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Proceeds will be used to fund the cash component of the acquisition of the Serra Grande mine from AngloGold Ashanti.
Gold miner Aura Minerals seeks $210m US listing
8th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Aura Minerals is seeking to raise about $210-million in a US listing, as the gold and copper miner looks to expand its investor base. The company, which already trades on exchanges in Canada and... 


CAML tables revised, unconditional takeover offer for New World
CAML tables revised, unconditional takeover offer for New World
7th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

UK-based copper producer Central Asia Metals (CAML) has entered into a revised takeover agreement with ASX-listed New World Resources, scrapping its earlier scheme of arrangement in favour of a... 


Northern Dynasty in settlement talks with EPA over Pebble veto
Northern Dynasty in settlement talks with EPA over Pebble veto
7th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Northern Dynasty Minerals and its US subsidiary Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP) are in negotiations with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to explore a possible... 


South32 to sell Cerro Matoso amid nickel market shifts
South32 to sell Cerro Matoso amid nickel market shifts
7th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Diversified mining company South32 on Monday announced a binding agreement to divest its Cerro Matoso operation to a subsidiary of CoreX Holding, as part of a strategic response to structural... 


Iron-ore loaded onto a ship
Iron-ore gets second weekly boost on hopes of supply-side reform
4th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Iron-ore headed toward the highest close since May as China’s renewed focus on supply-side reform lifted expectations for the country’s steel market. Futures of the steel-making ingredient were on... 


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Trading in Orion’s securities halted on ASX ahead of capital raise
4th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Trading in the securities of dual-listed Orion Minerals on the ASX will be halted at the request of the company, pending a material announcement regarding a capital raising being undertaken by the... 


gold nuggets
Sanatana to change name after acquiring new gold prospects
4th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed copper and gold developer Sanatana Resources will acquire the Gold Strike One project, in Yukon, Canada, as well as the Abitibi property, in Quebec. The proposed acquisition... 


Argyle Resources’ partner files 21 mineral lode claims in Wyoming
4th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Junior mineral exploration company Argyle Resources’ exploration partner Rangefront Mining Services has filed 21 mineral lode claims on the company’s behalf with the US Bureau of Land Management... 


A truck transporting copper
Copper snags in Peru highlight rising clout of informal miners
4th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Copper transport disruptions this week in Peru underscore the growing impact of informal mining on global mining corporations that operate in the Andean nation. Frustrated by regulatory... 


Image of copper ore
Santa Cruz underground copper mine, US – update
4th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Railveyor Technologies Global has been selected as the preferred haulage solution provider for the project. 


An image of the Tucumã operation
Ero Copper achieves commercial production at Brazilian operation
3rd July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

TSX-listed Ero Copper announces that the Tucumã operation, located in Pará State, Brazil, achieved commercial production, effective July 1. During the month of June, following the completion of... 


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Drilling results at Kibali extend scale, life-of-mine
3rd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Mining Corporation reports that drilling results from the ARK-KCD corridor at its Kibali gold mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), serve to strengthen... 


A prospectors cabin in the Keno Hill district of Yukon, Canada.
Summit Royalty to go public through reverse takeover of Eagle Royalties
3rd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals focused royalty and streaming company Summit Royalty has announced plans to go public through a reverse takeover (RTO) of Canada-listed junior royalty firm Eagle Royalties. The two... 


Intrepid expands Corral copper project through land acquisitions
2nd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX-V- and OTCQB-listed Intrepid Metals has announced the strategic expansion of its Corral copper property in Cochise County, Arizona, in the US, through the acquisition of an additional four... 


New World owns the Antler copper project in the US
Kinterra takes New World takeover fight to Australia's Takeovers Panel
2nd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The battle for control of Australia-based New World Resources (NWR) has intensified, with private equity firm Kinterra Capital lodging an application with the Takeovers Panel, alleging that the... 


While onsite operations are unaffected, transport of semi-processed copper from MMG's Las Bambas (pictured) and Hudbay's Constancia are said to be interrupted.
Peru copper transport disrupted as informal miners block roads
2nd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Roadblocks by informal miners are disrupting transport of copper from some mines in Peru, including those owned by MMG and Hudbay Minerals, said people briefed on the matter. Artisanal miners are... 


Copper smelting
Vitol launches mine finance fund as competition grows for metals
1st July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Vitol Group and Breakwall Capital have formed a credit fund targeting mining companies in the Americas, as competition among traders for copper and other metals contracts heats up. Valor Mining... 


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Chile's Codelco secures new lithium quota for SQM partnership
1st July 2025 By: Reuters

Chile's State-run copper producer Codelco said on Tuesday it has secured regulatory approval for a new lithium quota, clearing one of the remaining hurdles to produce the battery metal through its... 


Lithium brine pools in Chile
Chile speeds up permitting for mining, other investment projects
1st July 2025 By: Reuters

Chile's congress approved long-awaited legislation to speed up the permitting process for investment projects in the country on Tuesday. The law was a key demand from the country's mining industry... 


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Railveyor chosen as preferred haulage solution at Santa Cruz copper project
1st July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Railveyor Technologies Global has been selected as the preferred haulage solution provider for Ivanhoe Electric’s Santa Cruz copper project, in Arizona, in the US. Ivanhoe Electric included... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane.
Well-endowed South Africa has huge opportunity ‘right now’ to grow mining sector
1st July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa has a huge opportunity “right now” to grow its mining sector so that mining is able to provide prosperity for the entire nation, Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane... 


Russia base metals sales to China surge, signaling deep reliance
1st July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Russian base metals sales to China surged in the first five months of 2025, underscoring its economic dependence on its Asian neighbor even as the country seeks to diversify trade. Russian... 


