Sasquatch Resources eyes Mount Sicker waste rock to unlock gold and clean up legacy pollution

Vancouver Island project could set precedent for reclaiming historic mine sites across British Columbia, CEO says.

Op-Ed: Why mining companies are rewriting their technology roadmaps

As volatility reshapes global markets and stakeholder expectations continue to rise, mining companies are entering a period of strategic reset.

Lynas Rare Earths produces first samarium

This expands Lynas' range of separated heavy rare earth oxide products to three, alongside dysprosium and terbium.

Idaho aligns Black Pine project permitting with FAST-41

Black Pine is the first US precious metals project where both federal and state agencies are aligned under a single, coordinated permitting framework.

Atlantic Lithium wins key Ghana approval for Ewoyaa mine

Parliament has backed the Ewoyaa lithium project, granting it flexible royalties and unlocking financing talks.

Myriad Uranium sells New Mexico project to tech venture for 6X return

Company will sell its Red Basin property to Subatomic Industries, which is backed by 8VC and Overmatch Ventures, for $2.5 million cash.

Aclara closes in on new rare earth supply chain outside China

The Virginia Tech plant at Blacksburg is expected to produce its first separated light rare earth oxides in May.

Teck’s undisclosed royalty worth billions on Barrick’s Fourmile could stymie IPO plans

Teck owns a 10% net legacy profits interest over an area that includes a “meaningful” overlap with the Fourmile discovery, analyst said.

Silver X raises $50M in oversubscribed debt placement

Its CEO called the private placement "an important step" towards its goal of becoming South America's next premier silver company.

WGC launches initiative to develop open platform for digital gold

The platform – called “Gold as a Service” – is designed to connect the physical custody of gold with the digital systems used to issue and manage gold-backed products.

Gold and silver prices plunge as oil shock fuels inflation risks

Spot gold tumbled as much as 6% test the pivotal $4,500-an-ounce level -- last seen post the end-of-January crash.

Newcore Gold lifts Enchi’s resource by 24% in Ghana

Enchi now holds an estimated 2.13 million oz. gold, including 1.5 million indicated oz. and 626,000 inferred oz.

Chilean court revives $2.5B Dominga project permit

Court reversal keeps controversial mining project alive as Supreme Court now weighs final ruling on Dominga’s future.

Freeport seeks permit for $7.5B Chile copper expansion

Environmental filing could extend El Abra mine life beyond 2029 and lift output more than threefold, reshaping national rankings.

Orla secures final permit to advance underground mining at Camino Rojo

Building an underground operation below the existing open pit would generate a 30% IRR at $3,100 per oz. gold over 17 years, the company said.

Energy price volatility has long-tail effects on commodities, says manganese producer

South Africa is the world’s largest producer of manganese ore.

Canada, Peru sign MOU on critical minerals, sustainable mining

Canada is the second-largest investor in Peru’s mining sector.

Royal Road eyes underground mine as Colombia drilling resumes

Royal Road says it’s the largest title holder in Colombia, with over 1,800 sq. km of combined mining concessions and applications.

Gold price drops to month-low on rate cut uncertainty

Spot gold went down by as much as 3% to $4,836 per ounce, its lowest since February 17.

Op-Ed: Copper rally masks smelting power shift

Midstream stress deepens as smelters face collapsing fees and rising concentration risk despite strong copper demand outlook.

New BHP CEO to tackle deals, China exposure and capital discipline

Brandon Craig steps into role with copper strategy intact but under pressure on capital, growth and global ties.

BHP names Brandon Craig as new CEO  

Craig will succeed the current CEO Mike Henry on July 1. 

American Rare Earths’ Cowboy State mine to provide feedstock for DoE research  

The company's subsidiary holds the Halleck Creek project in Wyoming, which was ranked in 2023 as one of the world’s top 10 rare earth projects.

Benz drills bonanza gold at Australia’s Mt Egerton

Benz sees Mt Egerton as a potential high-grade satellite to its early-stage Glenburgh project.

