Ukraine, US make ‘substantial progress’ on minerals deal, Kyiv says
Trump is seeking a minerals deal as part of his push to end Ukraine's war.
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BHP wins approval to run Mt Arthur to 2030, eyes hydro future
BHP will run the mine for four additional years and may convert it into a pumped hydro facility to support a post-coal future.
Northern Star crosses last major hurdle in De Grey takeover
Shareholders of De Grey Mining voted overwhelmingly in favour of a buy-out by Australia’s largest gold producer Northern Star Resources.
Trump orders tariff probe on all US critical mineral imports
China has placed some rare earth elements under export restrictions in retaliation to Trump's steep tariffs on Chinese goods.
SQM-Codelco in crosshairs of Chile presidential frontrunner
Evelyn Matthei has pledged to review a landmark deal that would see SQM relinquish a majority stake in its prized Atacama salt flat mine to Codelco.
JV floated as path to reopen First Quantum Cobre Panama mine
A government-industry partnership could resolve the dispute that has kept the Cobre Panama copper mine closed since November 2023.
Ascot targets August restart at Premier mill after funding
Company is targeting an August return to production for its Premier gold project in British Columbia.
Mali closes Barrick Gold’s Bamako office over alleged tax dispute – report
One source told Reuters that Barrick employees in Bamako are currently locked out of the office.
US copper industry seeks export curbs instead of tariffs
Major players in the US copper industry have called on President Donald Trump to restrict exports of ore and scrap metal rather than imposing tariffs on imports.