China’s germanium, gallium ban could cost the US $3.4 billionAccording to the USGS, gallium prices could increase by more than 150% and germanium prices by 26% in the event of a total ban.Staff Writer | November 20, 2024 | 7:09 am
Akobo Minerals opens Ethiopia’s Segele gold mineThe ceremony was attended by Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed,…Staff Writer | November 20, 2024 | 5:27 am
Paladin’s Fission Uranium takeover delayed by Canada security reviewThe takeover has faced several hurdles, including a delayed shareholder…Bloomberg News | November 19, 2024 | 3:19 pm
Ionic Rare Earths unveils promising UK recycling plant feasibility Ionic Rare Earths said the study shows strong potential for a profitable and unique UK magnet recycling facility. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2024 | 6:55 am
Newmont sells Ontario gold mine to Orla for $850 million The addition of the Musselwhite mine to its portfolio more than doubles Orla Mining's gold output to 300,000 ounces per year. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 18, 2024 | 3:47 am
Resolute Mining to pay Mali $160 million to resolve tax dispute, free staff The company’s shares in Sydney were suspended on Thursday, after tumbling 40% since news of the detention of CEO Terry Holohan. Reuters | November 17, 2024 | 3:34 pm
Trump chooses oil fracking boss as energy secretary Chris Wright, the chief executive officer of Liberty Energy Inc., has no previous Washington experience. Bloomberg News | November 16, 2024 | 4:55 pm
US House of Representatives approves 2024 Critical Mineral Consistency Act The bill modifies the Energy Act of 2020 to expand the definition of critical minerals to include critical materials designated by the Department of Energy (DOE). Staff Writer | November 15, 2024 | 2:21 pm
Ecuador court gives green light for Silvercorp, Salazar’s El Domo project The ruling removes the last major obstacle for the $250 million project, located 150 km northeast of Guayaquil. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | November 15, 2024 | 11:43 am
Indonesia’s Jan-Oct nickel ore imports surge by 50 times from year ago The world's biggest nickel producer has bought record volumes of the ore from the Philippines since April. Reuters | November 15, 2024 | 10:21 am
Osisko Metals shares rise on resource boost at Gaspé copper project A minimum 70,000 meter drill program is now planned for 2025. Staff Writer | November 15, 2024 | 9:40 am
Families gather at South African mine shaft where hundreds are feared stuck underground The miners are in a standoff with police, who have blocked their supplies of food and water. Reuters | November 15, 2024 | 7:48 am