December 9, 2024

Anglo American’s El Soldado mine faces charges for environmental breaches in Chile

Anglo subsidiary faces possible revocation of its environmental permit, closure or a fine of over $12 million if it does not address the issues.

December 9, 2024

Germany to backstop Savannah’s spodumene lithium project in Portugal

The loan guarantee underscores the sense of urgency in Germany and other members of the EU to develop a domestic lithium supply chain.

December 9, 2024

Sibanye-Stillwater sells Beisa uranium project to Neo Energy

The deal gives Sibanye-Stillwater a 40% stake in Neo Energy, making it the largest shareholder and maintaining its uranium market exposure.

December 9, 2024

Lundin sells European mines to Boliden for up to $1.45 billion

Neves-Corvo in Portugal and Zinkgruvan in Sweden will nearly double Boliden’s zinc output and boost copper production by 43%.

December 6, 2024

London Symposium: How new tech and sustainability can transform mining

Green technologies and sustainability-focused project strategies are helping the industry address risks earlier and build longer-lasting community ties.

December 6, 2024

Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains

China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts.

December 6, 2024

Ukraine’s key coking coal mine still operating as Russians close in

The potential closure of the Pokrovsk mine could cause steel production to slump to 2-3 million metric tons next year.

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.