Galantas strikes JV deal to revive Omagh gold mine in Ireland Agreement with Ocean Partners UK could see Galantas shift its primary focus from Northern Ireland to Scotland. Staff Writer | June 9, 2025 | 3:36 am
Peru restores Nazca Lines protection after backlash over mining risk According to figures from the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines, 362 small-scale gold miners operate in the Nazca distric. Reuters | June 8, 2025 | 4:32 pm
China’s central bank extends gold-buying streak for seventh month The People’s Bank of China added 60,000 troy ounces of the metal to its reserves last month. Bloomberg News | June 8, 2025 | 8:46 am
US lawmakers push for comprehensive audit of Fort Knox gold If passed, the bill would require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a full physical assay and inventory of America's gold holdings within one year. Staff Writer | June 8, 2025 | 8:01 am
Western Range iron ore mine marks a new beginning, says Rio Tinto CEO The mine is Rio’s first project to feature a co-designed social, cultural and heritage management plan with Traditional Owners. Kristie Batten | June 8, 2025 | 6:02 am
China says it may speed up rare earths application approvals from EU Price commitment consultations between China and the EU on Chinese-made electric vehicles exported to the EU have also entered a final stage. Reuters | June 7, 2025 | 4:18 pm
Rio Tinto in bailout talks for Australian aluminum smelter, AFR reports The future of the facility has been uncertain for months due in part to spiralling energy costs. Reuters | June 7, 2025 | 4:11 pm
Trump says Xi to restart rare earth flows, sets date for talks The developments come as the world’s two largest economies look to resolve a simmering dispute over tariffs and technology that has unnerved markets. Bloomberg Mercury | June 6, 2025 | 4:13 pm
Metso breaks ground in Western Canada with new service center Situated in the heart of a key Canadian mining region, the facility will support growing customer demand—particularly in the copper and gold sectors. Metso | June 6, 2025 | 2:22 pm