Argentina’s lithium producers hopeful as Fernandez set to take power
The last Peronist president, Cristina Kirchner, imposed strict standards for several industries, including lithium.
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Corruption, child labor risk in Congo’s cobalt industry, OECD warns
Child labor and human-rights abuses are common in small-scale mining sites in Congo.
South Africa’s platinum mining firms, top union end ‘titanic battle’ as they seal wage deal
The deal comes as a relief to the sector, where officials were fearful of a repeat of a five-month platinum strike in 2014-2015 which crippled production and hurt the economy.
Global public consultation launched on tailings dam standards
The initiative aims to prevent a repeat of Vale's tailings dam burst in January, which killed 300 people.
Australia launches office to boost rare earth projects
The country wants to become the top supplier of critical minerals.
Transition acquires tungsten project in Ontario
The Canadian company sees the Fostung asset as a strategic acquisition.
Blue diamond found by struggling Petra sold for $14.9 million
The 20-carat blue, gem quality stone, was acquired by a “leading diamond company” that wishes to remain anonymous, Petra said.
Copper price bulls take another beating
Copper price drops after dismal Chinese economic data dash hopes of recovery when "phase one" trade deal with US is inked.
Southwest US Snapshot: Precious metals, battery metals and uranium activity
In our annual overview of exploration and mining activity in the Southwestern US, we focus on eight companies active in the region