Aclara secures $5M US funding for Brazilian rare earth project The funds will go towards a feasibility study that is scheduled for completion in early 2026. Staff Writer | September 2, 2025 | 8:05 am
Lab-grown gems are robbing Botswana of its diamond riches Cheaper lab-made gems are stealing diamond revenue, impacting the wealth of the richest people in sub-Saharan Africa. Bloomberg News | September 2, 2025 | 7:47 am
US fast tracks enCore’s Burdock uranium project enCore is currently the only uranium producer in the US. Staff Writer | September 2, 2025 | 7:42 am
Germany urges Europe to stop China buying so much copper scrap The unease about shipping raw materials to China highlights a growing politicization of global commodities supplies. Bloomberg News | September 2, 2025 | 6:54 am
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. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2025 | 6:43 am
SolGold shifts to Swiss tax base as it fast-tracks Cascabel The move consolidates full ownership of Cascabel under one entity, SolGold Finance AG, aligning it with royalty agreements. Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2025 | 3:30 am
Glencore plans job cuts at South African ferrochrome and vanadium operations Problems with power cuts, rising electricity prices and economic pressures forced the joint venture to suspend production. Reuters | September 1, 2025 | 3:35 pm
Chinese firm faces $420 million Zambia mine spill damages claims As much as 1.5 million tons of waste were spilled in the disaster, according to estimates. Bloomberg News | September 1, 2025 | 10:21 am
UK court approves Dundee’s $1.25B acquisition of Adriatic With this approval, the deal is expected to go ahead and be completed on Wednesday. Staff Writer | September 1, 2025 | 10:01 am