First Quantum takes small steps in long road to Panama mine restart The Canadian company has begun preparations to ship out 120,000 metric tons of semi-processed copper. Bloomberg News | June 19, 2025 | 2:55 pm
Niger to nationalize Somair uranium venture operated by Orano Orano holds a 63% stake in Somair, while Niger's state-owned Sopamin owns the remainder. Reuters | June 19, 2025 | 2:49 pm
Electra Battery Materials begins build to restart North America’s only cobalt sulfate refinery The early works initiative is partially supported by a $20 million award from the US Department of Defense. Staff Writer | June 19, 2025 | 1:12 pm
Canada could slap more duties on US steel and aluminum, says Carney Canada will soon adopt tariff measures to address risks associated with persistent global overcapacity and unfair trade in steel and aluminum. Reuters | June 19, 2025 | 12:21 pm
India restricts import of gold infused metals India has imposed curbs on imports of palladium, rhodium and iridium alloys containing more than 1% gold by weight. Reuters | June 19, 2025 | 11:06 am
Rio Tinto agrees on $139M settlement to end Mongolian copper mine lawsuit The lawsuit, led by US hedge fund Pentwater Capital, alleged that the Australian miner had failed to accurately disclose the status of the underground expansion. Staff Writer | June 19, 2025 | 10:14 am
World’s most profitable nickel plants face cost challenge The price of sulfur, a chemical used to produce acid, has more than tripled in price over the past year. Bloomberg News | June 19, 2025 | 8:58 am
Titan Mining soars on $15.8M EXIM funding for zinc-graphite development Titan is aiming to expand its 100%-owned Empire State Mines zinc operation in New York state. Staff Writer | June 19, 2025 | 8:44 am
Greenland grants 30-year permit to EU-backed Molybdenum mine Malmbjer is expected to supply roughly 25% of the EU’s annual molybdenum demand over its first decade of operation. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2025 | 8:38 am