Venezuela approves mining law to encourage foreign investment
Mineral deposits remain the property of the state and disputes can be resolved through arbitration, according to the law.
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The potential divestment of the Cozamin mine would mark a further step in Capstone’s growth strategy centered around Chile.
US lithium miner to go public following $571M SPAC deal
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
USA Rare Earth considers building French magnet plant
The company agreed to pay 40 million euros ($47 million) for a stake in French rare earth processing firm Carester.
NioCorp lines up Traxys as potential buyer for Elk Creek’s planned output
The deal positions NioCorp to sell out the rest of the scheduled minerals output from its Elk Creek project over an initial term of 10 years.
Vale signs charter deal with China’s Shandong Shipping to build ethanol-powered ships
The two Guaibamax-class vessels can each transport 325,000 metric tons of iron ore and will be delivered from 2029.
G Mining to buy G2 Goldfields for $2.2B in Guyana play
The deal combines G Mining’s Oko West project with G2’s Oko-Ghanie project to form a single district-scale development.
Trafigura enters Ghana gold sector with Bogoso-Prestea deal
The trading firm said it would provide $65 million in debt financing to support the restart of the mine's oxide ore operations.
BHP’s incoming CEO met with Chinalco boss in China this week
Incoming CEO Brandon Craig said last month that he would be focused on strengthening the company's relationships in China.