May 15, 2024

Brazil Potash starts construction of the Autazes project

Autazes is expected to be the largest fertilizer mine in Latin America.

May 15, 2024

Red Pine plans new resource, downplays alleged assay fraud at Ontario gold project

Drill results appear to have been manipulated since Red Pine acquired the Wawa gold project in 2014.

May 15, 2024

Lucapa to sell majority stake in Lesotho diamond mine

The diamond miner is also discussing options for the 30% in the Mothae mine held by the government of Lesotho.

May 14, 2024

Video: How the West wields laws to thwart critical mineral supply chain risks

The United States is brandishing billions of dollars in funding from recent laws to reduce the security threat from the West’s dependence on China for critical minerals.

May 14, 2024

CIM: Responsible mining and resource management from a 12-year old’s perspective

Sixth-grade student captured an audience of CEOs at the CIM conference in Vancouver.

May 14, 2024

Biden adds tariffs on Chinese critical minerals, EVs

The tariff rate on natural graphite and permanent magnets will increase from zero to 25% in 2026.

May 14, 2024

SolGold secures $10 million loan for Cascabel

Loan provides cash to support ongoing operations and flexibility to finalize a more comprehensive financing arrangement.

May 14, 2024

Anglo American to sell De Beers, Amplats to fend off BHP’s bid

Anglo plans to focus on copper while spinning out or selling its less profitable diamond, platinum, coal and nickel businesses.

May 13, 2024

Chile truckers protest rising crime in threat to mine transport

There were no immediate reports of disruptions at Chile’s giant copper and lithium operations.

May 13, 2024

New copper-based surface makes cell phone screens antibacterial

Researchers have designed a transparent copper surface that is non-conductive and resistant against the growth of certain bacteria.