Ecuador’s President casts doubt on Dundee’s Loma Larga President Daniel Noboa has tasked Azuay authorities with project approval, as province seeks to revoke Loma Larga's environmental permit. Staff Writer | September 17, 2025 | 5:36 am
BHP, Lundin Mining bet $400M on Argentina copper hub Their 50:50 JV, Vicuña, plans to seek approvals and begin production at a multibillion-dollar copper project in 2030. MINING.COM Editor | September 17, 2025 | 3:59 am
Orion Minerals signs deal with Glencore unit for up to $250M funding Funding is for its Prieska copper-zinc project in South Africa. Reuters | September 16, 2025 | 5:16 pm
EnergyX to acquire Daytona Lithium, expanding Arkansas resource base The company is progressing its project Lonestar Lithium in the Smackover with its near completed demonstration plant. Staff Writer | September 16, 2025 | 4:56 pm
Barrick focused on internal growth after shedding gold assets While Barrick said the company is open to taking positions in junior companies, CEO Mark Bristow said it is not planning any major deals. Bloomberg News | September 16, 2025 | 2:42 pm
Authorities raid Swiss trader in probe linked to Russian gold Local office of Open Mineral AG raided last Thursday as part of an investigation into potential sanctions breaches relating to its trading. Bloomberg News | September 16, 2025 | 1:49 pm
Vedanta to keep coal as base energy source amid clean energy push Coal accounts for nearly 70% of Vedanta's energy mix, its CEO said. Reuters | September 16, 2025 | 10:41 am
Surge Battery teams up with Evolution Mining on Nevada lithium prefeasibility The companies intend to form a joint venture on the Nevada North lithium project, with a 77% interest held by Surge and 23% by Evolution. Staff Writer | September 16, 2025 | 10:17 am
India’s silver imports to gain momentum from strong investment demand Silver imports are set to pick up in the coming months, with the annual total likely to be between 5,500 and 6,000 metric tons, analyst predicts. Reuters | September 16, 2025 | 9:36 am