Indian miner NMDC explores critical minerals acquisition overseas
1st July 2025 By: Reuters

Indian State-owned miner NMDC on Tuesday said it is exploring acquisition opportunities for critical minerals in Africa, Australia and South America, as part of its global mineral diversification... 


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Copper 360 experiences difficult year, but optimistic about the future
1st July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Copper 360’s financial results for the year ended February 28 show that the company, which is transitioning from exploration to production, had a difficult year and that it needs to... 


Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema
Zambia launches 100 MW solar plant supplying First Quantum Minerals
1st July 2025 By: Reuters

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema on Monday opened the country's biggest grid-connected solar power plant, built by PowerChina, which will supply electricity to copper miner First Quantum... 


Raw copper produced in Zambia
India sends geologists to Zambia to explore copper and cobalt deposits, sources say
1st July 2025 By: Reuters

India has dispatched a team of geologists to Zambia to explore copper and cobalt deposits, two Indian government sources said, as New Delhi steps up efforts to secure critical mineral supplies... 


Arizona Metals unveils maiden resource at Kay project
Arizona Metals unveils maiden resource at Kay project
1st July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Toronto-based Arizona Metals has released its maiden mineral resource estimate (MRE) for the Kay project, flagging growth and development potential for the volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS)... 


LoI signed to launch Selkirk Copper Mines and Minto
LoI signed to launch Selkirk Copper Mines and Minto
1st July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian natural resources company Venerable Ventures on Monday announced a binding letter of intent with Selkirk First Nation to create Selkirk Copper Mines, a new company that would acquire 100%... 


Top cobalt trader declares force majeure after Congo export halt
Top cobalt trader declares force majeure after Congo export halt
1st July 2025 By: Bloomberg

The trading unit of CMOC Group — the world’s biggest producer of cobalt — has declared force majeure on deliveries of the battery metal, after the Democratic Republic of Congo extended a ban on... 


Congo gold miner says M23 rebels force staff to work without pay
30th June 2025 By: Reuters

Gold miner Twangiza Mining SA has accused Rwanda-backed M23 rebels of forcing its employees to work against their will and without pay after seizing its mine in eastern Democratic Republic of... 


Kinterra raises pressure in New World takeover battle
Kinterra raises pressure in New World takeover battle
30th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The takeover contest for New World Resources is heating up, with Kinterra Capital on Monday announcing its intention to increase its offer price for the copper project developer, matching the... 


Lobito Corridor is an opportunity for Angola to position itself as a key player in regional logistics
Lobito Corridor is an opportunity for Angola to position itself as a key player in regional logistics
30th June 2025

By: Alexandre Silveira - Managing Director at MSC Angola Angola’s Lobito Corridor presents a unique and transformative opportunity for positioning the nation as a key logistics hub in Southern... 


Patriot start drilling at Copper Top Hill in Zambia
30th June 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australian mining company Patriot Resources said on Monday that it had started drilling activities at its Copper Top Hill prospect, about 850 m northeast of the Sugarloaf copper deposit in Zambia’s... 


First Quantum starts shipping stockpiled copper from Panama mine
First Quantum starts shipping stockpiled copper from Panama mine
30th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

First Quantum Minerals has started shipping stockpiled copper from its stalled mine in Panama, 19 months after the operation was shut down by the country’s top court. A bulk carrier called Lipsi... 


Resources Minister Madeleine King
Australia cuts commodity export outlook despite gold price gain
30th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

Australia cut its forecast earnings from commodity exports, as a meteoric rise in gold prices fails to offset weakness in iron-ore and natural gas. Total resource and energy export earnings fell... 


Vale defines part of Carajas investment plan execution
Vale defines part of Carajas investment plan execution
30th June 2025 By: Reuters

Brazil's Vale, one of the world's largest iron-ore producers, has decided how to spend half of the planned 70-billion reais in investments under its "new Carajas programme", according to a company... 


komatsu trucks
Barrick signs equipment deal with Komatsu for Reko Diq
27th June 2025 By: Darren Parker

Barrick Mining and Komatsu have finalised an agreement for the delivery of primary mining equipment to Barrick’s Reko Diq copper-gold project in Pakistan, starting in 2026. The $440-million deal... 


China's copper smelters win better-than-expected $0 processing fee from Antofagasta, sources say
27th June 2025 By: Reuters

Some Chinese smelters have agreed to process copper from Chilean miner Antofagasta for no charge, a record low for the industry, but the outcome was better than expected for the smelters, already... 


CAML ups offer for New World Resources
CAML ups offer for New World Resources
27th June 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

London-listed Central Asia Metals (CAML) has raised its offer for Australian copper developer New World Resources, escalating a takeover battle with rival bidder Kinterra Capital. CAML late on... 


Informal mining boom is biggest fear for Peru's copper investors
Informal mining boom is biggest fear for Peru's copper investors
27th June 2025 By: Bloomberg

The biggest threat to Peru tapping more of its giant copper deposits is rising informal and illegal mining activity, according to the head of the country’s main industry association, SNMPE. Peru... 


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Chuquicamata mine, Chile
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A copper mine 15 km north of Calama, 2 870 m above sea level, in the Antofagasta region of Chile. 


Location map of the Antler copper project
Antler copper project, US – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

On June 24, 2025, copper development company New World Resources formalised an improved takeover offer from Aim-listed miner Central Asia Metals. 


Image of malachite from the Haib copper project
Haib copper project, Namibia – update
27th June 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

Copper exploration and development company Koryx Copper has reported that the metallurgical testwork programme has shown encouraging preliminary results. 


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