US development-finance agency targets AI, minerals in expansion A key priority for the DFC’s expanded efforts will be critical minerals, especially in mid-stream processing projects. Bloomberg News | December 18, 2025 | 12:30 pm
Argentina’s cradle of Malbec wine is warming up to copper mining The San Jorge copper-gold project, controlled by Zug-based Zonda Metals, would be a first for Mendoza. Bloomberg News | December 18, 2025 | 10:49 am
Mass layoffs overshadow Guinea’s Simandou mega mine as output accelerates The project is laying off thousands of workers just as it begins exporting iron ore after decades of delays and corruption scandals. Reuters | December 18, 2025 | 10:26 am
Australia lifts commodity export outlook on iron ore, gold price The value of all raw material shipments will be A$383 billion in the year through June 2026. Bloomberg News | December 18, 2025 | 10:24 am
Ontario, Ottawa sign deal to speed up major projects The deal will bring a “one project, one review” approach to major infrastructure initiatives in Canada’s most populous province. Frédéric Tomesco | December 18, 2025 | 10:22 am
Barrick officially resumes operational control of Mali mine Company will resume production gradually and focus on mandatory training for employees and contractors, according to a memo. Reuters | December 18, 2025 | 9:58 am
Trilogy-South32 JV targets permit submission for Alaska copper deposit next year Ambler Metals, the joint venture, recently approved a $35 million work program next year. Staff Writer | December 18, 2025 | 9:44 am
Canada Nickel posts country’s No 1 contained metal district Two new initial resources for its sulphide deposits in northern Ontario now make its Timmins Nickel District the largest undeveloped nickel base in the country. Northern Miner Staff | December 18, 2025 | 8:34 am
Integra CEO aims for mid-tier gold output in Idaho The company pegs total pre-production capital at $389 million and targets first production in 2028. Henry Lazenby | December 18, 2025 | 8:10 am