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Volt's planned graphite refinery in Alabama
Volt draws down funding for US, Tanzania graphite projects
22nd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Volt Resources has drawn A$0.5-million from its funding facility with RiverFort Global Opportunities as the graphite developer ramps up progress on projects in the US and Tanzania. The... 


Seabed regulators will scrutinise mining firms seeking US licences
Seabed regulators will scrutinise mining firms seeking US licences
22nd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

A United Nations-affiliated organisation with jurisdiction over the global seabed took a tentative step Monday to respond to US President Donald Trump’s fast-tracking of deep-sea mining for... 


Montage targets high-grade resource growth ahead of 2027 production start in Côte d’Ivoire
22nd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Montage Gold has expanded its exploration campaign at the Koné gold project in Côte d’Ivoire after reporting a string of successful drill results that have propelled it past its 2024 drilling... 


CAML to accept Kinterra’s offer for New World Resources
22nd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

London-listed Central Asia Metals (CAML) has withdrawn its takeover offer for New World Resources, opting instead to accept a competing bid from Kinterra Capital, which won the backing of New... 


Brazilian miners warned of potential $1bn in tariff pain
Brazilian miners warned of potential $1bn in tariff pain
22nd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

The Brazilian mining industry is warning of dire economic consequences if the government resorts to reciprocal tariffs in retaliation for US President Donald Trump’s threatened 50% levy starting... 


Trump's critical minerals obsession reignites deep-sea mining
Trump's critical minerals obsession reignites deep-sea mining
22nd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

The leader of one of the most aggressive seabed mining startups spent years invoking global warming to spark interest in extracting avocado-sized rocks rich in electric-vehicle battery metals from... 


Champion Iron strikes $245m deal with Nippon Steel, Sojitz for Canada project
Champion Iron strikes $245m deal with Nippon Steel, Sojitz for Canada project
22nd July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Iron-ore mining company Champion Iron has formalised a strategic partnership with Japan’s Nippon Steel and trading house Sojitz, securing $245-million in funding for its Kami project in eastern... 


Diamonds and diamond jewellery
Future of natural diamonds depends on industry unity – WFDB
21st July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) president Yoram Dvash has raised concern about the “meteoric” rise in the penetration of synthetic diamonds into the market, which he believes threatens... 


Gold and platinum bars
Physical gold demand wanes slightly, but growth drivers remain
21st July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Refinery services provider Heraeus finds in its latest precious metals appraisal that physical gold demand is waning, while the gold price also trended slightly lower week-on-week, ending on $3... 


Osisko secures $450m from Appian for Cariboo gold project
Osisko secures $450m from Appian for Cariboo gold project
21st July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration and development company Osisko Development has locked in a $450-million financing facility with Appian Capital Advisory to fund the development and construction of its Cariboo gold... 


AVZ Minerals signage
AVZ Minerals says Congo deal with KoBold breaches arbitration order
21st July 2025 By: Reuters

Australia-based AVZ Minerals, which holds a majority stake in the contested Manono lithium project in the Democratic Republic of Congo, said on Monday a new deal between Kinshasa and US-backed... 


South Africa Manganese operation in South Africa's Northern Cape.
South Africa Manganese delivers strong finish with 48% higher final quarter sales
21st July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa Manganese finished the financial year strongly, South32, the Johannesburg-, Sydney- and London-listed diversified mining company reported on Monday, July 21. June quarter sales soared... 


The Selebi mine in Botswana
NexMetals secures potential Exim support for Botswana mines
21st July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Exploration and development company NexMetals Mining has received a letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Exim) for up to $150-million in potential financing to... 


Sibanye-Stillwater boosts recycling push with $82m US deal
Sibanye-Stillwater boosts recycling push with $82m US deal
21st July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Precious metals miner Sibanye-Stillwater has agreed to buy US-based metals recycler Metallix Refining for $82-million, expanding its “urban mining” strategy. Metallix, which operates two recycling... 


New World board backs Kinterra's sweetened offer after CAML declines to match
New World board backs Kinterra's sweetened offer after CAML declines to match
21st July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

The board of New World Resources has thrown its weight behind a sweetened takeover offer from Kinterra Capital, after rival bidder Central Asia Metals (CAML) opted not to match the improved bid,... 


Patriot confirms 'world’s largest' pollucite-hosted caesium deposit at Shaakichiuwaanaan
Patriot confirms 'world’s largest' pollucite-hosted caesium deposit at Shaakichiuwaanaan
21st July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Dual-listed Patriot Battery Metals on Monday confirmed a major caesium discovery at its Shaakichiuwaanaan project in Quebec, with new resource estimates positioning the Rigel and Vega zones as the... 


