Rio Tinto to cut Yarwun alumina output to extend plant life Company said it will cut output at its Yarwun alumina refinery in Gladstone by 40% from October next year to extend the plant's life to 2035. Reuters | November 17, 2025 | 2:20 pm
Gina Rinehart becomes MP Materials’ top shareholder Her privately held Hancock Prospecting Ltd. held about $3 billion of US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds as of Sept. 30. Bloomberg News | November 17, 2025 | 2:02 pm
Rio Tinto adds aluminum markups as Trump tariffs drive up consumer costs The Anglo-Australian mining giant is including the extra charge on aluminum orders delivered to the US citing low inventories. Bloomberg News | November 17, 2025 | 12:42 pm
European Investment Bank to work with Australia on critical raw materials The EIB set up a dedicated task force to support project development in critical materials early this year, with an aim to double the group's financing. Reuters | November 17, 2025 | 11:01 am
Skyharbour, Denison Mines forge $43M strategic partnership in Athabasca The partnership brings together Skyharbour's promising Russell Lake project and Denison's uranium expertise. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | November 17, 2025 | 10:12 am
Gold price edges lower as market fades on Fed rate cut Traders are currently pricing in a 45% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut in December. Staff Writer | November 17, 2025 | 9:02 am
Gold Fields doubles down on growth with expanded Windfall project The company aims to boost its annual output to approximately three million ounces by 2030. Staff Writer | November 17, 2025 | 8:47 am
Revival Gold assays support Mercur project economics The study outlined an open-pit, heap-leach operation for Mercur that could produce about 95,600 oz. gold annually over 10 years. Blair McBride | November 17, 2025 | 8:22 am
Congo extends ban on trade in minerals from sites in war-hit east The extension adds compliance pressure on global supply chains for tin, tantalum and tungsten. Reuters | November 17, 2025 | 7:58 am