Video: How innovation and accountability could help green gold portfolios

Mining executives argued for a sharper industry focus on economic solvency, environmental accountability and public perception at a London event this month.

Why artisanal miners need a digital investment marketplace

ASM employs some 45 million workers across more than 80 largely undeveloped countries.

Artemis Gold’s Blackwater mine in British Columbia delayed to January

Blackwater, located 160 km southwest of Prince George, is expected to become the province’s first new gold mine since the Brucejack in 2017.

Study sheds light on how gold reaches the Earth’s surface

Most of Earth's gold is locked up in the mantle, the thick, middle layer of the planet located between the crust and the outer core.

Marimaca Copper makes Pampa Medina Norte discovery in Chile  

Marimaca reported results from the maiden scout drilling program at the Pias target, located northwest of Pampa Medina within the broader Sierra de Medina property block. 

JV Video: Osisko Metals adds Burzynski, $69m copper project funding

Osisko is progressing its Gaspé copper project in Quebec with new financing and a board now featuring industry heavyweight John Burzynski.

JV Video: Mandalay Resources seeks to become a mid-tier gold producer

Toronto-based Mandalay has used revenue from its Bjorkdal gold mine in Sweden and Costerfield gold and antimony mine in Australia to accumulate $55 million in cash.

Supply-demand imbalance looms for critical battery raw materials by 2030: McKinsey

By 2030, McKinsey estimates that worldwide demand for passenger cars in the BEV segment will grow sixfold from 2021 through 2030.

Australia’s Cassius Mining takes Ghana to court for $277m

The Australian miner said the claim, witness statements and independent expert reports have all been filed at the International Tribunal in London.

JV Video: Renforth Resources plans to fund nickel exploration with gold asset

Renforth is updating the resource with 28,000 metres of new drilling.

Eramet produces first lithium from Centenario plant in Argentina

Eramet becomes the first European company to produce lithium carbonate at an industrial scale.

Cordoba secures $10m bridge loan from partner JCHX for Alacran project

The Alacran project is pegged as the Colombia's next major copper-gold mine.

Gemfields pauses Mozambique operation amid political unrest

The miner said that groups "took advantage" of political unrest to attempt to invade its site.

CHARTS: EV battery metals bill sets new low as lithium, nickel, cobalt price slump continues

The raw materials bill for the average EV is now down to $510 compared to a peak of more than $1,900 at the beginning of last year. 

Ganfeng begins production at Goulamina lithium mine in Mali

The project is one of the largest lithium mines in Africa.

Unlocking shared value for our global energy transition: 3 proven models for LSM-ASM collaboration

As metal prices soar, mining expands into new frontiers, more communities and Indigenous peoples will be impacted as they are attracted to ASM as a vital lifeline in times of economic turmoil.

Lithium market could see modest recovery in 2025

Global lithium demand to increase 26% to 1.46m tonnes in 2025, outpacing supply growth.

Infographic: How global gold production has evolved since 1993

The biggest change over three decades is China becoming the number one producer, as its output has more than tripled.

YMP Scholarship: Mining industry must narrow talent gap by spotlighting roles in green transition

Despite its pivotal role, the mining industry faces significant challenges that could hinder its ability to meet global demand.

Trade spats to curb industrial metals demand: BMO

BMO Capital Markets has lowered its demand estimates for next year on the anticipation that higher tariffs and multilateral trade friction could tamp down industrial output.

CHARTS: The coming critical minerals trade war is BRICS short of a load

"While a large number of countries around the world continue to talk about securing raw material supply, China is actually doing something about it."

Canada invests $70m in Seymour Lake lithium project in Ontario

The lithium mine operated by Australia's Green Technology Metals could become the province's first lithium producer.

JV Video: Honey Badger Silver builds case as high-leverage silver play

The company holds seven Canadian silver assets.

JV Video: Osisko advances feasibility, financing for Cariboo gold project in BC

The 5,000-tonne-per-day underground project holds 2 million oz. in reserves and 3.3 million oz. in resources.

