December 6, 2024

Dealmaker sues Randgold for up to $18 million over Barrick merger work

Ian Hannam, formerly one of JPMorgan's top rainmakers, alleges that Randgold had reneged on their agreement.

December 5, 2024

Niger seizes Orano’s Somair operation as juntas across Africa pressure Western miners

Orano suspended Somair’s production in October after months of interference by the military government.

December 5, 2024

Ionic Rare Earths applies for UK gov’t grant for commercial plant

The capital grant could provide the UK with sovereign magnet REO capability for the first time, the company says.

December 5, 2024

BHP not fixated on copper growth organically or through acquisitions, exec says

BHP is now free to relaunch a bid to acquire Anglo, as the six-month standstill mandated by London’s takeover rules has expired.

December 4, 2024

Rio Tinto joins partnership to study low-carbon aluminum production in Finland

The Arctial partnership will oversee a feasibility study and environmental impact assessment for a potential greenfield aluminum project in Kokkola.

December 4, 2024

Clear Street joins London Metal Exchange’s open-outcry trading floor

This takes the number of dealing members on Europe's last open-outcry venue back to eight.

December 4, 2024

Gold price inches up on political turmoil, US jobs data

Gold moved little on Tuesday after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made a surprise declaration of martial law, before rescinding the decree just hours later.

December 4, 2024

Orano says Niger has taken control of uranium mine

Authorities in Niger have taken control of the Somair uranium mine.

December 3, 2024

Rio Tinto holds tender with legacy inventory from Argyle and Diavik mines

Bids came in from 12 regions across Australia, Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, the Middle East, Singapore and North America, Rio said.

December 3, 2024

Portugal plans to hold delayed lithium tender in 2025

The international tender for lithium prospecting will target six areas in the north and center of the country.