May 9, 2025

Savannah Resources CEO on EU mineral race

As Europe races to secure its own critical minerals, Savannah Resources is emerging as a key player with its Barroso Lithium Project […]

May 9, 2025

Cost of Sibanye lithium project in Finland rises 17% to $880M

The revised figure covers the development of the Keliber project through to hot commissioning of the refinery.

May 8, 2025

Group Eleven assays highlight Ballywire’s critical minerals role

One highlight intercept in hole 25-3552-31 returned up to 1,880 grams silver per tonne and 10.45% copper.

May 8, 2025

Gold reserves in London vaults rise in April as bullion returns from US

The London Bullion Market Association said on Thursday that gold held in London vaults totalled 8,536 metric tons at the end of April, up 0.6% from the previous month.

May 8, 2025

Aurubis looks to boost US sales in absence of tariffs

Europe's largest copper producer reported better-than-expected half-year core profit, driven by higher sulfuric acid and precious metal prices.

May 8, 2025

De Beers to shut down lab-grown diamond brand Lightbox

Decision reflects De Beers’ renewed focus on natural diamonds, a return to the strategy behind its iconic “Diamonds are Forever” slogan.

May 8, 2025

Rare 10-carat blue diamond could fetch $20M at auction

The "Mediterranean Blue Diamond" from South Africa, is a “fancy vivid blue,” the highest grade for coloured diamonds.

May 6, 2025

Niger security forces search Orano offices and seize phones

Reuters sources said Orano's local director Ibrahim Courmo had been arrested.

May 6, 2025

Private equity deals in mining set to rise on energy transition needs, says S&P Global

Global output of most battery metals has been declining due to weak prices, highlighting the need for new investments to grow the supply.

May 5, 2025

Rosatom sues Finnish firms $2.8B over nuclear plant contract

The contract to build a 1.2 gigawatt plant with investments estimated at 6.5-7 billion euros was signed in 2013, but the Finnish side terminated it in May 2022.