August 21, 2024 Sibanye terminates supply contract for French nickel refinery as it looks to repurpose plant Earlier this year, Sibanye confirmed through a scoping study the potential of the GalliCam project, and a pre-feasibility study is currently underway.
August 20, 2024 US policy to increase mineral production must include revisiting tariffs A three-year, phase-in for tariffs on refined minerals would allow time to expand and build refineries.
August 20, 2024 Heavy rains to threaten 25% of copper projects by 2050 Verisk Maplecroft predicts that by mid-century, a quarter of global copper projects will be affected by extreme precipitation.
August 20, 2024 BHP’s quick strike fix sets tone for labor talks amid copper rally Analysts say BHP's quick fix to a recent six-day strike at its huge Escondida copper mine in Chile could set the tone for upcoming negotiations elsewhere.
August 15, 2024 Stillwater Critical collaborates with Berkeley Lab on geologic hydrogen production The Berkeley Lab has secured funding in the amount of $2 million from the US Department of Energy for this study.
August 14, 2024 Video: ‘Grade smearing’ the top industry disclosure flaw, Brent Cook says Retail investors can struggle to make sense of drill results, but some junior mining explorers make things worse with misleading reporting practices that inflate the value of their projects, industry…
August 14, 2024 Teck-Glencore JV begins environmental studies to jumpstart stalled Minnesota project NewRange plans to bring a new team with global expertise on tailings storage, water science, efficient production and carbon reduction.
August 13, 2024 Wave of Chinese copper fills warehouses abroad as demand weakens China is typically a significant net copper importer, but weak local conditions have reversed global trade flows in recent months.
August 12, 2024 Surge in M&As compels dealmakers to harness tools for compliance Concerns around the supply and demand of critical metals and other challenges can make mining M&A deals riskier and harder to complete.
August 11, 2024 Australia’s fledgling batteries downstream sector at a crossroads Albemarle’s recent call on Kemerton the latest hit to Australia’s downstream lithium ambitions as players call for government assistance.
Japan launches world’s first deep-sea rare earth mining test Tokyo has begun a seabed mining trial near Minamitori Island as it seeks to cut reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies. January 12, 2026 | 05:13 am
Australia fast-tracks critical minerals stockpile Canberra will build a strategic minerals reserve using domestic supply to shore up defence, tech manufacturing and allied supply chains. January 12, 2026 | 04:09 am
Japan sets sail on rare earth hunt as China tightens supplies The month-long mission of the test vessel Chikyu near Minamitori Island will mark the world's first attempt to continuously lift rare-earth seabed sludge. January 11, 2026 | 04:22 pm