China tightens grip on rare earths with strict enforcement rules
Producers may receive fines for breaches of production quotas in mining and smelting as well as unauthorized separation activities.
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Trident gold assays reveal ex-Cameco site’s promise in Saskatchewan
The Contact Lake gold mine produced about 190,000 oz. gold at an average grade of 6.16 grams from 1994 until 1998.
Gold price extends decline ahead of Fed decision
Spot gold fell another 1.3% to approximately $4,510 an ounce, extending a 2% decline for the week.
Billionaire Adani’s copper plant said to be beset by problems
The Kutch plant has yet to produce meaningful volumes of copper as a result of the engineering trouble, and closed for repair work in late March.
Central banks ‘scoop up a load’ of gold in bumpy first quarter
Net official-sector purchases totaled 244 tons in the three months, up from 208 tons in the previous quarter.
Mining deals hit $21.6B in strongest Q1 since 2023
Quarterly mining M&A reaches record as firms chase secure supply chains and pivot toward strategic partnerships globally.
First Quantum loss widens on costs, output dips
Costs are rising, but First Quantum is betting on volume growth and Panama’s stockpile processing to shift momentum later this year.
Grupo Mexico reports Q1 profit up 57%
Revenue for the group, a top copper producer, increased to $5.57 billion in the quarter.
Zijin plans $1.5 billion investment for La Arena copper mine
The company believes Peru maintains fiscal and financial stability and key mining potential for investment in the sector.