How the Trump administration can support lithium independence

America has become unacceptably reliant on foreign competitors for critical materials and manufacturing processes.

Sigma Lithium receives licence to build second mine at Grota do Cirilo property

Spodumene ore produced at the Barreiro mine will feed its Greentech lithium beneficiation plant.

Video: Silver needs smoother path to production for energy transition, miners say

Solar panels contain twice as much silver today than they did five years ago.

Aclara Resources raises $25m for Carina project in Brazil

Chilean conglomerate CAP, which has invested $80 million in the company's Penco project, will become a new shareholder.

American Rare Earths secures research institute to progress Halleck Creek project in Wyoming

The Halleck Creek project was named last year as one of the world’s top 10 rare earth projects.

Midnight Sun receives exploration license renewal for Solwezi copper project in Zambia

The project is 6 miles from Africa’s largest copper mining complex, the Kansanshi mine held by First Quantum Minerals.

Codelco eyes $800m extension to keep Gabriela Mistral open until 2055

Environmental permit application includes ending the use of domestic land-based water at the mine in 2035.

Alberta to introduce ‘modern’ coal policy, including ban on new open-pit projects

The new policy will not affect those qualified as "advanced coal projects" such as the controversial Grassy Mountain mine.

Video: Gold mining faces a cliff after 2025, CRU analyst predicts

Global gold production will peak at about 3,250 tonnes (105 million oz.) next year, according to CRU's Oliver Blagden.

Video: Rob McEwen bets big on developing worlds greenest copper mine

With a personal investment of $225 million on the line, much is at stake for Rob McEwen with the success of McEwen Copper’s flagship Los Azules project in Argentina.

Kodal Minerals’ Mali lithium mine remains on track for Q1 2025 production

Once in production, the Bougouni project will become the first lithium mine in Mali.

Foran conditionally approved for $14m gov’t funding for McIlvenna Bay infrastructure

The funds will go towards the construction of a hydroelectric transmission line, an on-site substation and electrical vehicle charging infrastructure.

Earth AI finds gold near Willow Glen molybdenum project

It has found its first gold system with the help of AI, making mineral exploration faster, more accurate, and cheaper.

Petra Diamonds cuts forecasts, jobs amid market weakness

Sales revenue for the third tender fell 7% to $71 million, bringing year-to-date revenue to $146 million, down from $188 million last year.

Asante nets $500m forward purchase deal for gold produced at Bibiani

The Vancouver-based gold miner said it expects gold production at Bibiani to exceed 15,000 oz. per month by mid-year.

Silver Mountain receives go-ahead to restart Reliquias mine in Peru

Once restarted, the Reliquias project would deliver approximately 2.2 million oz. of silver-equivalent production annually over a nine-year life.

Peninsula Energy restarts uranium production at Lance project in Wyoming

Peninsula is anticipating 600,000 lb. of U3O8 production at Lance during the 2025 ramp-up year.

Standard Lithium’s Arkansas pilot plant begins operations

The company is now operating the plant at its South West Arkansas project.

BC mining groups reject permitting delays, economic benefits study

MABC CEO Michael Goehring called the study’s methodology unsound and its conclusions deceiving.

Triple Flag to acquire royalty on Tres Quebradas lithium project

The lithium brine project in Catamarca province is expected to start production in the second half of 2025.

Montage Gold breaks ground at Koné project

The Koné gold mine will be in production for 16 years and is anticipated to deliver first output by the second quarter of 2027.

Activist Palliser pushes Rio Tinto to review dual listing

Palliser Capital claims Rio Tinto's current dual-listed structure has deprived investors of $50 billion in value.

Gold price extends loss as Fed cuts rates, signals less easing

New forecasts showed several officials penciled in fewer rate cuts for next year than estimated.

Dundee’s prefeasibility bumps ?oka Rakita gold project NPV by 25% in Serbia

The new NPV (at a 5% discount) stands at $735 million, and the IRR is 41%.

