US rare earth champion views Iran war as demand ‘accelerant’
The conflict has highlighted how future wars will be underpinned by rare earth magnets that are vital in drones and robots, according to MP Materials.
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China state firm discusses major new copper mine in Congo
The project proposed by China Railway Group is anticipated to produce between 200,000 and 500,000 tons of copper a year.
Gold Fields’ spat with Ghana contractor heads for arbitration
Engineers & Planners Co. is claiming $474.9 million over the Tarkwa mine and $264.7 million for the Damang asset.
Aurubis raises 2026 profit guidance
High metal prices, revenue growth from processing recycled materials and sulphuric acid sales in the second half would support its performance.
Nickel associations of Indonesia, Philippines sign agreement on cooperation
Agreement includes the exchange of information, joint development of nickel downstream processing technology, and human resource development.
Ontario’s Darlington SMR renews Canada’s nuclear maturity
Ontario has started construction on the first small modular reactor in the G7.
Touquoy mine reboot to yield $180M in Canadian gold
Atlantic Mining readies to reprocess about 3M tonnes of ore at the Touquoy mine, on Canada’s Atlantic coast.
Oil price bets ahead of Iran war news totalled $7 billion, reporting shows
The size exceeds previously reported bets amounting to $2.6 billion.
Buenaventura eyes 16-year boost for new Peru mine
The miner believes exploration success and new mining technology can make San Gabriel a long-lasting gold asset.