Canada launches C$2bn Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund

Canada will establish a $2-billion Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund to accelerate investment in strategic mining projects and strengthen national security supply chains, Finance Minister... 

Prairie Lithium breaks ground on North America’s largest DLE facility

ASX-listed Prairie Lithium has started construction of its lithium extraction facility at Pad #1 in Saskatchewan. Foundation work on the facility is expected to be completed by January 2026, after... 

Red Mountain joins US critical minerals momentum with OTCQB listing

Acquisitive antimony company Red Mountain Mining is gearing up to join the growing US critical minerals movement, with the ASX-listed explorer announcing plans to begin trading on the OTCQB, as it... 

Mont Royal relisting brings large North American rare earths deposit to ASX

Mont Royal Resources has re-listed on the ASX following its merger with Canada’s Commerce Resources, creating a new critical minerals company focused on developing the Ashram rare earth and... 

Rox set to fire first decline cut at Youanmi gold project

Western Australian exploration and development company Rox Resources is preparing to fire the first decline cut at the United North pit of its 100%-owned Youanmi gold project this week. The... 

Energy Fuels targets 2.5Mlb uranium output by 2026

NYSE American- and TSX-listed Energy Fuels said on Monday it aims to lift uranium output to as much as 2.5-million pounds a year by 2026 as it prepares to bring new U. mines online, supported by... 

Pacific Nickel to sell Solomon Islands assets, exit Kolosori nickel project

Base metals company Pacific Nickel Mines has agreed to sell its Solomon Islands subsidiaries, including the Kolosori nickel project, to Green Rock for a nominal price of A$1, exiting the operation... 

B2Gold says Mali operations continue uninterrupted

Canadian miner B2Gold said on Monday that operations at its Fekola Complex in Mali remain uninterrupted and that all permits and licenses were in good standing, even as the West African nation... 

Teck outlines Quebrada Blanca ramp-up progress, merger benefits with Anglo American

Canadian major Teck Resources on Monday reported that it was advancing the ramp-up of its Quebrada Blanca (QB) copper project in Chile and highlighted the long-term value potential of its planned... 

Coeur to buy New Gold in $7bn all-share deal

NYSE-listed Coeur Mining on Monday announced an offer for TSX- and NYSE-listed New Gold, valuing the precious metals producer at about $7-billion. Under the terms of the all-share agreement, New... 

Canada establishes foundation for critical minerals stockpiling

Canada has taken a major policy step to safeguard its national security and strengthen allied supply chains, with the government formally designating critical minerals as essential to Canadian... 

$191m Exim interest in Locksley’s California antimony project

Australia-listed  Locksley Resources has received a letter of interest (LoI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim), outlining the intent to provide up to $191-million in potential... 

Canada leads G7 push with C$6.4bn boost for critical minerals development

Canada's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson has announced 26 new investments, partnerships and measures to unlock C$6.4-billion of critical minerals projects. These initiatives are... 

Fresnillo enters Canada with $780m offer for Probe Gold

Mexico’s Fresnillo announced on Friday it would buy Probe Gold for C$780-million in cash, giving the world’s biggest primary silver producer control of the Canadian explorer’s Novador gold project... 

Agnico Eagle launches critical minerals subsidiary, but focus remains on gold

Gold major Agnico Eagle Mines on Thursday announced the creation of a new subsidiary, Avenir Minerals, to consolidate its noncore investments in critical minerals. Avenir will be a wholly-owned... 

AngloGold withdraws from Latin Metals’ Organullo option

Gold miner AngloGold Ashanti has elected to terminate its option to earn up to an 80% interest in the Organullo gold project, in Argentina, TSX-V-listed Latin Metals reported on Thursday.... 

Mineral Resources hits 35Mtpa at Onslow Iron

ASX-listed Mineral Resources (MinRes) reported on Thursday that the Onslow Iron project in Western Australia had reached nameplate capacity of 35-million tonnes a year. The company shipped... 

Alamos cuts 2025 guidance after mill downtime, seismic event

Toronto- and New York-listed Alamos Gold has reported record quarterly free cash flow for the third quarter, driven by higher production and margins, but trimmed its 2025 production guidance by 6%... 

Mining and energy sectors urge fine-tuning of Australia’s environmental reforms

Australia’s mining and clean energy industries have given a mixed reception to the federal government’s proposed overhaul of national environmental laws, with both sectors calling for practical... 

Resolute trims guidance as Syama disruptions persist

Africa-focused gold miner Resolute Mining has reported group gold production of 59 857 oz for the September quarter, down from 75 962 oz in the prior period, with output impacted continued supply... 

