Cobalt Blue, Iwatani sign pre-FID pact for Australia’s first cobalt refinery

ASX-listed Cobalt Blue Holdings has signed a binding pre-final investment decision (pre-FID) consortium deed with Iwatani Australia (IWA) to progress development of the Kwinana cobalt refinery,... 

Hudbay strikes deal with US trade unions for Copper World mine construction

Toronto- and New York-listed Hudbay Minerals has reached an agreement with a coalition of union building trades to support the construction of its Copper World mine in Arizona. The agreement,... 

EU designates 47 strategic raw materials projects to strengthen supply chain

The European Commission has designated 47 strategic projects across 13 member States as part of the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) implementation. The selected projects, announced on Tuesday,... 

Anglo seeks swift re-entry at Moranbah mine after underground ignition

Diversified mining major Anglo American is working with industry experts and regulators to expedite re-entry into its Moranbah North coal mine in Queensland, Australia, following a temporary... 

Sayona to be renamed Elevra Lithium as merger with Piedmont progresses

Lithium company Sayona Mining will rebrand as Elevra Lithium following the completion of its planned merger with Piedmont Lithium. The new name, Elevra Lithium, will take effect upon the close of... 

Future Metals eyes idled Savannah plant for ore processing

ASX- and Aim-listed Future Metals on Thursday announced a nonbinding agreement with investment company Zeta Resources to explore the potential for processing ore at the idled Savannah plant in... 

AngloGold clears FIRB hurdle in A$101m Lake Carey gold deal

Gold major AngloGold Ashanti has received approval from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) for its proposed acquisition of Matsa Resources’ Lake Carey project in Western Australia,... 

Spartan acquires full control of Dalgaranga exploration tenure

Ramelius Resources takeover target Spartan Resources has moved to consolidate its ownership of key exploration tenements at the Dalgaranga project in Western Australia, acquiring the remaining 20%... 

Australia’s first underground lithium mine now in production

ASX-listed Liontown Resources has started underground production stoping at the Kathleen Valley lithium operation in Western Australia, marking a key milestone as it transitions from openpit to... 

Trump signs executive order to reinvigorate US coal industry, citing energy security

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order aimed at reviving the US coal industry, designating coal as a “mineral” and directing federal agencies to prioritise coal mining and... 

Victory flags strategic importance of Australian rare earths project amid China curbs

ASX-listed Victory Metals has underlined the growing geopolitical importance of its North Stanmore project in Western Australia, as China moves to tighten control over exports of key heavy rare... 

Gold Road sees multi-decade potential in Gruyere

Australian miner Gold Road Resources has outlined the underground potential of the Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia, pointing to a conceptual resource of up to 1.5-million ounces and... 

Horizon awards process plant engineering study for Black Swan

ASX-listed miner Horizon Minerals has awarded the engineering studies work programme to support the refurbishment and repurposing of the Black Swan processing plant to GR Engineering Services. The... 

Ontario unveils C$11bn support plan amid tariff pressure, mining sector included

The Ontario government has announced C$11-billion in tax deferrals and rebates to shield the province’s economy from growing uncertainty caused by US-imposed tariffs, with the mining sector among... 

New Gold consolidates free cashflow interest in New Afton

Toronto-listed New Gold will gain full free cash flow ownership of its New Afton copper/gold mine in British Columbia, following a $300-million transaction with Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. The... 

Wesdome to acquire Angus Gold in $40m deal

Toronto-listed Wesdome Gold Mines will acquire junior exploration company Angus Gold in a cash-and-share deal valued at about $40-million, expanding its land position at the Eagle River operation... 

Tungsten miner Almonty exempt from US tariffs

Toronto-headquartered Almonty Industries said that its tungsten products are not subject to the latest US reciprocal tariff measures, providing rare relief for a critical mineral supply chain... 

American Salars positions Nevada lithium project as tariff shield

CSE-listed American Salars Lithium is banking on its Nevada-based Black Rock South project to insulate itself from potential trade disruptions as the US lithium market braces for new tariffs under... 

Rio Tinto lifts WA supplier spend to record A$10.3bn amid Pilbara expansion push

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has boosted spending with suppliers in Western Australian by A$1.5-billion to a record A$10.3-billion in 2024, as it continues to support local businesses and develop... 

Black Cat and Westgold complete Lakewood deal

Gold miner Black Cat Syndicate has completed the acquisition of the 1.2-million-tonne-a-year Lakewood processing facility from Westgold Resources, securing a key asset for its Kal East gold... 

