April 13, 2023

Asteroid mining startup AstroForge readies first mission

The California-based company will test its technique for refining platinum from a sample of asteroid-like material, while in orbit.

April 11, 2023

CHARTS: Mining’s top 50 companies top $1.4 trillion value amid M&A fever 

World’s top 50 mining companies build on gains in the first quarter of 2023, but remain well below valuations this time last year as M&A fever grips the sector.

April 10, 2023

PolyMet completes $195 million rights offering, with Glencore upping stake

The proceeds will be used to fund the company's portion of the NewRange JV with Teck.

April 5, 2023

South Africa’s Northam quits RBPlat takeover battle

Northam's decision to end its pursuit of RBPlat clears the path for Impala.

March 31, 2023

Generation Mining’s updated Marathon feasibility shows strong economics

The company recently finalized an offtake agreement with Glencore.

March 30, 2023

South African ex-Treasury boss helms billion-dollar lithium plan

The former head of South Africa’s National Treasury has been tasked with cleaning up a scandal-dogged company that’s contemplating partnering a Chinese battery maker.

March 30, 2023

Palladium One surges as Glencore invests in critical minerals explorer 

Glencore is paying $4.25 million for the stake of about 28.3 million shares.

March 27, 2023

Tharisa agrees $130 million debt facility with Absa, Société Générale

Tharisa is building its 70% owned Karo PGM mine in Zimbabwe

March 23, 2023

Sibanye-Stillwater to hand $20 million to New Century

Sibanye's emergency financial support for its takeover target New Century flagged output losses that will impact short-term liquidity.

March 15, 2023

Researchers find efficient way to turn vegetable oil industry waste into power

A new cost-effective anode catalyst can improve the power generation performance of microbial fuel cells treating vegetable oil industry wastewater.