Silver lining spied for Africa’s gold exporters, oil importers
Surging gold and the slide in oil prices are offering some African countries a rare boost.
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China asks Korea not to export products using rare earths to US defense firms – reports
Beijing sent request to Korean makers of power transformers, batteries, displays, EVs and other equipments that use the key materials.
Barrick to sell Donlin Gold stake to Paulson, Novagold for $1B
The agreement with Barrick would increase Novagold's stake in the project to 60%, with Paulson holding the remaining 40%.
UK flags possible security review as deep-sea mining licences go up for sale: FT
The licences are held by UKSR, which was acquired in 2023 by Norway's Loke Marine Minerals from US defense contractor Lockheed Martin.
Surging gold stocks lift mining’s top 50 companies above tariff chaos
World’s 50 most valuable miners are now worth $1.4 trillion, up $80 billion from end-2024 boosted by gold stocks after copper, lithium producers sold off again.
Politicians aiming to win over mining sector ahead of Australian election
Both sides of Australian politics are aiming to win over the mining sector ahead of the country’s federal election on May 3.
US investor Cameron offers $5 billion for Kazakh mining giant ERG
ERG formed task force to explore Kazakhstan's rare earth deposits.
CMOC to acquire Lumina Gold in $421M deal
Lumina’s Cangrejos project is considered the largest primary gold deposit in Ecuador.
China copper output jumps to record despite low smelting fees
Production of refined metal rose 8.6% in March from a year earlier.
