June 17, 2024 British Columbia coal miner fined for repeatedly violating environmental protection regulations Conuma Resources as been fined for over 400 environmental protection violations, according to CBC.
June 17, 2024 Bluestone stock folds as Guatemala challenges Cerro Blanco open-pit permit The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Guatemala is challenging the January permit amendment allowing the mining transition.
June 17, 2024 China’s hydropower surge raises aluminum production to a record Heavy rains have improved hydropower reserves in Yunnan and allowed smelters to recommence operations.
June 16, 2024 Taseko reaches tentative labour deal for Gibraltar mine restart Gibraltar is the second-largest open-pit copper mine in Canada.
June 14, 2024 De Beers plans return to marketing roots as split from Anglo American looms De Beers, which created the global market for diamond engagement rings through its "A Diamond is Forever" campaign, is shifting back to its marketing roots.
June 14, 2024 Former airline manager wanted in Canada’s biggest gold heist to turn himself in — report Former Air Canada manager wanted on charges in connection with the April 2023 theft of more than$20 million in gold from Toronto's Pearson International Airport, according to the CBC.
June 14, 2024 Second Australian rare earths producer suffers cyber attack Iluka Resources and Northern Minerals have become victims of cyber attacks in recent weeks.
June 14, 2024 Neo Performance Materials launches strategic review The Canadian rare earths company said the review could include a sale, divestiture, or a merger.
June 13, 2024 West Red Lake pours gold bar at Madsen mine Approximately 415 oz. of gold were recovered during the first phase of the mill cleanup in 2023.
June 13, 2024 NextSource lands World Bank support for Molo graphite expansion The proposed expansion will increase the Molo mine's capacity by nearly nine times to 150,000 tpa.
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