Australian lithium miners slide as CATL moves toward mine restart
Chinese authorities have green-lit reserve reports from two major lithium producers operating in the mining hub of Yichun.
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Gold price soars to new high on US government shutdown
Year to date, bullion has risen by more than 48%, putting it on track for the biggest annual jump since 1979.
DPM halts Loma Larga gold-copper project drilling amid protests
“Permitting appears to be resurfacing as a potential challenge,” CIBC Capital Markets said.
Gold’s wild week: CEOs leave, prices soar, China rises
The global gold sector faced major changes this week, with leadership shifts and record prices not seen in decades.
Nova wins $43.4M Pentagon award to build antimony hub, shares skyrocket
The award will accelerate development of a fully integrated US supply chain to produce military-grade antimony trisulfide, company says.
BHP sinks $555M into Olympic Dam before major decision
Funding for growth projects comes ahead of a decision to double South Australia's copper output to 650,000 tonnes by the mid-2030s.
Momentum confirms its tech can produce commercial-grade battery materials at scale
The company said it has consistently produced high-purity nickel, cobalt, and lithium streams from end-of-life batteries, with yields exceeding 90%.
Chile fines Albemarle for lithium extraction violations
Chile's environmental regulator said Albemarle exceeded its approved water extraction limits in the Atacama desert.
Vale expands Onça Puma capacity by 60%
The investment consolidates Onça Puma as Brazil’s largest ferronickel operation.
Agnico sheds entire 18% stake in Royal Road
Royal Road welcomed Rio2 as its newest shareholder, following the purchase of approximately 15% of its outstanding stock.
Namibia cautious about Angola’s De Beers co-ownership plan
The country will assess the diamond industry, affected by weak demand and the rise of lab-grown gems.
Infographic: Uranium production – Spheres of control
Uranium production is dominated by Russia today, but by 2030 the picture changes.