August 13, 2024 DRC-Zambia border reopens, copper exports resume Congo's import ban last month led to protests and Zambia closing the border for transport drivers' safety.
August 13, 2024 Video: Chinese lithium oversupply comes at a cost, says Patriot Battery Metals CEO Although lithium prices remain low, and recent market volatility has caused confusion, Ken Brinsden sees reasons for optimism.
August 13, 2024 CleanTech Lithium heads for Australian listing The Chile-focused explorer and direct lithium extraction enthusiast will also seek $13m in capital funding.
August 13, 2024 BHP workers at Escondida copper mine go on strike The strike at the world’s largest copper mine began at 8 a.m. Chile time and involves the union’s 2,400 members.
August 12, 2024 Indian state-run miner NMDC’s Q1 profit tops estimates on higher prices Profit for the country's largest state-owned iron ore miner swelled 20% from a year earlier.
August 12, 2024 Western Copper pushes back environmental statement submission for Casino project The company now plans to submit the ESE statement in July 2025 instead of the second half of 2024.
August 12, 2024 Endeavour Silver suspends Guanaceví mill, expects Q3 output hit Guanaceví was initially forecast to produce between 5.3-5.8 million oz. of silver and 34,000-38,000 oz. of gold in 2024.
August 12, 2024 Lucara sales offer glimmer of hope to struggling diamond sector Lucara's Karowe mine in Botswana generated $41.3 million in revenue, a 7% increase from the same period last year.
August 12, 2024 Surge in M&As compels dealmakers to harness tools for compliance Concerns around the supply and demand of critical metals and other challenges can make mining M&A deals riskier and harder to complete.
August 12, 2024 Gold Fields buys Osisko in $1.6 billion cash deal The takeover grants the South African gold miner full ownership of the Windfall project in Canada, diversifying its portfolio.
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am