September 4, 2025

Gem Diamonds swings to loss amid industry crisis

The miner recorded a $10.7M goodwill impairment as rough diamond prices drop, supply exceeds demand, and lab-grown stones rise.

September 2, 2025

Codelco warns Chile’s copper output may stall at 5.5Mtpa

Codelco is advancing upgrades and ventures, confirming lithium ties with SQM and signing a BHP exploration deal this week.

August 27, 2025

Rio Tinto overhaul cuts to three units, axes execs, reviews mines

Rio Tinto’s new boss Simon Trott is merging divisions, reviewing mineral assets and signalling more tough choices ahead.

August 25, 2025

Pan American locks in $2.1B takeover of MAG Silver

Deal hands Pan American a 44% interest in the high-grade Juanicipio silver mine in Mexico, operated by Fresnillo.

August 15, 2025

American Rare Earths produces first Wyoming oxides

A research group assayed the concentrates to about 96.4% light rare earth oxides and 97.1% heavy rare earth oxides from 840 kg of ore.

August 15, 2025

Gold Fields nears $2.4B Gold Road takeover ahead of vote

Gold Fields would gain full ownership of the Gruyere mine in Western Australia, where it currently holds a 50% stake.

August 15, 2025

Dubai investor offers $10M lifeline to Lucapa Diamond

The deal ensures creditors are fully paid, while shareholders get up to 1.8 AUD cents per share, up from 1.4 cents.

August 14, 2025

Ganfeng, Lithium Argentina merge Salta projects in $1.8B deal

The partners aim to produce up to 150,000 tonnes per year of lithium carbonate equivalent in three phases of 50,000 tonnes each. 

August 13, 2025

Hudbay snags $600M investment for Arizona copper project

Deal hands Mitsubishi a 30% stake in Hudbay's Copper World project, sharply reducing its upfront funding needs.

August 11, 2025

Gemfields sells Fabergé luxury brand for $50 million

The sale to US investment firm SMG Capital wraps up a review of the business initiated by Gemfields in late 2024.