Rio Tinto bets on Trump support for long-stalled Arizona copper mine
Rio has faced a 12-year permitting battle to develop the Resolution mine, which could meet 25% of US domestic copper needs.
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Evolution Mining climbs to 4-year high on upbeat Q2 production, bullion prices
The company reported a quarterly group gold production of 194,793 ounces, compared with 161,073 ounces a year earlier.
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MINING.COM's Frik Els says 2025 is already shaping up to be another wild ride for the red metal.
Zambia hopes mining will trigger economic revival
Zambia wants to raise copper output to about 1 million tons by 2026 and further out to 3 million tons.
Bolivia steps up lithium dealmaking despite growing opposition
Authorities are negotiating contracts with European and Australian firms, according to president of state-owned lithium company YLB.
Fortescue, Tłı̨chǫ Government sign MOU at AME Roundup
The MOU creates the foundation for shared interests in possible future mining opportunities.
Trump’s EV rollback not expected to suppress appetite for critical minerals
Trump on Tuesday revoked predecessor Joe Biden's 2021 executive order that sought to ensure half of all new vehicles sold in the US by 2030 are electric.
Six years post fatal disaster, mines start global waste-dam body
The Global Tailings Management Institute will oversee independent audits and the certification of member companies’ facilities based on their safety and public disclosures, the founders said.
Gold price climbs as Trump stands by plans for Mexico, Canada tariffs
The possibility of both silver and gold being caught up in the sweeping tariff measures has whipsawed the market in recent weeks.
