exports and trade uncertainty due to US trade tariffs.

US Critical Materials, Idaho National Laboratory partner to build rare earths processing plant

The facility will process high-grade ore from the company’s flagship Sheep Creek deposit in Montana.

US Interior publicly backs rare earth mine next to Mountain Pass

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said reviving the Colosseum project is pivotal to bolstering America's critical minerals supply chain.

Karelian clears key hurdle for EU’s first diamond mine

The Lahtojoki deposit is known for its high-quality gem diamonds, including rare pink and other coloured stones.

Tudor to acquire American Creek, boosting gold project stake to 80%

Tudor will acquire American Creek in an all-share deal at premium to increase its stake in the Treaty Creek project.

Northern Dynasty CEO sees Trump as pro-Pebble

Northern Dynasty is awaiting news on its legal bid to overturn a 2023 United States Environmental Protection Agency veto against Pebble.

Indonesia revokes nickel mining permits at top diving spot

It has cancelled four out of five nickel mining permits in Raja Ampat, one of the country’s most prized diving and snorkelling destinations.

Hochschild shares plunge on Brazil mine shutdown

The announced six-week halt of processing operations at the Mara Rosa gold mine signals major production setbacks.

JSW Steel records 8% YoY growth in May production volume to 22.73 lakh tonnes

JSW Steel recorded consolidated steel production for the month of May 2025 at 22.73 lakh tonnes. JSW Steel on Monday released its monthly business update wherein it recorded consolidated steel production for the month of May 2025 at 22.73 lakh tonnes. Thi

Critical Metals releases assay results from Tanbreez rare earth project in Greenland 

The Tanbreez project represents one of the largest untapped heavy rare earths deposits outside China.

Silver price rallies another 2%, mirroring gold’s YTD gains

Spot silver rose 2.2% to $36.76 an ounce at Monday's close.

Surge Battery Metals PEA unveils $9.2B Nevada lithium project

Over 42 years, the project is forecast to produce 86,300 tonnes of LCE annually at an average recovery rate of 82.8%.

Rio Tinto faces major engineering change at Oyu Tolgoi

Although Rio?Tinto revised its strategy, it reaffirmed its 2025 copper guidance.

Battery metal prices fall as supply exceeds demand — report

Despite rising EV sales, the market fundamentals for lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite and recycled materials worsen.

Gold price inches higher with spotlight on US-China trade talks

If there is a positive outcome of the meeting, it could be a little negative for gold, analyst says.

G2 Goldfields drills high grades in new area in Guyana

New drilling results returned 13.5 metres grading 4 grams gold per tonne.

Platinum price surges to highest in four years as market tightens

Platinum price extended its rally for a sixth straight session on Monday.

Talon Metals plummets as it prices financing at discount to fund nickel project

Talon Metals plunged 15.4% at Monday's open.

Petra Diamonds rethinks sales tactics as market slump drags on

Due to changes in diamond prices and demand, Petra has stopped regular sales cycles and may delay them when needed.

Galantas strikes JV deal to revive Omagh gold mine in Ireland

Agreement with Ocean Partners UK could see Galantas shift its primary focus from Northern Ireland to Scotland.

Tata Steel continues to be world’s second-largest producer of steel

The Tata Steel Group continued to be the tenth largest producer of crude steel in the world, while JSW Steel Limited and SAIL were among the top 20 producers in 2024, data from the World Steel Organization (world steel) showed. However, SAIL slipped a slo

US lawmakers push for comprehensive audit of Fort Knox gold

If passed, the bill would require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a full physical assay and inventory of America's gold holdings within one year.

Western Range iron ore mine marks a new beginning, says Rio Tinto CEO

The mine is Rio’s first project to feature a co-designed social, cultural and heritage management plan with Traditional Owners.

Some miners “woefully unprepared” for cyberattacks, says ethical hacker

Cyber-attacks on mining companies are growing and costing the mining and energy industries millions of dollars.

Generation Mining nears two-year high on Ontario gov’t endorsement

Once in operation, the company's Marathon project would be one of North America’s few palladium producers and a key producer of copper.

Mosaic cuts 2025 phosphate forecast on plant setbacks, shares drop

Mosaic now expects to produce between 7 million and 7.3 million tonnes of phosphate this year.

