October 19, 2023 Taliban plans to formally join China’s Belt and Road Initiative Beijing has sought to develop its ties with the Taliban-run government since it took over in 2021, even though no other country has recognised the administration.
October 18, 2023 British Columbia junior miner goes to court over permitting delays Taranis Resources is taking the province to court over permitting delays that the company says may be related to a mischaracterization by the Mines minister.
October 18, 2023 Gold price rises to 11-week high on escalating Middle East conflict Bullion has been on the rise since Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel earlier this month, up more than 5% over that period.
October 17, 2023 Nigeria to require mining firms to invest in domestic processing Government wants to boost processing and refining of metals like lithium and zinc within the country.
October 17, 2023 Glencore to shut Mount Isa copper mines by 2025, cut 1,000 jobs – AFR Move will result in the loss of about 1,000 jobs, though it will keep its refinery and smelters open in North Queensland.
October 16, 2023 US DOI draft study poses further setback for Alaska’s Ambler road project The US Department of the Interior found that as many as 66 communities whose subsistence-style living activities could be affected.
October 16, 2023 China’s lithium triangle inroads show US challenges in EV race The lithium triangle of South America accounts for more than half of global resources.
October 16, 2023 Mali to meet or exceed forecast for industrial gold output Production is expected to reach or even exceed its 67.7 tonnes forecast for 2023, according to a mines ministry official.
October 16, 2023 US, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summit The US Chamber of Commerce and BusinessEurope made the call on Monday, before President Biden hosts European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.
October 16, 2023 Tsingshan plans $233 million lithium-related investment in Chile Company to set up a plant to produce lithium iron phosphate, Chilean President Gabriel Boric said.
AME calls on BC Premier to appeal court decision on Indigenous rights in mineral claims staking The BC court previously determined the province’s DRIPA incorporates the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. December 12, 2025 | 01:32 pm
