April 8, 2021 Russian tycoon Komarov eyes precious metals after pipes sale Komarov is in talks to purchase the Kumroch gold deposit in Russia’s Far East from billionaire Viktor Vekselberg’s Zoloto Kamchatki.
April 8, 2021 US blacklists Myanmar state-owned gems enterprise The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on a Myanmar state-owned gems enterprise in a bid to curtail the military junta's ability to generate revenues.
April 8, 2021 Rio Tinto S. African project in limbo on security fear Local unit is in talks with authorities to permanently address violent protests around its operations, before resuming work on the Zulti South project.
April 8, 2021 Piedmont almost doubles lithium resource at US project The Aussie junior has reported a 40% increase in its lithium resource at the North Carolina-based project.
April 8, 2021 Anglo American to spin off South African coal assets The diversified miner plans to list Thungela in Johannesburg and London amid investor pressure over environmental concerns.
April 7, 2021 Eight companies developing battery metals As the world moves away from fossil fuels, battery metals are in high demand, especially with a shortage of supply from low-geopolitical risk jurisdictions.
April 7, 2021 Investors call on EPA, Congress for ban on development in Alaska’s Bristol Bay 50 investors representing $105 billion wrote about concerns of the social and environmental impacts of the Northern Dynasty's proposed Pebble mine.
April 7, 2021 Hungary triples gold reserves as central banks turn buyers again On a monthly basis, Hungary’s purchase would be the biggest since June 2019.
April 7, 2021 Canadian miners subject to tougher tailings standards The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has updated its tailings standards and it now meets or exceeds most global guidelines.
April 7, 2021 China’s record steel futures boost iron ore prices Chinese steel futures extended their rally in early trade to hit fresh peaks, boosted by strong domestic demand.
Critical Metals soars on project upgrades, US-Greenland talks Earlier this week, the company announced it will acquire a fully integrated, mobile assay laboratory to supplement its Tanbreez project. January 14, 2026 | 10:50 am