Botswana seeks to secure control of De Beers by October
President Duma Boko said his government is in talks with partners, including Oman’s sovereign wealth fund, to help finance the deal.
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Newmont pours first gold at Ahafo North project in Ghana
The project will add more than three million ounces of gold production over an initial 13-year mine life.
Congo will not ‘auction’ mineral resources to the US, president says
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said he would like to strengthen the partnership with the US, however.
US re-evaluating $2.3B loan for Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada
The record-high loan to Lithium Americas, finalized in 2024, would have provided most of the capital for the construction of a processing plant.
White Gold to raise $14.5M for exploration
Agnico Eagle Mines, as a 19.8% shareholder, has indicated that it plans to participate in the offering.
Barrick hits 13-year high on ‘game-changing’ discovery
Barrick is on its best four-day stretch since 2020.
Sprott buys most uranium in 2.5 years
The transaction brings Sprott’s weekly buy of uranium oxide to 950,000 lb., and its third-quarter purchases to about 2.3 million lb.
Copper price holds steady amid Grasberg supply risks
Citigroup analysts said last week that prices could head for a cautious close to 2025.
Trump calls on World Bank to reopen fossil fuel funding
Trump has rolled back many of Biden's green energy and climate policies since his return to the White House.
