UEC expands production capacity at Wyoming plant

US-based Uranium Energy Corp (UEC) has received approval from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality to increase the licensed production capacity at its Irigaray central processing plant... 

Madsen restart on track for 2025 as West Red Lake shores up C$68m

The Madsen gold mine, in Ontario, is set for a 2025 restart as owner West Red Lake has secured financing to recommence production. The TSX-V-listed company has secured commitments totalling more... 

‘Massive boost’ for NSW critical minerals sector

The New South Wales (NSW) government on Friday announced a A$250-million royalty deferral initiative for critical minerals projects and said it would examine the implementation of a rapid... 

Barrick kicks off Lumwana’s journey to top 25 global copper producers

Canada-headquartered Barrick Gold officially launched the development of a Super Pit at its Lumwana copper mine in Zambia on Wednesday, with President Hakainde Hichilema and members of his Cabinet... 

$250bn investment needed to meet copper supply gap over next decade – BHP

Diversified commodities major BHP has warned that the world will need $250-billion in investment over the next decade to bridge the growing gap between copper supply and surging demand. As the... 

MRC secures A$2.4m loan from shareholders

Graphite miner and developer Mineral Commodities (MRC) has secured a loan of A$2.4-million from existing shareholders, including Au Mining and four others. The ASX-listed company will use A$250... 

Vision Blue extends £7m to Cornish Metals

Aim- and TSX-V-listed explorer and developer Cornish Metals has received more backing from shareholder Vision Blue Resources, with a £7-million credit facility to support the South Crofty tin... 

BHP posts strong Q1 iron-ore, copper results

The world’s biggest listed miner, BHP, has reported a robust start to the 2025 financial year, with production increases across all major commodities. Copper production saw a 4% increase, reaching... 

Record gold price sees Nexus dust off Pinnacles JV study

Australia’s Nexus Minerals is revisiting the Pinnacles joint venture (JV) gold project, in the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia, in light of the current high gold prices. The previously... 

Aurum-Mako merger creates West African gold firm

Australia-listed Aurum Resources and Mako Gold have announced an agreement to merge, creating an emerging exploration and development gold business in West Africa. The merged company will have two... 

Côté is likely the start of a new mining district – Iamgold

Canadian mining company Iamgold is optimistic that its newly established Côté mine may herald the beginning of a new mining district, as exploration results indicate the potential connection... 

Rio Tinto maintains FY guidance, reports steady progress at growth projects

Global mining giant Rio Tinto has reported consistent iron-ore production from its operations in Australia’s Pilbara, with third-quarter output increasing by 1% to 84.1-million tonnes. The company... 

Rio Tinto to take control of ERA for Ranger rehabilitation

The Takeovers Panel has upheld its decision to dismiss objections from minority shareholders of Energy Resources of Australia (ERA), allowing Rio Tinto to gain full control of the company through... 

Black. Cat appoints Laufmann to its board

Australian miner Black Cat Syndicate has appointed Richard Laufmann as an independent, nonexecutive director with effect from October 15. Laufmann has extensive corporate and operational mining... 

Silver Mines planning next steps for NSW development application

ASX-listed Silver Mines said on Tuesday it was navigating the complexities of legal proceedings surrounding its Bowdens silver project in New South Wales, following an August ruling from the NSW... 

Westgold appoints new COO, GM of projects

Dual-listed Westgold has announced two new leadership appointments to assist the Australia-focused gold miner to achieve its portfolio optimisation goals and to deliver on its growth strategy.... 

A$5m federal grant for Dubbo rare earths project

ASX-listed Australian Strategic Materials (ASM) has been awarded a A$5-million grant from the Australian federal government’s International Partnerships in Critical Minerals (IPCM) programme. The... 

Mayur secures $50m investment for Central Lime project

ASX-listed Mayur Resources (MRL) has secured a significant funding commitment for its Central Lime Project (CLP) in Papua New Guinea, with investors ACAM and other backers agreeing to subscribe to... 

IGO earns majority stake in Arizona’s Copper Wolf

Australia’s IGO has earned a majority stake of 51% in the Copper Wolf project in Arizona, US, and will now manage a newly formed joint venture (JV). Buxton, which is listed on the ASX, announced... 

Australian govt grants major status to PGE/nickel/copper project

Commonwealth Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic has granted major project status to Chalice Mining’s Gonneville project, in Western Australia. Gonneville, located about 70 km north-east of... 

Defense Metals provides timeline for new CEO appointment

The search for a new CEO for Vancouver-based Defense Metals, the developer of the Whicheeda rare earth elements (REE) project in British Columbia, remains under way. Executive chairperson and... 

