Torngat Metals’ rare earths project revival aims to create ‘a new industry in Canada’ CEO says Strange Lake stands out among North American rare earth projects for its heavy rare earth content. Amanda Stutt | July 4, 2025 | 2:23 pm
Newmont to fire at least 10% of staff at Suriname’s Merian mine According to the company, some 1,550 people currently work at the Merian site. Reuters | July 4, 2025 | 11:54 am
Iron ore gets second weekly boost on hopes of supply-side reform Analysts at Citigroup see the signals from China as a likely precursor for so-called supply-side reform 2.0. Bloomberg News | July 4, 2025 | 9:52 am
Guinea bauxite exports up 36% on Chinese demand Guinea’s surging bauxite shipments to China coincide with the planned launch of the massive Simandou iron ore project. Reuters | July 4, 2025 | 9:23 am
Peru ramps up fight against illegal mining, kicks most informal miners off permit scheme Peru's government has kicked 50,565 informal miners off of a temporary program. Reuters | July 4, 2025 | 9:13 am
Northern Dynasty in talks to settle EPA litigation, shares hit 5-year high The EPA, in a July 3 filing, confirmed that it is "open to reconsideration" of its decision to veto the Pebble mine project. Staff Writer | July 4, 2025 | 9:01 am
‘Big, beautiful’ US bill would end tax credit for critical minerals The credit provides a 10% tax incentive for the domestic extraction, processing and recycling of key battery and industrial minerals. Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | July 4, 2025 | 8:17 am
Chaos in Bolivian Congress over China, Russia lithium contracts Bolivian lawmakers and protesters clashed over lithium deals with China and Russia, accusing the government of selling out national interests. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 4, 2025 | 7:37 am
Researchers from Scotland and Canada partner to clean up contaminated mine water They plan to develop a low-cost system combining microalgae and calcium silicate to remove and recover cobalt, nickel and copper for reuse. Staff Writer | July 4, 2025 | 7:11 am