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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Australia offers to sell shares in critical minerals reserve to allies, sources say
1st October 2025 By: Reuters

Australia is willing to sell shares in its new strategic reserve of critical minerals to allies including Britain, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Western governments scramble... 


Castle wind farm.
Low-cost renewables will make up 30% of Sibanye-Stillwater power supply by 2027
30th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A targeted 600 MW pipeline of solar and wind projects has been developed by platinum group metals (PGMs) and gold mining company Sibanye-Stillwater which, combined with other energy management... 


Rawlinson resigns as Andrada director
29th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Aim- and OTCQB-listed critical metals producer Andrada Mining has announced that Michael Rawlinson has resigned as a director of the company to focus on other professional commitments. "On behalf... 


23 000 new Australian resources jobs on the line as red tape clouds resources outlook
23 000 new Australian resources jobs on the line as red tape clouds resources outlook
29th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Australia’s mining and energy workforce has bounced back strongly from last year’s downturn, but a new forecast warns future growth risks being undermined by weakening project pipelines, mounting... 


Heraeus Business Line Hydrogen Systems head Dr Philipp Walter with Shanghai laboratory professionals Weiwen Dong and Mike Li.
Key platinum-boosting hydrogen labs will go live in China next month, Heraeus reports
26th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Key hydrogen systems laboratories will go live next month in China, where rapid growth is reported in the platinum-catalysed proton exchange membrane (PEM) green hydrogen technology that is poised... 


The Shell Mining View 2025 webinar brought together mining leaders, financiers and policy experts to unpack South Africa’s shifting mining landscape
SA mining weighs innovation, policy shifts and sustainability during webinar
26th September 2025

South Africa’s mining industry remains a cornerstone of the economy, but it is entering a period of accelerated transition, with stakeholders urging greater policy certainty, technological... 


Fortune brings back Massola to help advance Nico project
25th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada's Fortune Minerals has rehired mining executive David Massola as VP of business development, tasking him with guiding the company’s Nico critical minerals project toward financing and... 


Platinum needed in pacemakers.
Medical demand for platinum forecast to reach new high this year
25th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The demand for platinum in medical technology is on its way to reaching a 320 000 oz high point this year amid growth being at a consistent 3% compound annual growth rate since 2013 and 4% more... 


G7 leaders at their meeting in June 2025
G7 weighs price floors for rare earths to counter China's dominance, sources say
25th September 2025 By: Reuters

Group of Seven (G7) members and the European Union are considering price floors to promote rare earth production, as well as taxes on some Chinese exports to incentivise investment, four sources... 


US President Donald Trump
Lithium Americas soars 90% as Washington considers stake
25th September 2025 By: Reuters

Shares of Lithium Americas closed at $8.32 after jumping nearly 90% on Wednesday after Reuters reported that the Trump administration is seeking up to a 10% stake in the miner, in the latest sign... 


Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking Head of Equity Capital Markets, South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa Richard Stout
Anglo’s Valterra Platinum divestment ‘largest in history of JSE’, Standard Bank reports
23rd September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The divestment by diversified mining company Anglo American of its residual shareholding in Valterra Platinum was on Tuesday highlighted by enabler Standard Bank as “the largest equity capital... 


US re-evaluating $2.3bn loan for Nevada lithium mine
US re-evaluating $2.3bn loan for Nevada lithium mine
23rd September 2025 By: Bloomberg

The Trump administration is re-evaluating a $2.3-billion loan approved by President Joe Biden for the development of a Nevada lithium deposit, according to people familiar with the matter who asked... 


Australian critical minerals firms flock to US opportunities
Australian critical minerals firms flock to US opportunities
23rd September 2025 By: Reuters

MELBOURNE – Some of Australia's most advanced critical minerals producers are moving forward on plans to build processing facilities in the United States, despite Australia's strategic push to... 


Rainbow Rare Earths CEO George Bennett.
Yet another global rare earths advance amid more smart testwork in Joburg lab
22nd September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

More smart testwork in the Johannesburg laboratory of Rainbow Rare Earths has enabled yet another forward leap for rare earth elements (REEs), at a time when REEs are in growing demand for use in... 


CEO Jon Cherry, Idaho Governor Brad Little, US Department of Agriculture Deputy Undersecretary Kristin Sleeper, and Maj. Gen. John T. Reim
Perpetua wins US Forest Service approval to start Idaho mine development
19th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration and development company Perpetua Resources has secured a key US Forest Service authorisation to begin development of its Stibnite gold and antimony project in Idaho, clearing the way... 


Foran’s McIlvenna Bay project hits key milestones, stays on track for mid-2026 start
Foran’s McIlvenna Bay project hits key milestones, stays on track for mid-2026 start
19th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Critical minerals developer Foran Mining has reported steady progress at its McIlvenna Bay copper/zinc project in Saskatchewan, with construction now 56% complete and first production still... 


