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BHP prepares to start succession process for mining’s top job

The internal frontrunners for the role are seen to be Geraldine Slattery, who heads the company’s Australian mines, Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant, and Ragnar Udd, who runs the commercial team.

Bloomberg News | April 22, 2025 | 5:41 pm

Stibnite gold project in Idaho named a priority by White House

The project is uniquely positioned to supply the critical mineral antimony, which is essential to national security and energy technology.

Staff Writer | April 22, 2025 | 5:23 pm

Barrick Gold seeks buyers for its last mine in Canada

Barrick began a process in April to sell its Hemlo gold mine in Ontario.

Bloomberg News | April 22, 2025 | 12:29 pm

Chile moves forward with lithium projects in three salt flats

Chile has accepted applications for the Agua Amarga, Ascotan and Coipasa salt flats.

Reuters | April 22, 2025 | 10:59 am

Triple Flag to acquire Orogen Royalties for $305M

The deal gives Triple Flag a stake in Nevada’s Silicon project, considered one of the biggest US gold finds in over a decade.

Staff Writer | April 22, 2025 | 10:35 am

Western investors are piling into gold market after three-year hiatus

North American and European investors bought about 240 tons of gold in ETFs as of mid-April, according to data from the World Gold Council.

Bloomberg News | April 22, 2025 | 10:33 am

Billionaire Paulson says central banks will keep buying gold

Paulson, one of the biggest bullion fans on Wall Street, says the precious metal is “moving to a new level of valuation” as investors flee from US stocks, bonds and the dollar.

Bloomberg News | April 22, 2025 | 10:21 am