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Ukraine will close the application window for its first ever product sharing agreement in lithium on Dec. 12.
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Endeavour Silver sells Bolañitos mine to Guanajuato in $50M deal
The acquisition of Bolañitos adds a fifth operating asset to Guanajuato Silver's Mexico-based portfolio.
China’s October net gold imports via Hong Kong fall about 64% from September
"What we're really seeing here is a weakness in the Chinese demand while they have been firmly strong earlier in the year," analyst says.
Kimberley Process stalls again on conflict diamond reform
The World Diamond Council spent three years redefining the concept to cover non-state violence and acknowledge miners.
UBS raises copper price forecasts on supply concerns
UBS lifted its price forecasts for successive quarters of 2026, beginning with $11,500/t for March, followed by $12,000 and $12,500 for June and September, respectively.
UK to meet 30% of critical mineral needs at home by 2035
A new 10-year strategy mirrors US, Canadian and EU efforts to cut dependence on China-dominated supply chains.
Highland Copper exits White Pine North project for $30M
The cash proceeds are expected to fund the activities required to advance its Copperwood project to a construction decision.
Barrick to pay Mali $430M to settle mine dispute
Barrick will reportedly pay 144B CFA francs within six days of signing deal with Mali, plus 50B via VAT offsets.
Canada, India eye nuclear export deal: report
The deal, potentially covering 10 years, could be part of a broader approach to nuclear energy and economic collaboration between the two countries.