Antimony Resources hits all-time high as it prepares for initial resource

The Canadian junior said it is in the process of completing a 10,000-metre resource definition drill program.

Nouveau Monde Graphite secures $335M project debt financing

In November 2025, Matawinie was recognized as a “Major Project of National Interest” by the Canadian government.

Dakota Gold sees expansion potential at Richmond Hill

Assay results will be incorporated into a pre-feasibility study, due in the second half of 2026.

BHP targets $5B Escondida upgrade to fight grade decline

The new concentrator aims to counter lower grades and secure long-term copper production amid rising global demand.

Congo to approve Chemaf sale to US-backed Virtus

Approval of a high-stakes acquisition signals how a new US partnership aims to secure access to key battery metals.

Lucara finds rare blue diamond at Botswana mine

The diamond, recovered from stockpiled ore, highlights Karowe’s value as Lucara advances underground expansion plans.

Sangdong tungsten mine in South Korea returns to production after 30 years

At full capacity, Sangdong is expected to supply around 40% of the global tungsten demand outside China.

Nth Cycle inks $1B offtake deal with Trafigura

Nth Cycle said it plans to establish new operations in South Carolina and the Netherlands.

Southern Cross drills antimony discovery in Australia

Sunday Creek stands out for its high grades of the critical metal.

US ties Zambia HIV aid to minerals: New York Times

According to the NYT, Washington has delayed finalizing the $1.5 billion funding while discussions continue over broader economic cooperation.

Harena eyes California rare earth, uranium assets

The assets have already delivered strong results for heavy rare earths and uranium, Harena's chairman said.

ACG Metals hunts copper deals to build Western supply

Miner explores acquisitions across the vast Tethyan Belt as copper demand rises and prices turn volatile.

Falcon seeks $100M from Guinea in World Bank court

The dispute stems from a May 2025 decree issued by Guinea’s president that revoked more than 50 exploration and mining permits.

Orion closes largest ever fundraise, bringing total AUM over $9B

So far, it is already 61% committed across a portfolio of projects, Orion said.

BHP wins UK appeal ending case over Brazil dam collapse claims

Court ruling halts allegation the miner funded litigation to block Brazilian municipalities from pursuing claims in London.

Centaurus inks Glencore deal for Jaguar nickel output 

Centaurus locks in Glencore as a buyer for Jaguar nickel, strengthening the case for a final investment decision.

Chinese firm keeps Canada’s only antimony mine idle

The Beaver Brook mine in Newfoundland and Labrador, owned by China Minmetals, is idled, raising supply concerns.

US launches $500M initiative to boost critical minerals processing

The funding opportunity seeks to support demonstration and commercial-scale facilities that process or recycle critical materials.

Open-pit gold miners most exposed to high oil prices: Jefferies

"We view cost risk as more of a question of when rather than if,” Jefferies mining analysts led by Fahad Tariq said.

Investors prefer North America to Africa: Sprott chief

"There has been more demand for stable jurisdictions such as Canada and the US,” Sprott managing partner Maria Smirnova says.

Rio Tinto slows Quebec lithium plant build, timeline intact

Rio Tinto says the project is 70% ready and that cutting the workforce won't affect the overall timeline.

Oil shock could sharply raise mining costs: BMO

If crude hits $100 a barrel, mining costs could rise about 20% for iron ore, 16% for copper and 9% for gold.

Op-Ed: Europe’s rare earth test begins after Finland’s drill hit

When Europe speaks about strategic autonomy in critical minerals, magnet rare earths sit near the top of the list.

Rio Tinto produces low-carbon aluminum rod in partnership with Prysmian

The partnership merges Rio's smelting and Prysmian's cable tech to help customers lower the carbon footprint of IT infrastructure.

Artemis Gold faces production outage, guidance intact

Artemis said a ball mill gearbox malfunction earlier in the week had caused the shutdown.

Cabral Gold surges on best results as output nears in Brazil

The results point to a very high-grade central zone at Jerimum Cima, company said.

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