Lynas announces A$180m new Malaysia heavy rare earths facility

Australia-headquartered Lynas Rare Earths on Wednesday announced plans to build a new heavy rare earths (HRE) separation facility at its Malaysian operation, significantly expanding its capacity to... 

Vale makes third payment to Cyclone for Iron Bear development

ASX-listed Cyclone Metals has received a further A$5.17-million from Vale. This is the third tranche of funding under the binding development agreement for the joint advancement of the Iron Bear... 

Cameco shares surge on US nuclear partnership

Canadian uranium miner Cameco's shares soared as much as 24% on Tuesday after the company and its partner Brookfield Asset Management announced a binding term sheet with the US Department of... 

Develop’s Woodlawn ramp-up on track, strong forecast from Sulphur Springs

Base metals miner Develop Global is on track to reach steady-state production early next year at its Woodlawn copper/zinc mine, in New South Wales, while an updated definitive feasibility study... 

Ramelius sets five-year path to 500 000 oz/y

Gold miner Ramelius Resources has unveiled a fully funded five-year growth strategy that charts a clear path to producing more than 500 000 oz/y by the 2030 financial year, underpinned by studies... 

Agnico Eagle, JPMorganChase invest $255m in Perpetua

Nasdaq- and TSX-listed Perpetua Resources on Monday announced a major financial boost with a $255-million strategic equity investment from Agnico Eagle Mines and JPMorganChase, strengthening the... 

Rio Tinto says Tomago Aluminium weighs closure, citing energy costs

Tomago Aluminium, Australia’s biggest aluminium smelter, has begun consulting employees on the possible closure of its operations, warning that soaring power costs could render the business... 

Ramaco to create US critical minerals stockpile at Wyoming mine

US coal and critical minerals producer Ramaco Resources has approved plans to establish what it calls the first national strategic stockpile of rare earth elements (REE) and critical minerals at... 

Aldebaran launches Argentina-focused spinout Centauri

TSX-V-listed Aldebaran Resources has officially launched its new spin-out company, Centauri Minerals, which will initially focus on copper, gold and silver exploration in northern Argentina. The... 

South Africa well represented at record-setting underground marathon

Five South African mining professionals were among 55 runners from 18 countries who made history this weekend by completing the World’s Deepest Marathon, held 1 120 m below the surface in Boliden’s... 

Copper miner Sandfire tracks ahead of plan in strong first quarter

Copper miner Sandfire Resources has delivered a strong start to the 2026 financial year, with group copper equivalent production for the September quarter coming in almost 5% ahead of plan at 35... 

Ambler road permits reinstated, reports Trilogy Metals

Project developer Trilogy Metals on Friday reported that key federal right-of-way permits for the Ambler access project, in Alaska, had been executed, re-establishing the federal authorisations... 

Ascot outlines recapitalisation plan to reset Premier Gold Project

Embattled Canadian miner Ascot Resources has unveiled a recapitalisation and restructuring plan aimed at stabilising its finances and positioning the company for a potential restart of its Premier... 

Harmony completes $1bn acquisition of CSA copper mine in Australia

South African gold miner Harmony Gold has completed the $1.01-billion acquisition of MAC Copper, the owner of the high-grade CSA copper mine in New South Wales, Australia, giving the company... 

Cost discipline pays off for Newmont amid record cash generation

NYSE- and ASX-listed Newmont generated a record $1.6-billion in free cash flow in the third quarter of 2025 – its fourth consecutive quarter above the $1-billion mark – as strong operational... 

Northern Star delivers solid September quarter, maintains outlook

Gold miner Northern Star Resources has reported gold sales of 381 055 oz at an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of A$2 522/oz for the September 2025 quarter, with its growth and capital programmes... 

Pearce to take reins from Wood, steering South32 through CEO transition

Diversified miner South32 has announced that Karen Wood will retire from the board in February 2026, with Stephen Pearce elected to succeed her following a formal succession process. Pearce, who... 

Australia risks being ‘flat-footed’ in competition for mining capital, says BHP

Diversified miner BHP CEO Mike Henry has warned that Australia risks being “flat-footed” in the global race for mining investment as competing nations accelerate reforms to attract capital and... 

Electra fully funds North America’s first cobalt sulphate refinery

Canada's Electra Battery Materials has completed a $34.5-million financing and $40-million debt equitisation, securing more than $80-million in funding and commitments to complete construction and... 

Orion launches $1.8bn critical minerals consortium

Investment firm Orion Resource Partners on Thursday launched the Orion Critical Mineral Consortium (Orion CMC), a new platform aimed at strengthening US economic competitiveness and national...