Gold price fades on upbeat US jobs report

The decline follows new US data that showed a largely stable labour market for the month of May.

Equinox-Calibre tie up lifts miner to Canada’s fourth largest

The $1.83 billion all-stock deal, set to close this month, will bring to nine the number of producing mines under Equinox from the current seven.

Stausholm dismisses rift rumours as Rio opens $2B mine

The official opening of the Western Range iron ore mine may mark Jakob Stausholm’s final visit to the Pilbara in his role as Rio Tinto CEO.

Deal ends decades-long dispute over Taseko mine in British Columbia

Historical deal resolves a complex, long-standing conflict over the New Prosperity mineral tenures.

India's Stainless Steel Consumption Up 8% in FY25: ISSDA

The Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) today announced the figures for FY25 stainless steel consumption in India.

Namib Minerals set for Nasdaq debut following SPAC deal

Namib represents the largest African company to go public through an SPAC merger.

Maxus Mining acquires portfolio of antimony and tungsten projects in British Columbia

The antimony projects, Quarry, Hurley and Altura cover approximately 3,700 hectares of terrain and the Lotto tungsten project covers 422 hectares.

EarthLabs Expeditions: First gold pour at revitalized Madsen mine

A rare, unfiltered glimpse into what it takes to bring a historic asset back to life in one of Canada’s richest gold districts.

South32 ups investment in American Eagle Gold

The investment follows American Eagle's recent issuance of shares to complete its option on the NAK copper-gold project.

Silver price soars above $36, its highest in 13 years

The rally, according to analysts, was likely driven by a combination of technical momentum, improving fundamentals and broader investor interest.

Lynas Rare Earths surges as China’s export curbs disrupt auto industry

Shares hit their highest since February 2023 amid rising worries over China’s tightened export controls.

Premier American to buy Nuclear Fuels in $31M deal

Nuclear Fuels is advancing the pre-resource Kaycee uranium project in Wyoming’s Powder River basin.

Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto mine faces more legal uncertainty in Mali

A Malian court again delayed ruling on Barrick's gold mine administration.

Meta, Constellation power deal may help uranium miners: analysts

Tech companies such as Meta need vast amounts of energy to operate their data centres and artificial intelligence applications.

Ontario fast-tracks controversial mining law

The Canadian province will have “special economic zones" in which mining projects can be exempted from provincial laws and regulations.

Former De Beers CEOs circle diamond giant as sale nears

Anglo American has reportedly received buyer interest in De Beers from former bosses Gareth Penny and Bruce Cleaver.

India likely to seek removal of US steel tariffs in trade talks rather than immediate retaliation

India may not retaliate immediately against the US over its steep tariffs on steel and aluminum, and may instead seek their removal through the ongoing talks on a bilateral trade agreement (BTA), two people familiar with the matter said.

British Columbia, First Nations partner on land use project plan for resource development  

Premier David Eby has outlined the government’s vision for attracting mining investment to the province, particularly in the mineral-rich northwest. 

Marimaca Copper surges on $17.7M placement with institutional investors

Net proceeds from the offering will be used to advance the company's 100%-owned Marimaca copper project.

Cobalt Holdings drops London IPO plans

The company previously aimed to raise as much as $230 million, which would have been the largest mining IPO in London since 2022.

Hudbay pauses Snow Lake mine in Manitoba due to wildfire

Despite the temporary halt, Hudbay management still expects to achieve its 2025 annual guidance for Manitoba.

EU adds 13 new critical mineral projects abroad

Brussels expands raw materials push amid China's export curbs.

Gold price holds above $3,350 on trade uncertainty, jobs data

Gold is up around 28% this year, just $150 below an all-time high.

Nevada King bumps Atlanta gold project resource by 122%

The Atlanta gold mine project’s overall tonnage in those categories now totals 27.7 million tonnes grading 1.14 grams gold per tonne.

Defense Metals eyes $250M financing for British Columbia rare earth project

Canada’s export credit agency expressed its interest in participating as a mandated lead arranger for the debt financing package.

Gemfields’ Montepuez leads, Kagem lags in 2024 payouts

The Montepuez ruby mine returned 24% of revenue to Mozambique, while Kagem emerald operation contributed only 9% to Zambia.

Abu Dhabi’s IRH buys controlling stake in Alphamin

International Resources Holding is buying a 56% stake in Alphamin to gain access to one of the world’s biggest tin mines.

