US, UK make progress on critical minerals agreement, US says US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said "significant progress" was made on a US-UK critical minerals agreement in talks on Saturday in Japan. Reuters | October 28, 2023 | 8:27 pm
At least 32 dead, 14 missing after ArcelorMittal mine fire in Kazakhstan ArcelorMittal Temirtau said 206 of 252 people at the Kostenko mine had been evacuated after what appeared to be a methane blast. Reuters | October 28, 2023 | 8:10 pm
Burkina Faso targets bigger royalties as gold production drops The West African nation increased the minimum royalty rate for spot price above $1,500 an ounce to 6% from 5%. Bloomberg News | October 27, 2023 | 2:04 pm
Gold price jumps past $2,000 as Israel-Hamas clash raises haven allure Spot gold rose as much as 1.2% after Israel’s military said it was “expanding ground activity” in Gaza. Bloomberg News | October 27, 2023 | 1:42 pm
Dixie Gold agrees to friendly takeover by Australia’s Omnia Metals The consideration represents a premium estimated to be in excess of 600% to Dixie Gold's value on the date of agreement. Staff Writer | October 27, 2023 | 1:25 pm
Innovative solutions applied to some of world’s most pressing sustainability challenges Kazakhstan has been taking measures to achieve decarbonization while also incorporating nature-based solutions. Brendan Duprey | October 27, 2023 | 12:02 pm
$7 billion in subsidies raises spectre of Canadian hydrogen development British Columbia's abundant clean hydro power is attracting a wave of hydrogen production and export proposals. Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | October 27, 2023 | 11:35 am
Stornoway Diamond files for bankruptcy for second time, stops operations at Quebec site Renard is Quebec’s first and only diamond mine, opened in 2017. Nicolas Van Praet - The Globe and Mail | October 27, 2023 | 10:06 am
Caspin Resources makes heavy rare earths discovery in WA’s West Musgrave The company has now reported its highest grade REE mineralization intersected to date at the Duchess Prospect at Mount Squires. Amanda Stutt | October 27, 2023 | 9:45 am