Alcoa CEO says Trump tariffs force a pause for Canada growth projects
Alcoa CEO says Trump tariffs force a pause for Canada growth projects
21st July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Alcoa, the storied US metals producer, is feeling the pinch of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and has been forced to pause work on all its growth projects underway in Canada. If the levies stay... 


Lifezone founder and chairperson Keith Liddell
Lifezone takes full control of Kabanga Nickel as BHP exits
21st July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE-listed Lifezone Metals has taken full control of one of the world’s most significant undeveloped nickel sulphide projects after acquiring BHP’s 17% stake in Kabanga Nickel. The transaction,... 


The White Mesa mill in Utah
Energy Fuels begins US production of HREE oxides
18th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE American- and TSX-listed Energy Fuels has begun producing heavy rare earth element (HREE) oxides at its White Mesa mill in Utah at pilot scale, with plans in place to ramp up to full-scale... 


A graphic showing the depth of the marathon
Mining industry leaders among 60 amateur runners to take part in the World’s Deepest Marathon
18th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

In October, 60 amateur runners will compete in the World's Deepest Marathon at one of Europe's deepest mines – the Garpenberg zinc mine, in Sweden – to highlight the safety, innovation and... 


Orion CEO Tony Lennox
Orion will be producing Prieska concentrate by Christmas next year, new CEO assures
18th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Sydney- and Johannesburg-listed Orion Minerals will be producing concentrate at its flagship Prieska Copper Zinc Mine by Christmas next year, says new highly experienced Orion CEO Tony Lennox, who... 


The McClean Lake mill
McClean Lake uranium production resumes with SABRE method
18th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Uranium miners Orano Canada and Denison Mines have kicked off commercial production using their patented Surface Access Borehole Resource Extraction (SABRE) method at the McClean Lake joint venture... 


Canada eyes Mercosur trade pact to reduce US reliance, Minister says
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

Canada's International Trade Minister said on Thursday that there was interest from both sides to advance trade talks with South American bloc Mercosur, as Ottawa seeks new deals in a push to... 


Northern Dynasty seeks fast-track court ruling to overturn Pebble EPA veto
Northern Dynasty seeks fast-track court ruling to overturn Pebble EPA veto
18th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Copper and gold project developer Northern Dynasty Minerals has asked a federal court in Alaska to move forward with a summary judgment schedule in its lawsuit over the veto of its Pebble copper... 


Chile will hold meeting with copper industry next Tuesday to discuss US tariffs, Minister says
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

Chile will hold a meeting with members of the country's copper industry next Tuesday to discuss the impacts of tariffs from the United States, Mining minister Aurora Williams said on Thursday.... 


China spy agency accuses foreign agents of stealing rare earths
China spy agency accuses foreign agents of stealing rare earths
18th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

China’s spy agency has accused overseas intelligence agencies of stealing controlled rare earth materials, reiterating its intent to curb smuggling even as Beijing agrees to review applications to... 


The Jansen potash mine in Canada
BHP hit by potash cost blowout; iron-ore and copper set records
18th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Commodities major BHP on Friday warned of rising costs and possible delays at its flagship Canadian potash project and confirmed it is considering selling its suspended nickel business, as part of... 


The flags of G20 countries
US eyes 'back to basics' revamp of G20 when it assumes presidency next year
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

The United States aims to pare the Group of 20 major economies back to its financial roots next year when it takes over the rotating presidency from South Africa, sources familiar with the Trump... 


The Point Lake mine forms part of the Ekati operation
Burgundy Diamonds lays off employees in Canada as diamond prices tank
18th July 2025 By: Reuters

Australian miner Burgundy Diamond Mines laid off several hundred employees and contractors and suspended operations at its Point Lake diamond mine in Canada due to record-low diamond prices, a... 


Graphite
US Commerce Dept sets 93.5% anti-dumping tariff on Chinese anode graphite
17th July 2025 By: Reuters

The US Commerce Department said on Thursday it will impose preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on anode-grade graphite imported from China after concluding that the materials, which are a key... 


ICMM president and CEO Rohitesh Dhawan
ICMM publishes new tools to support psychological health, safety of miners, metalworkers
17th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Mining and metals advocacy group the ICMM has published its ‘Tools for Psychological Health and Safety’ guide to support mining and metals companies to embed strong psychological health and safety... 


The Antler copper project
Kinterra, CAML raise the stakes in battle for control of New World Resources
17th July 2025 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Private equity firm Kinterra Capital and London-listed Central Asia Metals (CAML) have both increased their offers to shareholders of ASX-listed New World Resources, as the companies vie to acquire... 


Impala Rustenburg processing plant
Impala Platinum seeking SO2 limit in Rustenburg to ensure continued lawful operation
17th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) intends to apply to South Africa’s National Air Quality Officer for an alternative sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions limit to ensure continued lawful... 


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