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Kansanshi copper mine, in Zambia
First Quantum secures long-term capital through gold streaming agreement
5th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed First Quantum Minerals has entered into a gold streaming agreement with RGLD Gold, with First Quantum to receive a $1-billion upfront cash payment in exchange for gold deliveries... 


 TMC chairperson and CEO Gerard Barron.
TMC touts $23.6bn NPV as it seeks to validate deep-sea mining potential
5th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Deepsea mining hopeful TMC – the metals company – has released two technical economic assessments for its polymetallic nodule projects in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) of the Pacific Ocean,... 


Toyota and China’s Shudao Investment  to build a hydrogen fuel cell plant in Chengdu.
Demand outlook for South Africa’s platinum uplifted by China-Toyota hydrogen project
5th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

A development that is improving the demand outlook for South African platinum group metals (PGMs) is the announcement of a joint venture (JV) between Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation and China’s... 


Lynas Rare Earths general manager of development Alex Logan speaking at the Diggers and Dealers conference on Tuesday.
‘Rest of world’ rare earths market finally taking shape, says Lynas
5th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Australian rare earths producer Lynas Rare Earths is well-positioned to meet the growing demand from a maturing “rest of world” market, with projects advancing in key regions outside China and new... 


Sibanye-Stillwater's call for US tariff on Russian palladium may add to price volatility
Sibanye-Stillwater's call for US tariff on Russian palladium may add to price volatility
5th August 2025 By: Reuters

Sibanye-Stillwater has asked the United States to consider imposing a tariff on Russian palladium imports to support the long-term viability of US supplies, in a move that could increase volatility... 


McEwen Mining to complete Argentina mine feasibility study in two months, executive says
McEwen Mining to complete Argentina mine feasibility study in two months, executive says
4th August 2025 By: Reuters

McEwen Mining expects to complete a feasibility study for its Los Azules copper mine in Argentina in two months, paving the way for the Canadian miner to seek $600-million in financing needed to... 


Gold jewellery
Heraeus says prolonged high gold prices lower jewellery demand in key regions
4th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Refinery services provider Heraeus finds in its latest precious metals appraisal that Chinese gold jewellery consumption has reduced owing to high prices – similar to what has happened in India.... 


AngloGold Ashanti CEO Alberto Calderon.
AngloGold holds costs below 2% amid peers averaging 15%-plus
4th August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange secondary-listed gold mining company AngloGold Ashanti has managed to repress costs to below 2% amid peer gold mining companies averaging above 15%. “We maintain cost... 


miners raising their helmets against sunset and crane
Barrick invested $48m in community projects in 2024
4th August 2025 By: Darren Parker

NYSE- and TSX-listed Barrick Mining Corporation invested more than $48-million in community-led projects in 2024 through its community development committees (CDCs), the company said in its 2024... 


Patriot Battery Metals CEO Ken Brinsden
Lithium demand forecasts lagging reality, says Patriot’s Brinsden
4th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canada-focused Patriot Battery Metals CEO Ken Brinsden has cautioned that current lithium demand forecasts are underestimating the future needs of the energy transition, likening the forecasting... 


Citi raises gold forecast to $3 500/oz over next 3 months on negative US outlook
Citi raises gold forecast to $3 500/oz over next 3 months on negative US outlook
4th August 2025 By: Reuters

Citi raised its gold price forecast over next three months to $3 500 per ounce on Monday from $3 300, and the expected trading range to $3 300 to $3 600 from $3 100 to $3 500, on the belief that... 


Greer says US-China talks 'about halfway there' on rare earths
Greer says US-China talks 'about halfway there' on rare earths
4th August 2025 By: Bloomberg

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer sounded a cautiously optimistic note on discussions with China on rare earth flows, following trade talks that further steadied ties between the economies.... 


Arizona Lithium inks rail deal to boost Prairie project’s global reach
Arizona Lithium inks rail deal to boost Prairie project’s global reach
4th August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Arizona Lithium has announced a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a dedicated transload facility for its Prairie lithium project in Saskatchewan, Canada. The... 


Newmont unlocks $100m payment as Ghana ratifies Akyem lease
Newmont unlocks $100m payment as Ghana ratifies Akyem lease
1st August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

US-based Newmont has unlocked a $100-million payment from Zijin Mining following the ratification of the Akyem East mining lease by Ghana’s Parliament, marking a key milestone in the company’s... 


Kibali gold mine in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Soaring free cash flow uplifts AngloGold dividend payout as debt plummets 92%
1st August 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The second-quarter earnings and free cash flow of AngloGold Ashanti more than doubled year-on-year, driven by the high gold price and what the New York- and Johannesburg-listed company highlights... 


