Rio Tinto takes over Ranger uranium mine site cleanup
Ranger, a key producer of uranium oxide for 40 years, closed in 2021 with an initial goal of having the site rehabilitated by 2026.
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African Rainbow Minerals ups copper game with Surge stake
The South African miner's move grants it access to an emerging critical metals district in British Columbia, Canada.
Paladin Energy kicks off commercial production at Namibia uranium mine
The company will now focus on ramping up operations at its 75%-owned Langer Heinrich uranium mine as demand for the material picks up.
Gold Fields begins gold production at new Chilean mine
The almost $1.2bn Salares Norte mine faced some unique challenges, including relocating a handful of endangered rodents, rocketing costs and technical delays.
NextSource applies to build graphite plant in Mauritius
The facility will have capacity to produce 3,600 tonnes of battery-grade graphite a year, increasing to 14,400 tonnes after 2024.
Endeavour’s probe into former CEO finds $15m in “disguised” payments
Internal investigation found two “deliberately disguised” payments to an unnamed third party, which had already received $5.9m.
Hummingbird forced to delay commercial production at Guinea gold mine
The company's main contractor, Corica Mining Services, halted work at the mine in mid-March and has not resumed activities since.
SME warns 2026 may reset US mining’s global role
Policy reform, security risks and workforce gaps will shape whether US mining momentum turns into lasting global strength in 2026.
