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Magna Mining reports progress in McCreedy West development
17th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

TSX-listed Magna Mining has reported that it expects ore sales from the 700 Copper Zone, at its McCreedy West mine, in Ontario, Canada, to be between 80 000 t and 92 000 t for each of the third and... 


NexMetals CEO Morgan Lekstrom
NexMetals starts trading on Nasdaq
17th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Trading of TSX-listed NexMetals Mining Corp’s common shares has started on the Nasdaq stock market under the symbol NEXM. Upon the start of trading on Nasdaq on July 16, the company says it common... 


Bureau gives go-ahead for Solidus to build its Spring Valley gold mine
17th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Precious metals royalty and streaming company Sailfish Royalty announces that on July 15, the US Bureau of Land Management approved Solidus Resources’ Spring Valley gold mine project, in Pershing... 


The Mercedes mine
Bear Creek reports lower second-quarter output on the back of contractor underperformance
17th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Bear Creek Mining Corporation's Mercedes mine, in Mexico, produced 7 973 oz of gold and 33 932 oz of silver in the quarter ended June 30, a decrease on the 8 262 oz of gold and the 36... 


Defiance completes acquisition of GEMS
17th July 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Through the signing of a definitive agreement with Green Earth Metals (GEMS) and its shareholders, TSX-listed Defiance Silver Corp has acquired 100% of GEMS, thereby completing the previously... 


Aluminium production at an Alcoa plant
Alcoa says Trump’s tariffs added $115m in aluminum costs
17th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Alcoa Corp, the largest US aluminum producer, said tariffs on imports from Canada cost it $115-million in the second quarter, showing how US President Donald Trump’s trade agenda has affected the... 


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Aura Minerals shares mixed in US debut after oversubscribed deal
17th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Aura Minerals' shares were little changed from the offer price in a US trading debut, after the gold and copper miner raised $196-million in a listing in New York. The company’s shares traded at... 


Ruthenium crystal
Ultra-rare metal rides AI boom as commodities star performer
17th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Thanks to the boom in artificial intelligence, an ultra-rare element you’ve probably never heard of is one of this year’s best-performing raw materials. Ruthenium, a silvery gray mineral, has... 


US Federal Reserve chairperson Jerome Powell
Gold steadies as investors weigh outlook for Trump-Powell saga
17th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Gold steadied after a volatile session on Wednesday as traders assessed the outlook for Jerome Powell’s tenure as Federal Reserve chair after more speculation that President Donald Trump may ax... 


Canadian PM Mark Carney
Canada announces steel tariffs on some trade partners to protect domestic industry
16th July 2025 By: Reuters

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday said Canada will introduce a tariff rate quota for countries with which it has free trade agreements, excluding the United States, to protect the domestic... 


Transnet Group CE Michelle Phillips and UMK CEO Malcolm Curror.
Ten-year manganese rail transport contract signed by Transnet and UMK
16th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

State-owned railway company Transnet and United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) on Wednesday July 16 signed a ten-year contract for the transportation of manganese by rail from UMK’s mine in South... 


Apple-MP Materials deal boosts US rare earth recycling push, says Metallium
16th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Rare earths company Metallium says the newly announced $500-million partnership between technology giant Apple and rare earths miner MP Materials to recycle rare earth magnets in the US underscores... 


AngloGold CEO Augusta Calderon
AngloGold to further consolidate Nevada district with C$152m Augusta Gold buyout
16th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Gold producer AngloGold Ashanti and certain of its affiliates have entered into a definitive agreement with gold exploration and development company Augusta Gold to acquire all issued and... 


Revival upsizes equity financing to C$29m after Dundee exercises rights
16th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Mine developer Revival Gold has increased the size of its previously announced non-brokered private placement to C$29.08-million following Dundee’s decision to exercise its participation rights and... 


Weibin Deng, WPIC Regional Head of Asia Pacific; Craig Miller, Valterra Platinum CEO; Trevor Raymond, WPIC CEO.
Platinum's 1.4% tariff knock to be eclipsed by strong investment, jewellery demand
16th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

The direct impact of tariffs on forecast platinum demand in 2025 is estimated to total only 112 000 oz, or 1.4% of total demand. While the indirect risks through slower GDP growth over the next few... 


Citigroup backs silver to soar just as gold’s rally loses steam
Citigroup backs silver to soar just as gold’s rally loses steam
16th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Silver will extend a rally beyond $40 an ounce in the coming months on tightening physical supplies and growing investment demand, according to Citigroup Inc., which reiterated a more cautious... 


Aura Minerals plans to raise over $196m in US IPO
16th July 2025 By: Reuters

Canadian gold and copper miner Aura Minerals said on Tuesday it plans to raise about $196.4-million from its US initial public offering. The company had said last week that it was preparing to... 


