September 24, 2024

Denison deal shows slumping battery metals benefiting uranium sector

The deal and how Foremost is dropping lithium from its name show how poor prices for the light metal have quashed near-term development projects.

September 24, 2024

Australia clears coal mine expansions in hit to green goals

The government has approved an extension of Whitehaven's Narrabri, MACH Energy Australia’s Mount Pleasant and Ashton’s Ravensworth coal mines.

September 24, 2024

Firebird fully permitted to operate manganese plant in China

Firebird previously indicated that it would make a final investment decision in the second half of 2024.

September 24, 2024

Washington mulls $456 million loan for American Rare Earths Wyoming project

The project is ranked as one of the world’s top 10 rare earth projects measured in total rare earth oxides.

September 24, 2024

Congo’s South Kivu governor clears miners to resume operations

All mining activities in the restive region were suspended in July.

September 24, 2024

Summit Minerals grows Brazil niobium project with strategic buy

Newly acquired tenement sits directly east and north of its Equador niobium and tantalum project in Brazil.

September 24, 2024

ArcelorMittal halts steel plant expansion in Brazil

Increasing steel imports, especially from China, are affecting local demand says ArcelorMittal.

September 24, 2024

Petra Diamonds adjusts strategy amid 2024 market challenges

The diamond miner dealt with headwinds in fiscal year 2024 with strategic cost reductions and operational adjustments.

September 23, 2024

Metals producer backed by Canada province vows to compete with China in rare earths

China controls 95% of the global production and supply of rare earth metals.

September 23, 2024

Foran advances McIlvenna copper-gold build in Saskatchewan

The 2022 feasibility study gave the project an 18-year mine life producing an average of 65 million lb. copper equivalent annually.