May 20, 2025 Nippon Steel still committed to full US Steel takeover, says executive The steelmakers face a May 21 deadline for the completion of a renewed national security review.
May 19, 2025 Nippon Steel boosts investment for proposed US Steel deal Nippon is now offering to build a new steel mill, save existing steelworker jobs and potentially add many more unionized roles.
May 16, 2025 Canadian green iron industry could be worth billions, create 14,000 jobs – report Report identifies “a vast but unrealized potential for Canada to shift from exporting raw iron ore to value-added green hot briquetted iron."
May 16, 2025 Guinea repossess 51 mining licences, information minister says Guinea is home to the world's largest reserves of bauxite.
May 15, 2025 Guinea revokes 46 mining licences, signalling stricter oversight of major operators The affected licences cover bauxite, gold, diamond, and graphite operations.
May 15, 2025 Ferrexpo unit faces bankruptcy proceedings in Ukraine Ferrexpo has been battling legal disputes in Ukraine since 2022.
May 13, 2025 Syria pitches Ukraine-like minerals deal to US: Times The overtures to Washington are part of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's pledge to end Syria's international sanctions.
May 13, 2025 Rio Tinto bets big on Lithium Triangle’s brine riches CEO Jakob Stausholm says brines in Argentina, Chile and Bolivia offer the best chance for the world to access low-cost, high-quality lithium.
May 13, 2025 Exxaro buys manganese mines in $640M diversification push Deal aligns with the coal miner’s strategy to diversify into energy-transitioning metals and renewable energy.
May 12, 2025 Pension fund exits Australia’s MinRes, citing governance concerns The mining services provider has been grappling with governance issues, primarily involving billionaire founder Chris Ellison.
Mercuria signs copper concentrate offtake agreement with Bulgarian miner The agreement is for 100% of copper concentrate produced at the Ellatzite mine in 2026. December 30, 2025 | 08:42 am