November 18, 2024

Wagner Group linked to $2.5 billion in illicit gold trading — report

Globally, artisanal and small-scale gold mining accounts for about 20% of annual gold production.

November 18, 2024

Ionic Rare Earths unveils promising UK recycling plant feasibility

Ionic Rare Earths said the study shows strong potential for a profitable and unique UK magnet recycling facility.

November 15, 2024

Orano warns of financial problems at Niger uranium plant

The West African nation increasingly seeks new partners, such as Russia, in its mining sector.

November 14, 2024

Boliden closing in on deal for Lundin’s European mines

A deal would cement Boliden’s position as one of Europe’s biggest producers of zinc.

November 14, 2024

Critical Metals expects new feasibility study for Wolfsberg lithium project in Q1 2025

Wolfsberg represents Europe's first fully permitted spodumene mine, and potentially its first lithium concentrate producer.

November 14, 2024

LME clearing house unveils reforms, to triple member capital requirements

The exchange also said that LME Clear would reduce the amount members have to contribute towards its default fund.

November 14, 2024

Deep sea mining risks over $560 billion in countries’ annual export earnings — report

Even in optimal scenarios, the activity would generate only $6.25 million in tax revenue for countries involved, says Planet Tracker.

November 13, 2024

Exploration spending to stay flat despite Trump pledges, strong gold prices, S&P says

The cautious outlook comes as global exploration budgets for nonferrous metals declined by 3% in 2024.

November 13, 2024

IMF urged to cash in on gold price to help poor countries hit by climate change

Sale of 4% of reserves could generate $9.52 billion.

November 12, 2024

Vulcan Energy gets $106 million funding from German ministry

Shares of Vulcan Energy surged as much as 16.8% to a more than 18-month high on Tuesday.