Gold Fields nears $2.4B Gold Road takeover ahead of vote Gold Fields would gain full ownership of the Gruyere mine in Western Australia, where it currently holds a 50% stake. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2025 | 6:58 am
Indonesia president signals intention to go after illegal mines Indonesia will move to “rectify” illegal mines estimated to have caused $19 billion in state losses. Bloomberg News | August 15, 2025 | 6:44 am
China warns Western companies against stockpiling rare earths, FT reports China is warning western companies against stockpiling rare earths or risk even greater shortages. Reuters | August 15, 2025 | 6:39 am
Russia to sell seized stake in gold producer UGC to unit of Gazprombank Russia will sell a majority stake in gold producer Uzhuralzoloto it seized from businessman Konstantin Strukov to a unit of state-owned Gazprombank. Reuters | August 15, 2025 | 6:36 am
Dubai investor offers $10M lifeline to Lucapa Diamond The deal ensures creditors are fully paid, while shareholders get up to 1.8 AUD cents per share, up from 1.4 cents. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2025 | 4:04 am
Bolivia election and lithium: What you need to know Some investors hope a political shift will change regulations and unlock access to untapped lithium resources in the country. Reuters | August 15, 2025 | 3:25 am
Hybrid navigation system successfully deployed in Europe’s deepest mine System entered a completely new environment - no GPS, no fixed infrastructure, no maps - and returned with precise positioning data, the company said. Staff Writer | August 14, 2025 | 4:03 pm
Brazil Potash seeks up to $1.8 billion to build Amazon mine The underground mine, around 100 miles from Manaus, the capital of Amazonas, will supply 2.4 million short tons of potash per year. Reuters | August 14, 2025 | 3:05 pm
Africa’s second-largest aluminum smelter at risk of shutdown The Mozal plant will no longer be viable under a proposed new tariff set to replace the existing one early next year. Bloomberg News | August 14, 2025 | 12:43 pm