Japan to test rare-earth mining from deep seabed mud
A government-backed trial will lift mineral-rich seabed mud to the surface as Tokyo seeks secure supplies beyond China.
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Chile loads its copper cannon with 13 projects for a bullish 2026
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Troilus in talks on German funding for Quebec gold-copper mine
Troilus has secured as much as $700 million in financing to restart the mine from KfW, Societe Generale and Export Development Canada.
First Nordic Metals rebrands as Goldsky Resources
The name change was made in connection with the company's recent acquisition of Mawson Finland.
Chinese copper smelter, Antofagasta agree to record low fees
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Sandvik to build $37M mining service hub in Canada
Facility consolidates cutting, parts and aftermarket services to support potash, uranium and hard-rock mining by late 2026.
Congo collects samples for CMOC’s first cobalt shipment
The DRC is collecting samples for CMOC's first cobalt shipment under a new quota system, expected soon.
