Ukraine, US still ironing out parts of minerals pact The draft agreement proposed by the Trump administration currently has some questionable elements, Bloomberg sources said. Bloomberg News | February 22, 2025 | 12:47 pm
Rio Tinto announces board changes, three to leave Three long-serving directors will step down later this year as part of a planned transition. Staff Writer | February 21, 2025 | 4:00 pm
Chilean copper leaching tech company Ceibo appoints former BHP head of innovation Cleve Lightfoot, former head of innovation at BHP and ex-Glencore general manager, joins board as an advisor. Amanda Stutt | February 21, 2025 | 3:36 pm
Ivanhoe nets $193M profit but floods, quick expansion cloud outlook The disruption at Kipushi not only pushed C1 costs higher but also underlines the vulnerability of operations. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | February 21, 2025 | 3:19 pm
Australia launches $636M green iron fund, offers lifeline to steel works Australia has allocated A$1 billion ($636 million) to a fund that will support the manufacture of green iron. Reuters | February 21, 2025 | 1:58 pm
Global exploration budgets fall as juniors tighten belts: S&P Global spending dropped 3% to $12.5 billion, S&P’s Corporate exploration strategies 2024 report shows. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | February 21, 2025 | 1:01 pm
Indonesia minister says Freeport can resume copper concentrate exports The government has decided to allow exports by Freeport but would impose export duties on the shipments as a penalty. Reuters | February 21, 2025 | 11:10 am
Newmont again postpones investment decision for Yanacocha project in Peru The company said the postponement will allow it to prioritize more profitable projects. Reuters | February 21, 2025 | 11:02 am
GDX’s dozen-year breakout The major gold stocks are on the verge of a momentous technical event, a dozen-year secular breakout. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | February 21, 2025 | 10:56 am