DPM halts Loma Larga gold-copper project drilling amid protests “Permitting appears to be resurfacing as a potential challenge,” CIBC Capital Markets said. Frédéric Tomesco | October 1, 2025 | 8:55 am
Gold’s wild week: CEOs leave, prices soar, China rises The global gold sector faced major changes this week, with leadership shifts and record prices not seen in decades. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 1, 2025 | 8:37 am
Nova wins $43.4M Pentagon award to build antimony hub, shares skyrocket The award will accelerate development of a fully integrated US supply chain to produce military-grade antimony trisulfide, company says. Staff Writer | October 1, 2025 | 7:57 am
Congo court ruling risks snarling Trump’s critical mineral goals A Congolese firm under US sanctions has won a court ruling that could strengthen its claim to a prized tantalum deposit, potentially complicating Washington’s efforts. Bloomberg News | October 1, 2025 | 7:36 am
Indonesia expects deal soon with Freeport-McMoRan on divestment plan Last week, Freeport declared force majeure at Grasberg after torrential mudslides that killed two workers. Reuters | October 1, 2025 | 6:55 am
EU to cut steel import quotas, hike tariffs to 50% The measures will be part of a new package for the steel sector due to be unveiled on October 7. Reuters | October 1, 2025 | 6:44 am
BHP sinks $555M into Olympic Dam before major decision Funding for growth projects comes ahead of a decision to double South Australia's copper output to 650,000 tonnes by the mid-2030s. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 1, 2025 | 3:58 am
Momentum confirms its tech can produce commercial-grade battery materials at scale The company said it has consistently produced high-purity nickel, cobalt, and lithium streams from end-of-life batteries, with yields exceeding 90%. Staff Writer | September 30, 2025 | 5:01 pm
Peru’s large miners fear their exploration rights are at risk Peru grants concessions that allow mining giants to explore huge swaths of territory for decades before starting production. Bloomberg News | September 30, 2025 | 4:26 pm