Mining sector wants action, not promises, says Calibre CFO

Calibre Mining chief financial officer Daniella Dimitrov says Ottawa’s talk on fast-tracking permitting needs action.

India defies global steel slump with 33% output growth since 2019

India is emerging as a global outlier in the steel sector, recording a 33% surge in output between 2019 and 2024, even as global steel production contracted by 1% over the same period. According to a recent report by Jefferies, India stands out as the onl

Barrick CEO talks slimming its gold portfolio

Barrick is positioning itself for a future shaped increasingly by copper, with two key projects to kick off production in 2028.

MTM Critical Metals reports high-grade antimony recovery from US e-waste  

This “urban ore” contained 3.13% antimony, a grade more than three times higher than some of the world’s largest primary deposits, the company said.

Allied Gold to list on NYSE

The stock will trade under the ticker symbol "AAUC", the same as its Toronto-listed shares.

First Quantum faces $20M monthly bill for Panama copper mine care

Panamanian Mining Chamber said cost of care plan could be covered by selling copper concentrate stored at the site.

Mount Etna erupts, unleashing lava – and possibly hidden minerals

The eruption is the most significant Mount Etna has had since 2014.

Graphite One surges on FAST-41 approval for Alaska mine project

FAST-41 is designed to streamline a project's permitting process by improving federal agency coordination and timeliness of environmental reviews.

Energy Fuels shares climb on record uranium output

In May, the Pinyon Plain mine in Arizona produced nearly 260,000 pounds of uranium oxide.

Anglo American plans $26M upgrade for Quellaveco mine

Proposed changes include improving mine access, upgrading water systems, and raising moving of mined material to 150 million tonnes per year.

SolGold to quit Toronto exchange, eyes listing in Australia

The voluntary delisting comes as it aims to start production at its Cascabel project in Ecuador three to four years earlier than expected.

US tariffs on steel, aluminium to have minor impact on India, says minister

Union Minister of Steel and Heavy IndustriesHD Kumaraswamy on Monday said that India is likely to experience only a "minor impact" from the recent US decision to increase tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.

Ivanhoe rebounds on planned partial restart of flooded copper mine

Ivanhoe said its engineering team is working on a dewatering plan that would see the western side of the mine to return to operations later this month.

Mali court postpones ruling on Barrick’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex

A Malian court has, for the third time, postponed a hearing on whether to place the complex under provisional administration.

Gold price surges near one-month peak as geopolitical risks mount

Spot gold surged 2.6% to its highest since the first week of May.

Copper price jumps on weaker dollar and tariff fears

The rally followed Trump’s announcement that the US will double tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50%.

Silver price marches past $34 on renewed trade tensions

The metal rallied over 4% as markets digested a potential re-escalation in Sino-American trade conflicts.

Teck halts Chile copper mine for one month

The unplanned downtime could reduce Teck's 2025 EBITDA by less than C$20 million, says analyst.

Bolivian court pauses Chinese, Russian lithium deals

The deals aimed to establish direct lithium extraction facilities in Salar de Uyuni in southwest Bolivia.

Ontario First Nations groups slam mining-focused Bill 5

The proposed law aims to accelerate mining development and create First Nations-led special economic zones such as for the Ring of Fire.

AngloGold sells Brazil’s Serra Grande mine to Aura for $76M

Mineração Serra Grande mine, one of AngloGold’s smaller and higher-cost operations, produced 80,000 ounces of gold in 2024.

ioneer quadruples Rhyolite Ridge reserves, costs double

Reserves increase and extended mine life come with a higher price tag: capital expenditure more than doubled to $1.67 billion.

India may escape impact of US steel tariff hike, but global fallout looms

In a move aimed at shielding American manufacturers, US President Donald Trump has announced that tariffs on imported steel and aluminium will double to 50 per cent, beginning June 4.

Lynas signs deal to secure rare earth feed in Malaysia

Lynas inked an MoU with Menteri Besar, the strategic investment arm of Malaysia’s Kelantan state, to jointly support the growth of the nation's rare earth industry.

Japan proposes rare earth cooperation with US in trade talks

The Yomiuri Shimbun, citing its sources, said the Japanese government is considering providing technical support for the processing and refining of minerals.

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