Vale to shut New Caledonia mine as buyer walks away
Australian zinc producer New Century Resources will not make an offer for a 95% stake in Vale Nouvelle Calédonie (VNC).
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Eric Sprott, First Majestic back Silver Dollar Resources
Sprott and First Majestic have agreed to participate in its C$10.5 million non-brokered private placement.
EU adds lithium to critical raw materials list
Move is part of a broader plan to cut reliance on imported supply of key commodities, including rare earths and cobalt.
Mexico miners condemn gov’t decision to scrap sectorial post
Mexico has eliminated the mining sub-secretary, one of the Ministry of Economy units, as part of a broader austerity drive.
Danakali flags improvements to Eritrea potash project
The miner has identified environmental and economic optimization opportunities at its Colluli potash project in Eritrea.
Ivanhoe expects first copper at Kakula in less than a year
Ivanhoe Mines said total underground development to date at Kakula has surpassed the 20 km mark – about 6 km ahead of schedule.
Gem Diamonds finds 233 carat rough at Letšeng mine
It's the second type II white rough over 100 carats recovered in Lesotho in ten days.
BHP to mine Australian coal using greener energy
Deal with CleanCo will help BHP cut its indirect emissions in the country by 20% in five years.
Barrick takes dispute over Porgera mining rights to PNG Supreme Court
Barrick's move comes as it has lost a court challenge in Papua New Guinea over rights to Porgera gold mine.
Friedland’s Nimba iron ore project to get World Bank backing
MIGA, the bank’s agency for foreign investment, may inject up to $135 million into HPX's project.
How 2026 will reshape the US critical mineral resilience
Emerging federal activity shows two key themes: growing support for high-risk minerals and renewed focus on domestic processing technologies.
