The fight over Ghana’s illegal gold rush exposes election risks
The environmental damage has triggered a wave of protest in the capital Accra demanding a ban on all small-scale mining operations in places like Tarkwa.
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Rio Tinto holds tender with legacy inventory from Argyle and Diavik mines
Bids came in from 12 regions across Australia, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, the Middle East, Singapore and North America, Rio said.
Canada mining group uses China ban to push back on Trump tariffs
“Imposing tariffs on Canadian mineral and metal exports to the US would run counter to the shared goals of secure and reliable supply chains,” the MAC said.
Rio Tinto sells copper mine stake to Sumitomo for $399 million
Sumitomo is slated to acquire a 30% equity share of the Winu project in Australia.
Biden to announce millions in African Lobito corridor funding
Biden is expected to announce an additional $600 million in financing during his trip to Angola.
First Mining Gold’s Springpole project reaches regulatory milestone
Springpole represents one of Canada's largest undeveloped gold projects.
Portugal plans to hold delayed lithium tender in 2025
The international tender for lithium prospecting will target six areas in the north and center of the country.
Dakota Gold almost doubles Maitland deposit strike length as resource update, PEA nears
Dakota's exploration at Maitland builds on the Homestake District's legacy.
Trump tariffs could reshape global copper landscape
Canadian and Mexican exports unlikely to be cost-competitive and US would look elsewhere for 16% of its refined copper imports and 48% of semi-finished copper products.
