China’s metal dominance
Washington has finally begun to recognize its critical minerals vulnerability.
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The battle for New Zealand’s Reefton Goldfield
A fast-track approvals Bill to reduce permitting from two years to six months for mining projects has ushered in a new era of bustling exploration activity amid fierce competition.
Gold bulls’ ranks swell as Macquarie hoists 2025 forecasts
Prices are set to average $2,650 an ounce in the first quarter of 2025, Macquarie said, up 1.9% from an earlier forecast.
Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains
China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts.
Canada Nickel hits high grades at Bannockburn site south of main Crawford project
Bannockburn, located about 20 km west of Matachewan in Ontario, is just north of Canada Nickel’s Midlothian and Sothman properties.
Dealmaker sues Randgold for up to $18 million over Barrick merger work
Ian Hannam, formerly one of JPMorgan's top rainmakers, alleges that Randgold had reneged on their agreement.
Torex Gold reports fatalities at Mexican underground mine, shares plunge
As a result of the incident, activities at the ELG underground mine have been suspended.
SSR to be 3rd-biggest US gold miner with Cripple Creek & Victor acquisition
The miner announced the acquisition of CC&V in Colorado from Newmont on Friday.
Wheaton strikes $175m streaming deal for Ethiopia’s first commercial gold mine
The mine operator, Allied Gold, said the funds cover Kurmuk's first development phase, with production expected in mid-2026.