January 14, 2025 Atlas to develop Newfoundland’s Great Atlantic Salt deposit The GAS project represents North America’s first new salt mine in nearly three decades.
January 14, 2025 Canada approves $34 billion Bunge-Viterra merger with conditions The conditions for the deal approval include Bunge's divestiture of six grain elevators in Western Canada and a binding commitment from Bunge to invest at least C$520 million.
January 14, 2025 Biden signs executive order to power-up AI infrastructure The push for data centre storage power is set to boost mining for energy transition metals such as silver for solar panels, copper for wiring, and lithium, cobalt, manganese, iron,…
January 14, 2025 Uranium junior Auric Minerals picks up three projects in Quebec, shares rise The company can acquire 100% interest in the Caboose, Kawip and Manic property for total payment of C$300,000.
January 14, 2025 ABB, Epiroc extends partnership to underground trolley system solutions Recent success of ABB and Epiroc's collaboration includes the world's first battery-electric trolley truck system at the Kristineberg underground mine.
January 14, 2025 Ma’aden to open office in Brazil, invest around $1.3 billion The investment aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy to diversify its economy.
January 14, 2025 Asante Gold’s Bibiani underground feasibility confirms seven-year mine extension The post-tax net present value (5% discount rate) is estimated at $516 million with a 71% internal rate of return.
January 14, 2025 Aussie junior Minerals 260 to buy gold project from Zijin ASX-listed junior will scale up with the A$166.5 million deal, which is the first mining acquisition in Australia for 2025.
January 14, 2025 Congo courts Saudi mining investors to help curb China dominance Congo wants more partnerships with the new investors to limit the risk of relying solely on Chinese investors.
January 14, 2025 Barrick halts operations in Mali after $245m in gold seized The temporary suspension comes after the military-led government seized gold stocks from the Loulo-Gounkoto complex over the weekend.
Bessent says Australia, India invited to G7 meeting on critical minerals Bessent said he had been pressing for a separate meeting on the issue since last summer's summit of G7 leaders. January 09, 2026 | 04:30 pm
Rio-Glencore deal closer than ever with premium and CEO in focus Glencore boss Gary Nagle has called it the most obvious deal in mining. January 09, 2026 | 03:39 pm
Japan seeks support as fears rise over China’s rare earth grip The impact of China’s latest move is still unclear, but existing export controls have already lengthened the time required to procure rare earth magnets. January 09, 2026 | 03:16 pm