The Greatland equity formed part of the consideration for the Telfer-Havieron transaction in 2024.
Newmont nets $470m from equity sales in divested assets
16th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Bullion major Newmont on Tuesday announced agreements to sell its equity stakes in Greatland Resources and Discovery Silver, generating about $470-million in net proceeds as part of its portfolio... 


US aluminium tariffs added $300m in costs in H1, says Rio Tinto
US aluminium tariffs added $300m in costs in H1, says Rio Tinto
16th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified metals and mining company Rio Tinto incurred about $300-million in gross costs tied to US aluminium tariffs on Canadian product during the first half of 2025, the firm reported on... 


Simon Trott will step into the top job on August 25
Rio Tinto’s Trott seen as safe choice with M&A optionality – analysts
16th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Simon Trott’s appointment as CEO of Rio Tinto is signalling a vote of confidence in the company’s existing trajectory, with an openness to large-scale mergers and acquisitions (M&A), analysts said... 


Rio Tinto expects to be the world's fourth biggest copper miner before the end of the decade.
Rio Tinto sees copper at upper-end of guidance, reports strong Q2 performance
16th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto Group delivered a strong second-quarter operational performance, with group-wide copper equivalent production up 13% year-on-year, underpinned by solid gains across its... 


The Hemlo gold mine
Barrick weighs sale of gold mine to Discovery Silver
16th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Barrick Mining Corp is in advanced talks to sell its last Canadian gold mine to Discovery Silver Corp, according to people familiar with the matter, as the firms seek to capitalize on the soaring... 


Drill cores
Nine Canadian First Nations launch constitutional challenge of major-projects legislation
16th July 2025 By: Reuters

Nine First Nations have launched a constitutional challenge of recently passed legislation meant to fast-track major projects, arguing they violate the government's constitutional obligations to... 


South Africa's Rand Refinery gold.
Gold remains well-positioned in current macro landscape, World Gold Council reports
15th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Gold enters the second half of 2025 coming off an exceptionally strong start to the year – up 26% – shaped by a weaker US dollar, persistent geopolitical risk, robust investor demand, and continued... 


Newmont CFO resigns, insider named interim finance chief
15th July 2025 By: Reuters

Gold miner Newmont said on Monday its CFO Karyn Ovelmen has resigned and named insider Peter Wexler as interim CFO until a permanent successor is selected. Wexler previously served as chief legal... 


In a $500-million partnership with Apple, MP Materials will significantly expand the capacity of its Fort Worth, Texas, factory to supply recycled rare earth magnets.
MP Materials to supply Apple with 100% recycled rare earth magnets
15th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

NYSE-listed MP Materials signed a long-term agreement to supply technology giant Apple with rare earth magnets manufactured in the US entirely from recycled materials, the companies announced on... 


Gold specimen near Loncor's Adumbi deposit
Loncor creates special independent committee to consider received offer
15th July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-listed Loncor Gold has established a special committee comprised of independent board directors to review an unsolicited nonbinding offer received from an interested party for a potential... 


Perpetua raises further $49m as underwriters exercise option
15th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Nasdaq- and TSX-listed Perpetua Resources says underwriters have fully exercised their option to purchase an additional 3.69-million common shares, generating about $49-million in gross proceeds.... 


Simon Trott will succeed Jakob Stausholm as CEO in August
Rio Tinto names iron-ore head Simon Trott as next CEO
15th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Rio Tinto has appointed Simon Trott as its next CEO, selecting the current head of its iron-ore division to succeed Jakob Stausholm effective August 25. Trott, a 25-year veteran of the company,... 


Canada, NWT launch pilot to digitise and rescan archived drill cores
Canada, NWT launch pilot to digitise and rescan archived drill cores
15th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories have launched a pilot project that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and digital core scanning to reanalyse historic drill samples in a bid... 


Todd Stone appointed AME president, CEO
Todd Stone appointed AME president, CEO
15th July 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

British Columbia's Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) has named Todd Stone as new president and CEO, effective August 5. Stone brings a wealth of experience in government and public affairs,... 


Lundin, Zhaojin back Aurum’s Côte d’Ivoire gold plans
Lundin, Zhaojin back Aurum’s Côte d’Ivoire gold plans
15th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

ASX-listed Aurum Resources has completed a A$35.6-million strategic placement to accelerate development of its gold assets in Côte d’Ivoire, attracting backing from investors including the Lundin... 


B2Gold sees $1.7bn NPV at medium-scale Colombia project
B2Gold sees $1.7bn NPV at medium-scale Colombia project
15th July 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

International gold producer B2Gold on Monday released a feasibility study for its Gramalote gold project in Colombia, projecting an after-tax net present value (NPV) of $1.72-billion and an... 


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