South African iron ore mine to close after ArcelorMittal halts purchases
Mining operations at the Beeshoek mine ceased at the end of October.
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Gold price rebounds amid global equities slump
Gold's recovery follows new US jobs data showing a more-than-expected rise in private employment.
EU, China created special channel to ensure rare earth supplies, commissioner says
On Tuesday, the EU Commission said EU and Chinese officials had discussed general licenses to ease the export of rare earths.
Prairie Lithium begins construction on North America’s largest DLE facility
Prairie's facility would have a total of four commercial-scale DLE columns, with an anticipated arrival date of April 2026.
China’s ICBC to open vault boosting Hong Kong’s gold ambitions
The move dovetails with the Hong Kong government’s intention to develop the city’s clout in the gold market.
Freegold drills strong wide intercepts in Alaska
One hole cut 277.1 metres grading 1.24 grams from 349.6 metres down.
Can Africa ride critical minerals wave to economic boom?
To capitalize on the burgeoning demand, the continent must address power shortages, skills gaps, trade barriers and limited industrial capacity.
China’s offer to store foreign gold gets taken up by Cambodia
The Southeast Asian nation is planning to store some of its reserves in a vault registered with the Shanghai Gold Exchange.
Electra restarts construction at Ontario cobalt refinery
Electra’s refinery – which is targeted for commissioning in 2027 – will be the first of its kind in North America.