US lawmaker wants Trump to restrict Chinese flights over rare earths access
US lawmaker wants Trump to restrict Chinese flights over rare earths access
19th September 2025 By: Reuters

The chair of a US House of Representatives committee on China on Thursday called on the Trump administration to restrict or suspend Chinese airline landing rights in the US unless Beijing restores... 


Indigenous opposition clouds Teck-Anglo tie-up
Indigenous opposition clouds Teck-Anglo tie-up
19th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The proposed merger of Teck Resources and Anglo American is drawing opposition from Indigenous leaders in British Columbia, who warn the deal cannot go ahead without consultation. The Osoyoos... 


Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane and Mintek CEO Dr Molefi Motuku.
Fruitful outcomes needed quickly from crucial Minerals Council, Mintek MoU
18th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The South African economy requires fruitful outcomes to emerge quickly from the planned memorandum of understanding (MoU) that that Minerals Council South Africa and South Africa’s Council for... 


Ukraine, US launch fund for critical minerals projects with $150m investment
18th September 2025 By: Reuters

Ukraine and the US International Development Finance Corporation will each commit $75-million to a joint investment fund that is part of Kyiv's minerals deal with Washington first signed in April,... 


Nevada Lithium identifies rubidium, cesium at Bonnie Claire
18th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canada’s Nevada Lithium Resources has reported the presence of significant rubidium and cesium mineralisation at its 100%-owned Bonnie Claire lithium project, in Nevada. The company said on... 


Northern Minerals expands mining leases at Browns Range
Northern Minerals expands mining leases at Browns Range
18th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Heavy rare earths company Northern Minerals has been granted a new mining lease that more than doubles the tenure area at its Browns Range project, in Western Australia’s East Kimberley. The... 


Ivanhoe Mines co-chairperson Robert Friedland
Ivanhoe secures $500m investment from Qatar sovereign wealth fund
17th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian miner Ivanhoe Mines on Wednesday announced a $500-million investment from sovereign wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Under the terms of the private placement, Ivanhoe will... 


Orion CEO Tony Lennox.
Prieska copper project uplifted by Glencore's financing and offtake term sheet
17th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Orion Minerals’ Prieska copper/zinc mine, in South Africa’s well-endowed Northern Cape, has received a prospective financing and offtake uplift through the signing of a non-binding term sheet with... 


Northern Territory Minister for Mining and Energy Gerard Maley
Tivan secures Molyhil project to advance Central Australian critical minerals precinct
17th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Critical minerals company Tivan has strengthened its foothold in Central Australia with the A$8.75-million acquisition of the Molyhil tungsten/molybdenum project, in a deal welcomed by the Northern... 


Ferrochrome smelting.
Provided power costs are fixed, Chrome SA ready to be part of ferrochrome solution
17th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa needs both a competitive mining sector and a strong manufacturing base but supporting one sector by undermining another is an unsustainable strategy, Chrome SA has cautioned in a... 


The Shaakichiuwaanaan exploration camp
Patriot to rebrand as PMET Resources, reflecting critical minerals focus
17th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Patriot Battery Metals will change its name to PMET Resources this week, marking what it describes as the next stage in its evolution into a diversified global critical minerals company. The... 


Teck CEO Jonathan Price and Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad
Canada industry Minister to meet CEOs of Teck and Anglo American
17th September 2025 By: Reuters

Canadian Industry Minister Melanie Joly on Tuesday said she would be meeting the CEOs of Anglo American and Teck Resources next week to discuss their proposed merger. "There have been... 


US in talks to set up $5bn fund for critical mineral deals
US in talks to set up $5bn fund for critical mineral deals
16th September 2025 By: Bloomberg

The US is in talks to set up a $5-billion fund to invest in mining, in what would be the government’s most significant foray into dealmaking to boost supplies of critical minerals. The US... 


Anglo's Los Bronces copper mine.
Anglo frees ‘at least’ $5bn as it locks arms with next-door-neighbour copper mine
16th September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

At least $5-bilion has been liberated by Johannesburg-listed Anglo American carrying out a joint mine plan with an adjacent copper operator in South America. Becoming one are Anglo American Sur’s... 


North American Lithium in Quebec
Sayona study backs NAL expansion with lower costs, higher returns
16th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and Nasdaq-listed Sayona Mining has released the results of a scoping study into the expansion of its North American Lithium (NAL) operation in Québec, confirming improved economics through... 


Aerial view of the Ngualla Hill
Peak dismisses US suitor, backs Shenghe scheme
16th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Peak Rare Earths has rejected an unsolicited approach from US-based General Innovation Capital Partners (GICP), reaffirming its support for a proposed A$195-million takeover by Shenghe... 


Mark Carney reportedly told Anglo American to move its headquarters to Canada.
Canada PM told Anglo American to move HQ to Canada for Teck deal nod - report
16th September 2025 By: Reuters

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Anglo American to move its headquarters to Canada or its proposed acquisition of Teck Resources would not be allowed to proceed, the Globe and Mail reported... 


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