Indonesia halts mine near dive hotspot on tourism concern The mine in the Raja Ampat archipelago will be halted while the government investigates its impact on the area. Bloomberg News | June 5, 2025 | 7:17 am
Ukraine, US discuss how to make minerals fund operational by year-end The fund's first meeting is expected in July. Reuters | June 5, 2025 | 7:05 am
Central banks on track for 4th year of massive gold purchases, Metals Focus says Central banks are on track to buy 1,000 tonnes of gold in 2025. Reuters | June 5, 2025 | 6:58 am
Meta, Constellation power deal may help uranium miners: analysts Tech companies such as Meta need vast amounts of energy to operate their data centres and artificial intelligence applications. Frédéric Tomesco - The Northern Miner | June 5, 2025 | 6:15 am
Ontario fast-tracks controversial mining law The Canadian province will have “special economic zones" in which mining projects can be exempted from provincial laws and regulations. Staff Writer | June 5, 2025 | 4:10 am
Former De Beers CEOs circle diamond giant as sale nears Anglo American has reportedly received buyer interest in De Beers from former bosses Gareth Penny and Bruce Cleaver. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2025 | 3:44 am
Canadian metals industry warns of layoffs, lost sales due to new US tariffs Canada is the largest seller of the metals to the US, exporting roughly twice as much aluminum as the rest of the top 10 exporters combined. Reuters | June 4, 2025 | 5:14 pm
British Columbia, First Nations partner on land use project plan for resource development Premier David Eby has outlined the government’s vision for attracting mining investment to the province, particularly in the mineral-rich northwest. Staff Writer | June 4, 2025 | 4:28 pm
Peru’s Nazca Lines face mining threat after protected area slashed Peru's Culture Ministry last week slashed the protected zone from 5,600 to 3,200 square kilometers. Reuters | June 4, 2025 | 4:09 pm