March 26, 2021

Gold hub UAE toughens fight against financial crime

The United Arab Emirates is strengthening its defences against financial crime, including new restrictions on the movement of cash and precious metals.

March 26, 2021

Vital Metals to become Canada’s first rare earths miner

The Australian miner said the mining fleet was mobilized to the site this week and operations will begin before the end of March.

March 26, 2021

Alrosa fetches $23.9m in three diamond auctions

The world’s top diamond miner by output held three “special-size diamonds” auctions to celebrate its Jubilee Auction #100.

March 26, 2021

New South Wales approves $484m solar farm

The Culcairn solar farm is being developed by Neoen Australia.

March 26, 2021

Kaz Minerals bidders up takeover bid to $5.5 billion

Nova Resources has raised its offer for the miner by 9%, after minority shareholders said they would reject earlier proposals for being too low.

March 25, 2021

Vale executives investigated in Brazil over Simandou deal

Police in Rio de Janeiro will investigate Vale CEO Eduardo Bartolomeo, and other executives and former directors over the deal to explore the giant iron-ore mine in Guinea.

March 25, 2021

India to double down on coal projects amid climate warnings

India has set in motion the biggest ever auction of coal mines in the country.

March 25, 2021

Lundin Gold starts drilling at Barbasco

First drill hole is now in progress on the Emperador concession, about 7km from Lundin's Fruta del Norte gold-silver mine in Ecuador.

March 25, 2021

Wheaton acquires gold stream from Capstone’s Santo Domingo project

Wheaton will pay Capstone a total upfront cash consideration of $290 million.

March 25, 2021

Sundance refers iron ore dispute with Congo Republic to arbitration

Congo's government revoked Sundance affiliate Congo Iron's permit in December and awarded it to a little known company backed by Chinese investment.