July 21, 2025

Seabed regulators will scrutinize mining firms seeking US licenses

The US plans to issue the world’s first seabed mining license in international waters under a little-used 1980 federal law.

July 21, 2025

Trump’s critical minerals obsession reignites deep-sea mining

Still, the Trump-triggered seabed mining boom faces significant hurdles.

July 21, 2025

Anglo Asian begins copper production at Demirli mine

From 2026 onwards, Demirli's production is expected to reach 15,000 tonnes annually.

July 21, 2025

AVZ slams Congo-KoBold deal over disputed lithium project

AVZ claims a new US-backed partnership on the Manono lithium and tin deposit clashes with an arbitration ruling.

July 20, 2025

South32 Q4 manganese output recovers after cyclone, beats estimates

The company's GEMCO project in Australia's Northern Territory faced severe storms in early 2025.

July 18, 2025

Northern Dynasty extends losses as it seeks court resolution on Pebble project veto

Company has filed a motion in Alaska's federal district court seeking a summary judgment briefing schedule with respect to its pending litigation.

July 18, 2025

US transfers acreage near proposed mining road to Alaska native group

The Trump administration transferred 28,000 acres (11,331 hectares) in a remote part of Northwest Alaska to a native corporation.

July 18, 2025

Lifezone Metals buys BHP’s stake in Kabanga, estimates $1.6B project value

Kabanga is considered to be one of the world’s largest and highest-grade undeveloped nickel sulfide deposits.

July 18, 2025

KoBold signs Congo deal to boost US mineral supply

Congo and Kobold Metals agree on exploration tie‑up to boost critical‑minerals output.

July 18, 2025

Boliden CEO expects company to resume dividend payments

The miner scrapped its payout for 2024 after the acquisitions of the Somincor and Zinkgruvan mines from Lundin Mining.