October 23, 2025

World Diamond Council head says lab-grown gems losing their sparkle

Lab-grown diamond prices are collapsing due to increased production in China and India, undermining confidence in synthetic gems.

October 22, 2025

McEwen drills thick oxides at Windfall in Nevada

A new hole returned 74.7 metres of Carlin-type, sediment-hosted oxides, grading 2.4 grams gold per tonne from 30.5 metres downhole.

October 22, 2025

Alcoa says high US aluminum prices offset Trump tariff costs

US President Donald Trump set 25% import duties on aluminum in March and doubled them in June.

October 22, 2025

The Northern Miner Treasure Hunt: Cobalt – the silver rush that transformed the Ontario bush

This community – where less than 1,000 people live – once hosted one of the three great silver rushes of the Americas.

October 22, 2025

Augusta shareholders approve AngloGold takeover

The transaction is expected to close on or around Oct. 23.

October 22, 2025

Teck beats profit forecast on higher metals prices, Anglo merger on track

Teck beat Q3 profit estimates, boosted by rising copper and zinc prices, despite production constraints at its Quebrada Blanca mine.

October 21, 2025

RANKED: Top 10 automakers by battery cobalt spending

Congo’s export quotas have lit a fire under cobalt prices and spending on the battery material is up 51% year on year despite ongoing thrifting. 

October 21, 2025

Newmont-funded Nevada gold project selected for FAST-41 permitting

Newmont can acquire up to 75% of the Spring Peak project held by Headwater Gold.

October 21, 2025

US, Canada set to seal trade deal at APEC summit

Deal on steel, aluminum, and energy will likely involve Canada accepting steel export quotas in exchange for reduced US tariffs.

October 20, 2025

Canada offers tariff relief to some steel, aluminum products from US, China

The order came into effect on October 15 and more details regarding the remission order will be published on November 5.