Congo courts Trump for strategic minerals tie-up as war looms Congo has asked for an urgent meeting between Presidents Felix Tshisekedi and Donald Trump to discuss a pact. Bloomberg News | March 4, 2025 | 1:14 pm
Trump hopes to announce Ukraine deal in address to Congress Reuters sources say the Trump administration and Ukraine are planning to sign the minerals deal on Tuesday. Reuters | March 4, 2025 | 12:46 pm
PDAC: Trade war could fast-track mine approvals, panelists say Drawn-out permitting timelines have been a long-standing irritant for miners in Canada. Frederic Tomesco - The Northern Miner | March 4, 2025 | 12:13 pm
Palliser welcomes Rio Tinto’s decision to seek Australian shareholder vote on dual listing The global miner on Tuesday amended the notice of its annual general meeting to include a resolution related to its dual listing. Reuters | March 4, 2025 | 10:42 am
Canada shoots back with tariffs on US Canada has retaliated with C$30 billion worth of duties against the United States. Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | March 4, 2025 | 10:13 am
Research breakthrough paves way for faster, cheaper hydrogen production Japanese researchers have developed a palladium-based nanosheet catalyst that they claim could produce hydrogen at a fraction of the cost compared to existing technology. Staff Writer | March 4, 2025 | 9:59 am
Indonesia’s nickel boom is forcing its own smelters to shut down Advances made by Chinese firms have seen the metal being displaced by cheaper battery chemistries. Bloomberg News | March 4, 2025 | 9:23 am
Column: Tin bulls in retreat as Myanmar flags return of key mine The Wa State, a semi-autonomous region of Myanmar, has finally broken its year-long silence on the fate of the Man Maw tin mine. Reuters | March 4, 2025 | 8:22 am
Highland Copper obtains new air permit for Copperwood project in Michigan The new permit provides "flexibility" in power generation for the proposed underground mine, the company said. Staff Writer | March 4, 2025 | 8:02 am