Chile’s economy posts sharpest contraction since late 2022 on mining decline
On an annual basis, gross domestic product declined 0.5% in 2025, central bank data showed.
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Sierra Gorda plans $100M exploration push, mine-life extension in Chile
Exploration plan will be submitted in 2026 through an environmental impact study.
Valterra Platinum says input inventories are healthy despite Middle East conflict
Company said it also identified other suppliers of inputs to offset any supply risk.
Zambia forms gold venture to formalize mining, build processing
The new vehicle will operate in a part of North-Western Province that was the site of a disorderly gold rush that began last year.
MinRes reboots Bald Hill lithium mine after 18-month pause
MinRes said it expects to begin ramp-up activities soon, followed by crushing and mining operations next month.
Iran war pushed platinum market into its first surplus in six quarters, WPIC says
In the first quarter, the platinum market recorded a 268,000-ounce surplus compared with a 658,000 deficit in the same period of 2025.
Russia fails to sell stake in gold miner UGC as no one bids at auction
The 67.2% stake in UGC - one of Russia's top 10 gold miners - was valued at 140.43 billion roubles.
Op-Ed: Bankable rules matter as much as critical minerals
Greenland’s Kvanefjeld dispute underscores how regulatory uncertainty can undermine Western critical-minerals ambitions.
EU ban on Russian uranium to boost Canadian exports
Europe’s effort to curb Russian nuclear fuel dependence is creating new long-term opportunities for Cameco and other Western suppliers.