February 5, 2025

Column: Trump or BRICS? The quandary for Africa’s miners and governments

Beyond the short-term volatility created by Donald Trump's tariff machinations, it's likely that the longer-term trend of the world splitting into two trading blocs is accelerating.

February 5, 2025

NexGen nears deals to sell uranium to US utilities despite trade tensions

The Canadian miner said it's in advanced talks with several US nuclear utilities to sell more uranium from its proposed $1.6 billion mine in Saskatchewan.

February 5, 2025

Gold price hits fresh record on haven demand

Bullion rallied as much as 1.4% to exceed $2,882.36 an ounce on Wednesday.

February 4, 2025

Fundraising by junior, intermediate miners at lowest since 2019: S&P

Funds raised by junior and intermediate mining companies dropped by 12% in 2024 to $10.27 billion, its lowest in five years.

February 4, 2025

VIDEO: Canadian miners eye global markets amid US tariff threats

Pierre Gratton, president and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, addresses immediate concerns and strategies for market diversification.

February 4, 2025

Barminco wins first US mining contract with Nevada Gold Mines

Perenti's underground mining business has signed a A$120 million contract with NGM for the Goldrush project.

February 4, 2025

Column: Aluminum is base metals analysts’ bull pick for 2025

Analysts participating in the Reuters January base metals poll also see higher average cash prices for zinc, copper and tin this year relative to 2024.

February 4, 2025

Russia says Trump comments on Ukrainian rare earth minerals amount to request to buy US aid

Trump told reporters on Monday that Ukraine was willing to engage in the exchange.

February 4, 2025

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold expands lithium and nickel exploration to Namibia

The company also plans to invest $2 billion in the Mingomba copper-cobalt mine in Zambia.

February 4, 2025

China hits back at US tariffs with mineral export curbs

Beijing's retaliation includes export curbs on tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, indium, and molybdenum, vital for defence and clean energy.