February 7, 2023 Scientists search for dark matter in the depths of an abandoned gold mine Researchers want to lure a hypothesized particle from outer space to the Sanford Underground Research Facility, housed in a former gold mine in South Dakota.
February 7, 2023 US judge orders waste rock study for Thacker Pass lithium project The proposed mine would be North America's largest source of lithium for electric vehicle batteries.
February 6, 2023 Mammoth gold miner in the making after Newmont’s $17bn bid for Newcrest The deal would be one of the biggest in Australian history, though initial feedback suggests that Newmont will have to improve its bid to succeed.
February 6, 2023 Newmont open to sweetening $16.9bn bid for Newcrest – source Already the world's largest gold producer, Newmont would become a gold mining behemoth should it prevail in its bid for Newcrest.
February 6, 2023 Newmont’s bid for Newcrest marks new era of mining mega deals Newmont’s all-stock offer would be the largest gold mining takeover ever.
February 6, 2023 Bradda Head Lithium reports strong hits at San Domingo Assays returned the best result so far of 31.85 metres grading 1.6% lithium oxide (Li2O), including 3.21 metres at 3.74% Li2O.
February 6, 2023 Germany could reach deal with US over IRA in critical minerals German Economy Minister said there was a chance that de facto free-trade status could be reached between Europe and the United States.
February 6, 2023 Sibanye-Stillwater CEO shrugs off gold mega-merger Neal Froneman said he had "moved on" from the idea he floated two years ago of merging Sibanye with its South African peers.
February 6, 2023 US plans 200% tariff on Russia aluminum as soon as this week The move against aluminum also continues efforts by the US and European Union to blunt Russia’s role as global commodities powerhouse.
February 6, 2023 Elemental Altus inks $5 million royalty deal with First Mining Upon completion, Elemental Altus would increase its global royalty land coverage by 20% (1,500 km2).
EU said to allow telecoms copper switch-off delay to 2035 The move would give national governments discretion to set their own copper phase-out timelines based on local market conditions, network readiness and consumer impact. January 15, 2026 | 10:54 am
