Lithium firms’ shares rise after Rio Tinto buyout rumour
The acquisition talk comes as Rio faces challenges in developing its Jadar lithium project in Serbia.
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Apache Tribe takes fight against Resolution Copper to US Supreme Court
The Tribe has asked the top court to review a decision by the Arizona state court to allow Resolution discharge contaminants into Queen Creek.
Global Atomic shares rise on progress update for Dasa uranium mine in Niger
An unnamed US development bank is pledging to approve a $295 million loan covering 60% of Dasa’s costs.
Iron-rich volcanoes may hold vast rare earth reserves, study finds
Rare earth element concentrations could be nearly 200 times higher than those found in silicate-rich melts.
Canagold’s New Polaris project moves into next phase of environmental assessment
New Polaris is a past-producing, high-grade gold project for which the company is working towards environmental permitting and a feasibility study.
Copper smelters warn of closures as crunch talks get underway
A wave of new smelter investments in China and elsewhere has left plants in growing competition to find enough ore to feed their furnaces.
Angola diamonds not under sanctions but Russia link is obstacle
Angola’s state-owned diamond producer said some clients were deterred by its partnership with Alrosa.
Coeur Mining to buy Silvercrest in $1.7 billion deal
The addition of Silvercrest's Las Chispas mine in Mexico positions Coeur among the world's top silver miners, with an output 21 million ounces a year.
China files appeal to WTO on Canada’s tariffs on EVs, metal products
Canada began imposing on Tuesday a 100% levy on EVs shipped from China, having also announced in late August a 25% tariff on Chinese steel and aluminum products.