December 7, 2023 Surge Battery Metals secures mineral rights at Nevada North lithium project The company has secured control of over 25% of the mineral rights for the private lands within its flagship project in Elko County.
December 7, 2023 Lifezone Metals updates mineral resource for Kabanga nickel project The project in Tanzania is believed to be one of the world's largest and highest grade undeveloped nickel sulphide deposits.
December 7, 2023 Arras Minerals joins forces with Teck to explore critical minerals in Kazakhstan Teck made its first investment into Arras last November by acquiring a 9.9% stake.
December 7, 2023 Ivanhoe Mines quadruples exploration budget for 2024 The primary focus of exploration activities will be on the Western Foreland project in the DRC.
December 6, 2023 Rob McEwen ups stake in junior explorer Goliath Resources The owner of McEwen Mining made his first investment in Goliath as recently as October 2.
December 6, 2023 Gold Royalty invests $31 million in Aura Minerals project in Brazil Financing is composed of a $21 million net smelter return royalty over the Borborema project, and a $10 million gold-linked loan.
December 5, 2023 i-80 Gold reports best drill hits yet at Ruby Hill in Nevada Hole iRH23-42A returned 116.3 metres grading 10.1% zinc and 0.3 gram gold per tonne.
December 5, 2023 Norway lawmakers back deep-sea mining in Arctic Ocean The minority centre-left government and two large opposition parties have backed the proposal, with a final vote scheduled for January.
December 5, 2023 Liontown takes next step in Olympio’s Mulwarrie lithium project Following completion of stage one, Liontown can own up to a 51% interest in the Mulwarrie and Mulline lithium prospects.
December 1, 2023 Founders Metals’ high-grade hits hint at Guiana Shield bounty for Antino project in Suriname The junior miner is closing off the year with drill results as high as 13 metres at 14.03 g/t gold.
Column: Maritime logistics at the sharp end of the critical minerals race China has imposed export controls on seven rare earth elements and related products, a move that caused disruptions across valuable industries. December 12, 2025 | 03:54 pm
