July 29, 2024

The future of deep sea mining hinges on a contentious election

International Seabed Authority head incumbent Michael Lodge faces Leticia Carvalho, a Brazilian ocean scientist.

July 25, 2024

Metals One to begin drilling at Råna Ni-Cu-Co project in Norway 

Drilling is focused on two targets comprising shallow, highly conductive electromagnetic anomalies.

July 24, 2024

Vedanta seeks partners to develop Zambia mines it’s regaining

The company seeks partners to carry out exploration, development and production at the Konkola Copper Mines assets.

July 24, 2024

Deep-sea miner TMC plans to be ready to apply for licence

The Metals Company said current draft rules provide them with legal cover to submit an application at any time.

July 23, 2024

Scientists discover ‘dark oxygen’ being produced by seabed metals

Researchers sampled the seabed of the Clarion-Clapperton Zone to assess the possible impacts of deep-sea mining.

July 23, 2024

Lifezone produces first metal from Kabanga nickel project in Tanzania

This milestone marks the first metal production from Kabanga since the deposit’s initial discovery in 1975.

July 23, 2024

Civil society groups file complaint against The Metals Company

Deep-sea miner is said to have misled investors, government officials, and the public through material misrepresentations and omissions.

July 23, 2024

Vale Base Metals appoints mining veteran Shaun Usmar as CEO

Usmar has more than 30 years of industry experience, with his latest role being founder and CEO of Triple Flag Precious Metals.

July 22, 2024

US says billionaire Gertler’s royalties must go to Congo for sanctions deal

A senior White House adviser said lifting that punishment is necessary to open up the assets to new investments that support US interests.

July 22, 2024

Western miners push for higher metals prices to ward off Chinese rivals

Industry leaders have pushed for two pricing structures for several years.