Canada’s antimony gap shows as Iran war sharpens focus on defence metals
The country has only a handful of meaningful projects, most tied to gold systems, and still lacks a clear domestic route from mine to metal.
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USCM, Columbia University eye defence-critical metals in red mud
Partnership aims to extract key defence metals from red mud to build domestic supply chains and reduce import reliance.
Rio Tinto commissions new alumina conveyor at British Columbia smelter
Designed with a 50-year operational life, it replaces infrastructure dating back to the 1960s.
Blue Moon outlines 13-year mine at Norway copper project
The project has a net present value (after tax, discounted at 8%) of $235 million, with an internal rate of return of 19%.
Uranium Royalty to buy Sweetwater in $1.1B deal
Sweetwater controls a vast mineral estate across Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and Michigan.
Gold Basin fires CEO for alleged misconduct
The dispute is tied to Canex’s takeover of Gold Basin launched in February following a 2020 spinoff.
India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights
India has been in talks with several African countries to acquire critical mineral blocks on a government-to-government basis.
Congo creates strategic cobalt reserve to influence supply and prices
The strategic reserve will serve as the government's vehicle for managing its quota volumes.
Gold price pares gains as traders assess progress on war truce
The two sides have an “in principle agreement” to pursue further diplomacy after an inconclusive initial round of talks in Pakistan at the weekend.