Copper ‘lotto tickets’ pay off after Trump shrinks from tariffs
Copper ‘lotto tickets’ pay off after Trump shrinks from tariffs
1st August 2025 By: Bloomberg

Options traders who bet the Trump administration would renege on its promise to tariff raw copper imports are cashing in big. On Wednesday evening, more than 31 000 contracts went from... 


Koryx president and CEO Heye Daun.
Koryx closes $25m fundraising drive
1st August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-V-listed Koryx Copper has closed its previously announced bought deal public offering of an aggregate of 19.05-million common shares of the company at a price of C$1.05 per common share for... 


A May 2025 image of the Skouries project in northern Greece.
Eldorado’s Skouries project hits 70% completion, first production set for early 2026
1st August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Eldorado Gold said on Thursday that its Skouries copper/gold project in northern Greece had reached 70% completion, keeping the company on track to deliver first production in the... 


Newmont exits Orosur Mining stake in C$5.6m sale
1st August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold miner Newmont has sold its entire stake in Orosur Mining, marking a complete exit from the junior South America-focused exploration company. The world’s biggest gold producer announced... 


US President Donald Trump and Canada PM Mark Carney pictured together at a G7 meeting in June.
Trump increases tariff on Canada to 35% from 25%
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order increasing tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% from 25% on all products not covered by the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, the White... 


Capstone Copper hits revenue record in Q2
1st August 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

TSX- and ASX-listed Capstone Copper reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue and adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda), buoyed by strong sulphide copper... 


Trump administration to expand price support for US rare earths projects, sources say
Trump administration to expand price support for US rare earths projects, sources say
1st August 2025 By: Reuters

Top White House officials told a group of rare earths firms last week that they are pursuing a pandemic-era approach to boost US critical minerals production and curb China's market dominance by... 


Patriot Battery Metals appoints Aline Côté to board
31st July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and TSX-listed Patriot Battery Metals has appointed mining executive Aline Côté to its board of directors as an independent director. Côté brings more than 27 years of international... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad.
De Beers is well positioned to thrive as market recovers, Anglo believes
31st July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The commitment of Anglo American to exit De Beers is unwavering, despite the belief of this secondary-listed Johannesburg Stock Exchange company that its iconic diamond mining and marketing... 


Grant Isaac will take up the role of president and COO, effective September 1.
Cameco reshuffles executive ranks
31st July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian uranium major Cameco on Thursday announced a reshuffle of its executive team, while reporting strong second-quarter results as demand for nuclear power strengthened and its investment in... 


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Ivanhoe reports second-quarter profit, despite DRC flooding challenges
31st July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Base and precious metals miner Ivanhoe Mines reported a second-quarter profit of $35-million and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) of $123-million,... 


Sibanye-Stillwater operates the only primary PGM mining operation in the US, based in Montana.
Sibanye-Stillwater, union seek US trade protection against Russian palladium imports
31st July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

South Africa-headquartered Sibanye-Stillwater, together with the United Steelworkers union, has filed petitions with US trade authorities to impose duties on imports of Russian palladium, arguing... 


WGC senior markets analyst Louise Street
Strong investor interest drives gold demand higher
31st July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid a high price environment, the World Gold Council (WGC) has reported that total gold demand, including over-the-counter investment, increased by 3% year-on-year to 1 249 t for the second... 


Island Gold
Alamos posts higher quarterly output, sees further production growth into second half
31st July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and NYSE-listed Alamos Gold on Wednesday reported a strong second quarter, with a 10% rise in gold production and an 18% drop in all-in sustaining costs (AISC), leading to record cash flow... 


Kinross margin growth eclipses gold price rise in strong Q2
Kinross margin growth eclipses gold price rise in strong Q2
31st July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals miner Kinross Gold posted a sharp rise in free cash flow and earnings in the second quarter, driven by stronger margins and robust production across its mine portfolio. The... 


Anglo's Quellaveco copper mine in Peru.
Anglo's simplified go-forward business advances with 43% earnings margin outlook
31st July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

In the 2025 transition year, Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Anglo American has maintained an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) margin for its go-forward... 


Canadian Malartic
Agnico Eagle delivers record free cash flow, reaffirms 2025 production outlook
31st July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian miner Agnico Eagle Mines posted record free cash flow in the second quarter and reaffirmed its full-year production guidance as higher gold prices, cost control and strong mine performance... 


Southern Copper warns that US-China trade war could hit copper in short-term
31st July 2025 By: Reuters

Grupo Mexico's Southern Copper mining unit believes the US-China trade war will hit the global economy, affecting the copper sector, CFO Raul Jacob said on a call with analysts on Wednesday to... 


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