Seabridge to spin out Northwest Territories gold project The move, says Seabridge's chairman and CEO Rudi Fronk, would single out what the company views as a "valuable" asset. Staff Writer | December 16, 2025 | 8:57 am
Tahltan Nation backs Skeena’s Eskay Creek gold project in British Columbia The Tahltan Central Government board of directors may consider granting consent for the Eskay Creek project in January. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 16, 2025 | 8:02 am
Guinea, EGA in bauxite supply deal talks A supply deal could potentially avert the legal action EGA has threatened over the seizure of its assets. Reuters | December 16, 2025 | 7:44 am
Ivory Coast miners start paying higher royalties after failed resistance The African nation replaced the previous 3% to 6% range linked to contract terms with a flat 8% rate. Reuters | December 16, 2025 | 7:34 am
Chinese court sentences 27 people for smuggling antimony ingots The case involved the smuggling of more than 166 metric tons of antimony, of which Chinese customs seized more than 96 tons. Reuters | December 16, 2025 | 7:22 am
Pan Pacific Copper sells stake in Peruvian mine to Glencore The sale is part of JX's effort to reorient its portfolio toward its advanced materials business. Reuters | December 16, 2025 | 7:13 am
South32 to mothball Mozambique smelter in March as power talks collapse The Mozal smelter accounts for just over 29% of company's total aluminum production in fiscal 2025. Reuters | December 16, 2025 | 7:05 am
Korea Zinc shareholders ask court to block share sale in $7.4B US project The legal action deepens a bitter feud between the founding families of Young Poong over control of Korea Zinc. Reuters | December 16, 2025 | 5:30 am
Ecuador eyes 2026 tender for $3B Llurimagua copper project Ecuador plans a 2026 tender for Llurimagua as copper M&A accelerates and past JV disputes shape the project’s next phase. MINING.COM Editor | December 16, 2025 | 5:05 am