Torex Gold’s mining suspension in Mexico lifted

Torex's 2024 production forecast remains intact, with the company tracking towards the lower end of the 450,000-470,000 oz. guidance range.

Barrick Gold seeks arbitration over Mali mines dispute

The miner said it could suspend operations if gold shipments remain blocked.

Lucara names two largest diamonds found in 2024

The 2,488ct diamond is named Motswedi ("water spring") and the 1,094ct stone is called Seriti ("aura" or "presence").

Volkswagen buys 9.9% of Patriot Battery Metals for $48 million

Patriot's project will supply lithium to Volkswagen’s battery company PowerCo in Europe and North America.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory tests new methods of turning coal into graphite

A preliminary techno-economic analysis has found that the new process could be less expensive than conventional methods of making graphite.

VIDEO: Critical minerals race driving resource nationalism

Jimena Blanco, chief analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, says that geopolitical tensions are causing major shifts in global mining policies.

Cartier Resources reports high-grade gold at East Cadillac project

The latest results showed an extension of high-grade gold over the 10 km strike length.

Uranium spot prices to climb in ‘staircase’ pattern, Sprott forecasts

Uranium has been buoyed by growing global support for nuclear energy, with more countries pledging to triple nuclear capacity by 2050.

Brazilian authorities shut down Jaguar mine after tailings slide

The Turmalina mine was deemed an "unfeasible work environment" by labor auditors.

Westgold Resources contemplates 10-year expansion at Fortnum

The scoping study is part of the company's portfolio asset review of its assets in Western Australia.

Arcadium Lithium investors sue miner over Rio Tinto takeover

Three shareholders of Arcadium Lithium have sued the miner and its board alleging negligence in Rio Tinto $6.7 billion takeover.

Rio Tinto, BHP, and BlueScope to build ‘green iron’ plant

Project could help reduce emissions by up to 80% if renewables and green hydrogen are used, the companies said.

Video: Quebec rises as a top investment destination for miners

The province has committed hundreds of millions in funding for mining projects through agencies like Investissement Québec, Soquem and Sidex.

Hummingbird Resources sold to Nioko Resources in $17.5m cash deal

Hummingbird has flagged continued challenges around operational performance at its two African mines.

Skeena unlocks $200m Orion funding with bulk sample permit

Over the next 12 months, Skeena is expected to continue advancing Eskay Creek through BC's environmental assessment process.

Canadian Critical Minerals confirms 10.4% stake in XXIX Metal

XXIX Metal controls two of the largest copper projects in Eastern Canada.

Norge Mining acquires Europe’s largest natural graphite producer

Skaland mine is the world's highest-grade, operating flake graphite mine and the fourth-largest graphite mine outside China.

Gold price flat ahead of Fed policy meeting

Bullion is coming off a 2.6% decline in the previous two sessions on the back of mixed US data.

Sierra Metals shares jump on takeover offer from Peruvian firm

The offer will be priced at C$0.85 per share, which is a 10% premium over Sierra Metals' closing price of C$0.77 on the TSX last Friday.

Barrick to halt Mali operations if shipments remain blocked

If Mali continues to impede shipments from Loulo-Gounkoto, the country's largest gold mine, Barrick will cease operations.

Australia’s CEFC invests $75m in homegrown critical minerals

The CEFC was established in 2012 by the Australian government to help achieve its national goal of net zero emissions by 2050.

Copper price: What’s in store for 2025

The bellwether metal had a rollercoaster 2024, will next year bring more wild swings?

Fireweed secures US, Canadian gov’t fundings for tungsten project

The US Department of Defense invested about $15.8 million under the Defense Production Act.

Canada Nickel secures $14m investment from Taykwa Tagamou Nation

The project, on the Indigenous group’s traditional lands, holds one of the world’s largest reserves.

Rio Tinto assesses potential for gallium production at Quebec operations

Gallium is on the export ban list to the United States that China’s Ministry of Commerce announced last week.

Court approves $74m borrowing to fund Yukon Eagle mine cleanup

A leach pad failure in June released 4 million tonnes of material with ore and cyanide-containing solution.

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