September 23, 2025 Ghana study warns of hazardous toxin levels linked to mining as artisanal gold output soars Soil readings in some areas have reached 134 times amounts deemed to be safe, a government-backed study has found.
September 22, 2025 Oceans protection law to tighten squeeze on seabed miners The High Seas Treaty, effective January, enables vast conservation zones in international waters to protect 30% of the oceans.
September 19, 2025 Switzerland probes trader over alleged sanctioned Russian gold dealings Sanctions on Russian gold were imposed by Switzerland in August 2022, aligning it with the European Union's sanctions.
September 17, 2025 Director of Brazilian mining agency arrested in $300M corruption probe Authorities say bribes enabled illegal iron ore mining in protected areas.
September 17, 2025 Ecuador’s President casts doubt on Dundee’s Loma Larga President Daniel Noboa has tasked Azuay authorities with project approval, as province seeks to revoke Loma Larga's environmental permit.
September 16, 2025 Authorities raid Swiss trader in probe linked to Russian gold Local office of Open Mineral AG raided last Thursday as part of an investigation into potential sanctions breaches relating to its trading.
September 15, 2025 PM told Anglo American to move HQ to Canada for Teck deal nod – report Mark Carney issued ultimatum for its proposed acquisition of Teck Resources.
September 15, 2025 Alamos Gold ends $1B fight in Turkey with $470M assets sale Alamos is selling its Turkish subsidiary to Middle East-based Tumad Madencilik Sanayi, a unit of Nurol Holding.
September 12, 2025 Brazil prosecutors call for halt on lithium mining in Minas Gerais The National Mining Agency has 20 days to assess current permits and will not issue new ones until consultations are carried out.
September 12, 2025 MMG’s $500M nickel deal with Anglo American faces EU doubts The miner confirmed that EU antitrust officials raised concerns about its Chinese ownership but is confident the deal will clear.
Ioneer eyes bid for Rio Tinto’s US boron unit Boron, an element mineral with few producers, was added to the US list of critical minerals last month. December 12, 2025 | 02:49 pm
