Australia relying on luck over strategy, mining veteran says
Jake Klein warns Australia will fail in its attempt to be a critical minerals leader without serious vision and reform.
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South Africa opens rare new gold mine after record price rally
Qala Shallows is South Africa’s first new underground gold mine in 15 years.
Copper price won’t stay above $11,000 for long, says Goldman
The “critically low” inventories outside America could be avoided, the bank said.
Rio Tinto’s Nuton tech makes first-ever copper cathode at Gunnison mine
The milestone comes three months after Gunnison produced its first copper cathode at JCM.
McEwen expands high-grade gold zone at Froome mine
McEwen plans to publish an updated resource for Froome West at the end of February.
Zimbabwe gold miners warn higher royalty will boost smuggling
A letter was issued by a federation representing more than 450,000 small-scale miners.
Solidcore to buy back almost $80M worth of shares from EuroClear
The buyback, which will take place on December 19, would be denominated in UAE dirhams.
Eramet eyes manganese, lithium growth in turnaround plan
Company had been pressured by weak metal prices, production setbacks and the buyout of its lithium partner in Argentina.
Niger accuses Orano of radioactive pollution as uranium row deepens
Government said Orano could face criminal proceedings for "mass crimes" after authorities reported finding 400 barrels of radioactive core material in Madaouela.