Friedland’s Ivanhoe Atlantic urges US to list iron ore as critical mineral Ivanhoe Atlantic's move aligns with Washington’s strategy to secure minerals for military manufacturing and boost defense. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 21, 2025 | 8:10 am
Silver price back above $33 as it rides gold’s momentum Silver has quietly become one of the best-performing commodities this year. Staff Writer | May 21, 2025 | 8:01 am
Amex nearly triples Perron project gold in Quebec Open pit and underground stope constrained resources now total 8.18 million measured and indicated tonnes grading 6.13 grams per tonne gold. Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | May 21, 2025 | 7:55 am
Energy storage boom drives battery shift, leaving nickel, cobalt behind LFP batteries are fuelling a boom in energy storage projects. Reuters | May 21, 2025 | 7:50 am
Indonesian state miner Antam seeks $500 million syndicated loan It would be the country’s first syndicated dollar borrowing from a state-owned enterprise this year. Bloomberg News | May 21, 2025 | 7:24 am
Zimbabwe lithium exporters seek tax delay until 2027 Miners are asking for the 5% levy aimed at fostering a domestic refining industry to be delayed for two and a half years. Bloomberg News | May 21, 2025 | 7:20 am
Solaris lands $200M from Royal Gold for Ecuador copper-gold project Funding package includes a gold stream and a net smelter return royalty, which will be structured in three instalments. Staff Writer | May 21, 2025 | 5:03 am
Rio Tinto defends Pilbara after Forrest voices ‘wasteland’ fears Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest warned that China's shift from coal-powered furnaces could threaten Australia's iron ore sector. Bloomberg News | May 21, 2025 | 4:53 am
Rosneft acquires Russia’s largest rare earth deposit The move by Russia’s state-run oil giant Rosneft mirrors a broader trend of oil majors diversifying into critical minerals. MINING.COM Editor | May 21, 2025 | 3:49 am