Trump eyes executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining
The move would enable miners to bypass the ISA and obtain permits from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Vale to receive $1 billion in Alianca Energia JV deal
Vale said it would sell 70% of Alianca Energia to Global Infrastructure Partners.
First Quantum pulls back from arbitration on Panama copper mine
Move opens a door for more negotiations with the nation over the Cobre Panama mine that’s been shuttered for more than a year.
NICO project in Northwest Territories could establish domestic bismuth supply
China in February announced plans to impose export controls on five key metals — tungsten, tellurium, molybdenum, indium and bismuth — in response to US tariffs.
Freeport-McMoRan lowers first-quarter gold sales forecast
The company said it expects first-quarter gold sales to be roughly 100,000 ounces below its prior forecast of 225,000 ounces.
ArcelorMittal South Africa defers plant closure after $92M injection
The closure of the long-steel operations has been expected since November 2023.
PDAC JV video: Onyen platform streamlines compliance reporting, CEO says
Under new reporting standards that took effect in January, companies are now required to confirm their sustainability and risk data.
PDAC JV video: SAP and Syntax tackle funding constraints for juniors
A partnership between the software companies is seeking to help miners shift from manual processes to real-time financial reporting and automated cost tracking.
Trump push for US fertilizer won’t be enough to replace imports
The US gets roughly 90% of its potash — used in the production of corn and soybeans, the nation’s two biggest crops — from other countries.