November 27, 2018 BHP unveils world-class copper find near Olympic Dam in South Australia It is already being called by some experts “the thickest high-grade copper intersection seen in years.”
November 26, 2018 Peru stops miners from exploring Rainbow Mountain tourist area In the case of Rainbow Mountain, those in favor of conservation appear to have won out.
November 24, 2018 Medgold hunts for gold in Serbia with Fortuna Silver Medgold is wrapping up a nearly 5,000-metre exploration program at its Tlamino gold-silver-lead-zinc project in southern Serbia that partner Fortuna Silver Mines is funding.
November 23, 2018 Abritration Court awards South American Silver $28 million for Malku Khota in Bolivia Exploration commenced at Malku Khota in 2003 and work on the project continued through to the expropriation in August 2012.
November 23, 2018 Gold mines to inject new life into Canada’s far north Economic growth in Yukon and Nunavut is expected to surpass the rest of Canada due to new mine construction.
November 23, 2018 Galantas Gold shares soar after court confirms Irish mine consent A judge ruled that an appeal brought forward by a local resident had failed and confirmed planning consent for an underground gold mine.
November 23, 2018 Mexican miners hit by proposed changes to code Besides tax hikes, the set of suggested rules include allowing the Ministry of Economy to name certain zones as not viable for mining.
November 22, 2018 Maverix Metals raises guidance for 2018 Maverix Metals expects to exceed its previously announced guidance for the year of 18,000 to 19,000 gold-equivalent ounces.
November 21, 2018 IDM expands Red Mountain program with third drill The company has increased its drill program by 5,400 metres; it will now drill 13,000 metres across 54 holes.
November 21, 2018 BHP searching for assets with lessons learned during downturn in mind The company’s chief financial officer has outlined a detailed plan on how to not waste a whole lot of shareholders’ money again.
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
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am