Mali starts construction of Russia-backed gold refinery The 200-tonne capacity facility, in which Mali has a controlling stake, will be built with Russia's Yadran Group and a Swiss firm. Reuters | June 17, 2025 | 4:23 am
US looks to impose fresh steel, aluminum tariff quota on UK The quota plan is conditioned upon the United Kingdom's meeting certain requirements. Reuters | June 16, 2025 | 3:07 pm
Augusta receives EXIM letter for $50M loan to build Nevada gold mine The Reward project is expected to produce approximately 39,000 oz. over a 7.6-year life. Staff Writer | June 16, 2025 | 1:40 pm
Newmont sells exploration projects in Australia to Inflection Resources Company to acquire a 100% interest in a portfolio of copper-gold exploration projects in New South Wales and the Northern Territory. Staff Writer | June 16, 2025 | 1:33 pm
G-7 works to secure critical minerals in face of China curbs G-7 leaders aim to agree to a statement at their meeting in Kananaskis, Canada, to establish an “action plan” to diversify supplies. Bloomberg News | June 16, 2025 | 9:59 am
Vale obtains preliminary license for Bacaba copper project in Brazil The miner expects to invest about $290M during the project’s implementation phase. Staff Writer | June 16, 2025 | 9:20 am
Hudbay resumes operations in Snow Lake after evacuation orders lifted Hudbay expects to ramp up gold milling at its New Britannia facility this week. Reuters | June 16, 2025 | 9:20 am
Westhaven Gold receives $2.3M investment from Sprott, EarthLabs The funds will be used to advance its properties in the Spences Bridge gold belt of southern British Columbia. Staff Writer | June 16, 2025 | 8:24 am
Sprott to buy $200M of uranium for special fund The investment comes after spot uranium prices rose about 5.5% in May. Frédéric Tomesco - The Northern Miner | June 16, 2025 | 8:10 am