American Lithium prepares for market recovery

TSX-V-listed American Lithium is strategically positioning itself for an anticipated recovery in the lithium market, despite facing significant challenges due to a steep drop in lithium prices. In... 

Golden Shield walks away from Tucano deal

Canadian company Golden Shield has announced the termination of an agreement to acquire private company Tucano Gold. Through the proposed transaction, first mooted in July, Golden Shield would... 

Post-merger Westgold sets production record

Fresh from a merger with Karora Resources, Westgold Resources on Monday posted record production 77 269 oz of gold from its expanded portfolio. The A$1.4-billion merger between Karora and... 

Patriot Lithium eyes new horizons in Zambian copper

Battery metals explorer Patriot Lithium is expanding its horizons, venturing into the heart of Africa to secure copper resources that could bolster its portfolio. The Australian company, which has... 

St Barbara updates PFS for Nova Scotia projects

Australian miner St Barbara has updated the prefeasibility study (PFS) for the 15-Mile and Beaver Dam projects at its Atlantic operations in Nova Scotia, Canada. The study consolidates the projects... 

NexGold and Signal Gold to combine

Canadian mining companies NexGold and Signal Gold on Thursday announced a merger to create a near-term developer eyeing more than 200 000 oz/y of production. The combined entity would advance... 

Regis builds cash amid record gold prices

Australian bullion miner Regis Resources has boosted its cash to A$380-million at the end of the September quarter, a build of A$85-million from the prior three months. The increase follows a solid... 

Sibanye-Stillwater loses suit over $1.2bn Brazil nickel deal

A High Court in London has ruled that Sibanye-Stillwater, listed on the JSE and NYSE, is liable for damages following the termination of a $1.2-billion agreement with investment advisor Appian... 

Sibanye-Stillwater loses suit over $1.2bn Brazil nickel deal

A High Court in London has ruled that Sibanye-Stillwater, listed on the JSE and NYSE, is liable for damages following the termination of a $1.2-billion agreement with investment advisor Appian... 

Americas consolidates Galena JV, appoints new CEO

Precious metals miner Americas Gold and Silver has announced a transaction with Eric Sprott and Paul Andre Huet, under which it will require the remaining 40% interest in the Galena complex in... 

Rio Tinto’s ‘bite-sized’ Arcadium acquisition makes sense – CreditSights

Diversified major Rio Tinto’s move to acquire Arcadium Lithium in an all-cash transaction of $8.85 a share makes strategic sense, allowing the major to quickly increase exposure to the key energy... 

Court greenlights Paladin-Fission merger, but deal remains uncertain

Canada’s Fission Uranium has secured approval from the Supreme Court of British Columbia for its acquisition by Australian miner Paladin Energy. However, Paladin cautioned on Wednesday that the... 

Rio Tinto locks in lithium future with $6.7bn counter-cyclical deal

In a counter-cyclical move, Rio Tinto on Wednesday announced a $6.7-billion acquisition of Arcadium Lithium, propelling the world’s second-biggest miner into the ranks of major lithium producers.... 

Chinese group buys Newmont Ghana mine for $1bn

US-based gold major Newmont has agreed to sell its Akyem mine, in Ghana, to Chinese mining giant Zijin Mining for up to $1-billion in cash. The sale forms part of the miner’s ongoing strategy to... 

New openpit coal mine proposed for BC

Calgary-based CTI Plus Resources has put forward plans to develop an openpit metallurgical coal mine, known as the Rocky Creek project, in British Columbia. The proposed site is located about 47 km... 

Gold miners assure compliance amid permit concerns in Burkina Faso

International gold miners, including Canada's Iamgold, Fortuna Silver Mines, London-listed Endeavour Mining, and Australia’s West African Resources, have stated they were unaware of any potential... 

Hudbay settles long-standing Guatemala lawsuits

Toronto-listed miner Hudbay Minerals has reached a final settlement in three long-standing civil lawsuits brought against the company concerning alleged incidents in Guatemala in 2007 and 2009. The... 

Takeovers Panel backtracks on ERA offer

The Takeovers Panel has made a u-turn on its stance towards a planned A$800-million entitlement offer by former uranium miner Energy Resources of Australia (ERA). The panel has reversed an earlier... 

Interra buys early-stage BC copper project

CSE-listed Interra Copper on Monday announced an agreement to acquire a 100% right, title and interest in the Stars property from fellow-listed Aurwest Resources. The Stars property is an...