Flash Metals USA advances critical minerals recovery plant in Texas The company is pursuing commercial opportunities across a range of critical metal feedstocks, including antimony and rare earth element magnets. Staff Writer | August 18, 2025 | 4:55 pm
BHP posts five-year low profit on weaker iron ore prices The world's largest listed miner reported an underlying attributable profit of $10.16 billion, missing the Visible Alpha consensus of $10.22 billion. Reuters | August 18, 2025 | 3:27 pm
China’s rare earth exports jump to highest since January Volumes rose 69% to 6,422 tonnes, according to customs data compiled by Bloomberg. Staff Writer | August 18, 2025 | 3:02 pm
Vulcan Elements signs rare earths supply deal with ReElement Technologies ReElement, which licenses its technology from Purdue University, will supply Vulcan with "thousands of metric tons" of rare earth oxides annually for five years. Reuters | August 18, 2025 | 2:36 pm
Avino hits bonanza silver at La Preciosa in Mexico The best intercept was from hole PMLP-25-03, beginning at 106.4 metres downhole. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | August 18, 2025 | 2:11 pm
Chile says lithium contract approved for state-run Altoandinos project with Rio Tinto EMAMI will partner with global miner Rio on the project. Reuters | August 18, 2025 | 1:47 pm
Glencore seeks $13 billion in incentives for Argentina copper projects The company is seeking benefits offered under the government program for El Pachon in San Juan province and Agua Rica in Catamarca. Bloomberg News | August 18, 2025 | 11:43 am
Nova Copper, Mi’kmaw Chiefs ink deal in Cape Breton The MOU is the foundation for open, good faith dialogue and opens the doors for the Mi’kmaq to be involved with the Sydney project. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | August 18, 2025 | 10:27 am
Osisko Development raising $203M for Cariboo gold construction The company recently arranged a $450 million loan credit facility with Appian Capital Advisory. Staff Writer | August 18, 2025 | 10:24 am