Codelco, Anglo pursue twin environmental approvals for shared Chile copper pit The model could serve as a blueprint for other major miners seeking to share infrastructure and operations to raise output. Reuters | April 16, 2026 | 10:32 am
US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump The move is a major boost to Antofagasta's Twin Metals copper, cobalt and nickel project. Reuters | April 16, 2026 | 10:10 am
Bessent urges World Bank to shift funding towards critical minerals "We expect to see all parts of the Bank move quickly to support the policies, projects and associated infrastructure," Treasury Secretary said. Staff Writer | April 16, 2026 | 10:03 am
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. Henry Lazenby | April 16, 2026 | 9:12 am
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. Staff Writer | April 16, 2026 | 9:09 am
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. Staff Writer | April 16, 2026 | 9:03 am
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%. Staff Writer | April 16, 2026 | 8:28 am
Uranium Royalty to buy Sweetwater in $1.1B deal Sweetwater controls a vast mineral estate across Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and Michigan. Frédéric Tomesco | April 16, 2026 | 8:23 am
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. Colin McClelland and Joseph Quesnel | April 16, 2026 | 8:06 am