MMG warns Peru election poses risk to Las Bambas copper mine Las Bambas, the largest copper mine in Peru, is the Chinese company’s most profitable asset. Bloomberg News | August 13, 2025 | 7:05 am
Inside the mine that feeds the tech world – and funds Congo’s rebels Rubaya produces around 15% of the world’s coltan. Reuters | August 13, 2025 | 7:02 am
C$1.3M in gold up for grabs as Canada Treasure Hunt begins The coast-to-coast Great Canadian Treasure Hunt will also give away 12 monthly prizes worth $25,000 each. Northern Miner Staff | August 13, 2025 | 5:00 am
Hudbay snags $600M investment for Arizona copper project Deal hands Mitsubishi a 30% stake in Hudbay's Copper World project, sharply reducing its upfront funding needs. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 13, 2025 | 3:54 am
Peninsula Energy’s processing plant at Wyoming uranium project gets state approval The Lance project represents one of the largest US uranium projects in size and scale, with a defined resource of 58 million lb. of uranium oxide. Staff Writer | August 12, 2025 | 4:48 pm
Aclara Resources, Virginia Tech launch rare earth separation pilot plant The facility, the company said, will produce over 99.5% pure didymium terbium and dysprosium from Brazil-sourced feedstock. Staff Writer | August 12, 2025 | 4:04 pm
Samarco gets court approval to exit bankruptcy proceedings The proceedings were triggered by a 2015 dam collapse near the Brazilian city of Mariana, which halted operations for several years. Reuters | August 12, 2025 | 12:28 pm
US sanctions armed group, Hong Kong firms over Congo mining The Treasury Department said it was sanctioning the PARECO-FF, which it said controlled mining sites in Rubaya from 2022 to 2024. Bloomberg News | August 12, 2025 | 12:23 pm
Uzbek gold miner said to eye $20 billion value in dual listing Navoi Mining & Metallurgical Co. describes itself as the world’s fourth-largest gold miner, making around $4 billion in operating profit last year. Bloomberg News | August 12, 2025 | 11:48 am