Lucara transitions to owner-managed operations at Karowe UGP

Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamonds has terminated its engineering, procurement, and construction management contract with JDS Energy & Mining (JDS), effective March 31, as it transitions to... 

Brightstar surpasses expectations in maiden processing campaign

Gold miner Brightstar Resources on Tuesday reported stronger-than-expected results from its maiden processing campaign at Genesis Minerals’ Laverton mill, reinforcing the company's production... 

Cavalier shares jump on ‘significantly improved’ Crawford PFS

Exploration and development company Cavalier Resources on Tuesday announced a “exceptionally increased” prefeasibility study (PFS) results for its Crawford gold project, near Leonora, sending the... 

SSR Mining forecasts 10% production growth in 2025

Precious metals miner SSR Mining expects to deliver between 410 000 and 480 000 gold equivalent ounces in 2025, marking a more than 10% increase from the previous year, the Denver-based company... 

Burgundy Diamond Mines' Ekati resilient as market struggles

ASX-listed Burgundy Diamond Mines has navigated a turbulent diamond market with resilience, reporting a modest revenue decline despite broader industry struggles. The company’s flagship Ekati... 

Ashley Jones moves from Bryah to Star Minerals

Exploration and development company Star Minerals has appointed Bryah Resources CEO Ashley Jones as MD with effect from Tuesday. “Ashley has been a director of Star Minerals for the past four... 

Toubani secures Kobada future with Mali agreement

Australia's Toubani Resources has successfully navigated the challenging landscape created by Mali's tougher mining code, announcing on Monday an agreement with the State to develop the Kobada... 

Mining and exploration get sharper focus in WA department restructure

The Western Australian government has announced an overhaul of its departments, with Premier Roger Cook confirming reforms to nine out of the state’s 25 departments. Among the most notable changes... 

NMG updates feasibility study for integrated ore-to-anode material operations

NYSE- and TSX-listed Nouveau Monde Graphite )NMG) has released an updated feasibility study for its Phase-2 integrated graphite production, covering the Matawinie mine and Bécancour battery... 

Hudbay’s expands copper production with Copper Mountain buy

TSX- and NYSE-listed Hudbay Minerals has secured a $44.25-million deal to acquire Mitsubishi Materials Corporation's (MMC's) 25% stake in the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia, consolidating... 

Hot Chili unveils PFS for water business key to copper development

ASX-listed Hot Chili on Monday announced the prefeasiblity study (PFS) results for its Huasco Water project, outlining economic outcomes for a potential long-term industrial water supply business... 

Helix expands into US with Arizona copper/gold acquisition

ASX-listed Helix Resources is expanding beyond its core Australian operations with the acquisition of the White Hills copper/gold project in Arizona, marking its first foray into the US exploration... 

B2Gold reaffirms C$1.54bn estimate for Goose project, eyes mill expansion

Canadian miner B2Gold has reaffirmed its C$1.54-billion construction and mine development cost estimate for the Goose project in the Nunavut region, and has revealed that it is evaluating a... 

Graphite One expands mineral reserves, triples production target at Alaska project

Critical minerals exploration and development company Graphite One has expanded the mineral reserves at its Graphite Creek project in Alaska, with a new feasibility study expected to show a... 

Marathon positioned as strategic shield against global supply chain risks – CEO

As disruptions to the global mineral supply chain continue to mount, Canada’s Marathon copper and palladium project is positioning itself as a critical counterweight. On Thursday, Generation Mining... 

Gold Road chair defends Gold Fields takeover rejection

Gold Road Resources chairperson Tim Netscher has defended the company’s decision to reject an unsolicited takeover proposal from joint venture partner Gold Fields, stating that the offer... 

Mountain Province sees diamond market recovery after challenging 2024

Canadian diamond miner Mountain Province expects improving market sentiment in 2025 following a difficult 2024, when weak Chinese demand and the growing presence of lab-grown diamonds pressured... 

Sibanye-Stillwater wins EU strategic status for lithium, EV battery projects

Johannesburg-based Sibanye Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman says the European Commission’s designation of its Keliber lithium and GalliCam projects as strategic projects under the EU’s Critical Raw... 

Gold dominates M&A activity with Australia and Canada leading charge

Gold remained the undisputed leader in metals and mining mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2024, with the yellow metal accounting for nearly three-quarters of the total deal value. According to a... 

EU designates 47 strategic raw materials projects to strengthen supply chain

The European Commission has designated 47 strategic projects across 13 member States as part of the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) implementation. The selected projects, announced on Tuesday,...