Lifezone Metals buys BHP’s stake in Kabanga, estimates $1.6B project value Kabanga is considered to be one of the world’s largest and highest-grade undeveloped nickel sulfide deposits. Staff Writer | July 18, 2025 | 8:21 am
KoBold signs Congo deal to boost US mineral supply Congo and Kobold Metals agree on exploration tie‑up to boost critical‑minerals output. Staff Writer | July 18, 2025 | 6:43 am
Boliden CEO expects company to resume dividend payments The miner scrapped its payout for 2024 after the acquisitions of the Somincor and Zinkgruvan mines from Lundin Mining. Reuters | July 18, 2025 | 6:28 am
Vale Indonesia to seek up to $1.2 billion financing in 2026-2027 The first round of financing, around $500 million, will likely come from bank loans in early 2026. Reuters | July 18, 2025 | 6:25 am
BHP delays Jansen potash mine, blows budget by 30% BHP plans to spend $7B-$7.4B on the mine's first phase, up from $5.7B, with initial production a full year behind schedule. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 18, 2025 | 4:07 am
China lifts exports of rare earth products after trade war curbs Customs data released Friday show exports of all rare earth products rose 80% from a five-year low in May. Bloomberg News | July 17, 2025 | 6:39 pm
Saskatchewan Research Council adds full-scale laser sorter to mining industry services SRC's Minerals Liberation Sorting Centre is the only third-party, independent testing centre to offer bench-to-pilot scale testing, it said. Staff Writer | July 17, 2025 | 2:42 pm
Billionaire turns Pentagon into Trump’s defense investment wing Steve Feinberg is eager to build national champions across key sectors to boost US competitiveness. Bloomberg News | July 17, 2025 | 1:18 pm
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