September 27, 2024 Panama eyes export of First Quantum’s stockpiled copper Shuttered Cobre Panama mine had accounted for about 1.5% of global copper production and about 4% of Panama’s gross domestic product.
September 27, 2024 Darwin Financial reaches $55m deal to revitalize historic California critical minerals mine The Darwin project aims to revitalize a historically significant mining operation with over $749 million previously invested in existing infrastructure.
September 27, 2024 Ghana central bank launches new gold coin to boost savings The coin, made from gold mined in Africa’s biggest producer of the metal, has been refined to 99.99% purity.
September 27, 2024 Filo shareholders approve acquisition by BHP, Lundin BHP and Lundin would acquire Filo and its flagship copper asset for total consideration of approximately C$4.1 billion.
September 27, 2024 Indonesia gold mine collapses after landslide, killing 15 The illegal gold mine in the district of Solok collapsed after a landslide on Thursday evening due to heavy rain.
September 26, 2024 Defense Metals, Saskatchewan Research Council team up to strengthen Canada’s REE supply chain The MOU provides a framework for the parties to leverage their respective capabilities and interests in the supply and processing of rare earth materials.
September 26, 2024 EnergyX raises another $50 million, opens new production facility in Austin, Texas The company's technology has raised over $110 million and is backed by investors including General Motors, Eni, and POSCO.
September 26, 2024 Volt Lithium achieves first production in Texas The company began operating its DLE system on September 17, 2024, and is currently optimizing its field unit.
September 26, 2024 Teck partially shuts British Columbia zinc plant due to fire The Trail Operations represent one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes.
September 26, 2024 Miners prefer Canada to overseas: KPMG Nearly 80% of mining executives are optimistic about the wider industry's five-year growth prospects, up sharply from 62% in 2022.
Italy seeks over $8 billion in damages from ArcelorMittal over ILVA steelworks, FT reports Acciaierie d'Italia has sued over alleged mismanagement of the steelworks. January 12, 2026 | 01:23 pm