Spain’s Zelestra aims to power Peru mines with $1 billion renewables investment Zelestra on Thursday inaugurated its $177 million San Martin solar park in the Arequipa region, the largest solar plant in Peru. Reuters | July 17, 2025 | 1:10 pm
BHP, Lundin JV extends useful life of Argentina copper mine Their Vicuña joint venture said it was extending the useful life of its Josemaria copper, gold and silver project in Argentina by six years. Reuters | July 17, 2025 | 1:05 pm
US set to impose 93.5% duty on China battery material The US Commerce Department imposed preliminary anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports of graphite. Bloomberg News | July 17, 2025 | 12:40 pm
Japan, EU to explore joint rare earths procurement, Nikkei reports Japan and the EU will launch a new "economic two-plus-two" dialogue to bring together their foreign and economy ministers. Reuters | July 17, 2025 | 11:36 am
Ultra-rare metal rides AI boom as commodities star performer Ruthenium has eclipsed the headline-grabbing rallies in other commodities like gold and silver. Bloomberg News | July 17, 2025 | 11:14 am
NexMetals receives EXIM letter for potential $150M loan The loan will support its redevelopment of two nickel-copper mines in Botswana. Staff Writer | July 17, 2025 | 10:44 am
Northern Dynasty shares plunge 55% on insider selling With Thursday's move, Northern Dynasty has now erased all gains from July 4, when the company announced it was in talks to settle its litigation with the EPA. Staff Writer | July 17, 2025 | 10:20 am
Ex-Lundin CEO Rockandel joining Infor to seize on mining deals Peter Rockandel spent the past six months doing advisory work “with a select group of clients” before deciding to make a full-time return. Bloomberg News | July 17, 2025 | 9:14 am
Special forces veterans lead US bid to buy Congo cobalt miner Orion Resource Partners and Virtus Minerals are jointly negotiating the purchase of Chemaf, Bloomberg sources say. Bloomberg News | July 17, 2025 | 9:07 am