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Kinross sells stake in Asante Gold for C$73m
23rd September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Kinross Gold said on Tuesday that it had sold its entire common shareholding in Asante Gold for C$73.1-million. Kinross disposed of 36 927 650 shares, representing about 5.2% of... 


Southern Copper eyes steady production in Peru, bets big on new projects
23rd September 2025 By: Reuters

Southern Copper expects its copper production in Peru to hold steady this year as it invests $800-million in projects, its chief financial officer told Reuters. Peru is the world's third-largest... 


Sage Potash PEA outlines $502m NPV, 39% IRR for Utah project
23rd September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX-V-listed Sage Potash has delivered a positive preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its Sage Plain potash project, in Utah’s Paradox basin, outlining an after-tax net present value (NPV) of... 


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... 


Newmont pours first gold at Ahafo North in Ghana
Newmont pours first gold at Ahafo North in Ghana
23rd September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Gold major Newmont has achieved first gold at its Ahafo North project, in Ghana. The milestone, which was reached on September 19, marks a key step toward commercial production, which is targeted... 


Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi
Congo will not 'auction' mineral resources to the US, President says
23rd September 2025 By: Reuters

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi said on Monday that a US-mediated peace deal signed with Rwanda in June has not calmed fighting in eastern Congo, though he thanked President... 


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... 


Copperbelt’s initial 1 000 ha cassava project expected to show how the lot of Zambia’s farmers can be uplifted.
Copperbelt being groomed as starting point of cassava food-and-fuel thrust in Zambia
22nd September 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Another big C may soon begin to emerge along Zambia’s copper-renowned Copperbelt, this time having nothing to do with the yellow metal but instead highlighting the first letter of a staple food... 


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... 


An image showing the area around the Ampasindava project
Harena chairperson Murphy moves into an executive leadership role
22nd September 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

London-listed Harena Resources has appointed Ivan Murphy as executive chairperson, effective October 1. In his capacity as nonexecutive chairperson of Harena, Murphy has already led the company’s... 


Ioneer relocates CFO role to US as Bucknell steps down
22nd September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX- and Nasdaq-listed Lithium project developer Ioneer on Monday announced the resignation of CFO Ian Bucknell, who is leaving the company in mid-December to pursue other interest. MD Bernard... 


Uranium oxide
Commodity trader Mercuria bets on boom with foray into uranium, sources say
22nd September 2025 By: Reuters

Mercuria has become the first major commodity house to launch physical trading in uranium, joining banks Natixis and Citibank, as an expected nuclear energy boom fuels interest in the niche market,... 


Two bodies found in search for Freeport Indonesia workers trapped in mine, reports say
22nd September 2025 By: Reuters

Two bodies have been recovered in the search for seven Freeport Indonesia workers trapped underground at a major copper mine since September 8 due to heavy mudflows, Indonesian media reported. The... 


Finance Minister Francois Philippe Champagne
'Canada will take a close look at the Teck-Anglo deal,' Finance Minister says
22nd September 2025 By: Reuters

The proposed $53-billion merger between Teck Resources and Anglo American is under review by Canada's federal government, which must make sure it is in the net benefit of the country, Finance... 


USTDA acting director Thomas R Hardy, US Senator Ted Cruz, Metalex Commodities CEO Ayo Sopitan, Terra Metals chairperson Mumena Mushinge
USTDA to fund Zambian copper, cobalt processing facility expansion
19th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded funding to Metalex Africa Zambia, a subsidiary of Texas-based Metalex Commodities, for a feasibility study to accelerate the expansion of a... 


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... 


Orla acquired the Musselwhite mine from Newmont
Newmont exits Orla Mining with $439m stake sale
19th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

US miner Newmont has sold its entire 13.3% interest in Orla Mining, generating $439-million in gross proceeds as the world’s top gold producer streamlines its portfolio. The Denver-based miner... 


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... 


ICMM co-COO Aidan Davy
ICMM confirms progress with CMSI, expects board appointments in early 2026
19th September 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Mining and metals advocacy group the ICMM is, together with three other industry partners, making progress on public consultations in its efforts to consolidate the foremost major global voluntary... 


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... 


Capstone restores full output at Mantoverde after motor failure
19th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian miner Capstone Copper has resumed full sulphide copper production at its Mantoverde mine in Chile, following repairs to a ball mill motor that had left the site running at half capacity... 


Maxus Mining acquires Alturas antimony project from Equinox
19th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based Maxus Mining has entered into a property option agreement with Equinox Resources to acquire a 100% interest in the Alturas antimony project, in British Columbia’s Slocan mining... 


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... 


The Loulo-Gounkoto mine in Mali
Mali appeals judge’s order to release detained Barrick staff
18th September 2025 By: Bloomberg

Malian prosecutors have appealed a judge’s order to release four Barrick Mining Corp.’s employees on bail, according to people familiar with the matter. Barrick staff, including a regional manager... 


Polished diamonds
Diamond selling processes are outdated and hurting producers, trader says
18th September 2025 By: Reuters

The sale of diamonds through tenders and auctions is opaque and inefficient and should be revamped for producers to earn more and to survive the current price slump, a leading gem trader said on... 


The Kakula mine
Ivanhoe confirms on schedule start of Stage 2 dewatering at Kakula
18th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

TSX- and OTCQX-listed Ivanhoe Mines says Stage 2 dewatering at the Kakula mine, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, started on schedule and that the company will provide an update on the copper... 


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,... 


Atico secures investment protection agreement for La Plata project
18th September 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Canadian junior Atico Mining has signed an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) with the Ecuadorian government for the development of its La Plata project, covering $157.9-million in planned... 


An April 2025 view of the Blackwater site in British Columbia.
Artemis Gold lifts Blackwater capacity, orders long-lead equipment for Phase 2
18th September 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Artemis Gold has approved plans to increase throughput at its Blackwater mine in British Columbia, announcing a 33% expansion of the Phase 1 processing plant and placing orders for key equipment... 


Robert Friedland: 'In my 40 years in the industry, I've never seen so much interest in critical raw materials'
Ivanhoe Mines in ongoing talks with sovereign funds after Qatar investment, Friedland says
18th September 2025 By: Reuters

Ivanhoe Mines is in constant dialogue with sovereign wealth funds for potential investments aimed at supporting the company's push to boost production of copper and other critical minerals,... 


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... 


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