Indonesia president signals intention to go after illegal mines
Indonesia will move to “rectify” illegal mines estimated to have caused $19 billion in state losses.
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China warns Western companies against stockpiling rare earths, FT reports
China is warning western companies against stockpiling rare earths or risk even greater shortages.
Dubai investor offers $10M lifeline to Lucapa Diamond
The deal ensures creditors are fully paid, while shareholders get up to 1.8 AUD cents per share, up from 1.4 cents.
Bolivia election and lithium: What you need to know
Some investors hope a political shift will change regulations and unlock access to untapped lithium resources in the country.
Hybrid navigation system successfully deployed in Europe’s deepest mine
System entered a completely new environment - no GPS, no fixed infrastructure, no maps - and returned with precise positioning data, the company said.
Africa’s second-largest aluminum smelter at risk of shutdown
The Mozal plant will no longer be viable under a proposed new tariff set to replace the existing one early next year.
Barrick, Shandong Gold aim for $400M investment in Argentine mine
The project, submitted to Argentina's Large Investment Incentive Scheme (RIGI), aims to boost the mine's output by 1.6 million ounces over its useful life.
Nevada permit clock starts as Orla eyes 2028 South Railway gold
South Railroad is a low-complexity, feasibility-stage heap leach project.
Trump to offer Russia access to minerals for peace in Ukraine
The Telegraph reported that US President Donald Trump is prepared to let Moscow tap into its natural resources in Alaska and lift some sanctions on Russia’s aerospace industry.