Barrick drops ‘Gold’ from name as prices for the metal fuel profit Shift comes as it reported a first-quarter profit that beat analysts' estimates, thanks to record-high gold prices. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 7, 2025 | 3:43 am
Niger security forces search Orano offices and seize phones Reuters sources said Orano's local director Ibrahim Courmo had been arrested. Reuters | May 6, 2025 | 4:54 pm
Lynas CEO says company is eyeing rare earths buys in Malaysia, Brazil CEO Amanda Lacaze says it is uneconomic to rely upon government funding to construct and then government funding to produce. Reuters | May 6, 2025 | 4:50 pm
Biotech startup, researchers revive old tech to make low-carbon protein from coal Cvictus recently received a $1.7 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to scale its technology. Staff Writer | May 6, 2025 | 4:50 pm
Lake Resources launches review of Argentina lithium project The review is exploring options that include the sale of a stake in the Kachi project. Reuters | May 6, 2025 | 4:16 pm
World’s biggest zinc mine gets caught in US-China tariff turmoil Teck Resources' Red Dog mine, some 105 miles inside the Arctic Circle, accounts for about 5% of global zinc supply and 2.5% of lead. Bloomberg News | May 6, 2025 | 3:12 pm
Copper market volatility to persist amid tariff risks, says WoodMac analyst In the long run, copper demand will still be supported by the energy transition. Staff Writer | May 6, 2025 | 1:06 pm
Revival Gold bets on Mercur and Beartrack-Arnett as catalysts in a tight gold market As gold goes from record to record, miners are looking for ways to cut development times to capture favourable market conditions. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | May 6, 2025 | 10:59 am
Private equity deals in mining set to rise on energy transition needs, says S&P Global Global output of most battery metals has been declining due to weak prices, highlighting the need for new investments to grow the supply. Staff Writer | May 6, 2025 | 10:06 am