Hudbay sees Saudi, UAE, and Japanese interest in Copper World project The sale is expected to close in six months, with Hudbay selling up to 30% of the project. Staff Writer | March 20, 2025 | 8:15 am
Copper price surpasses $11,000 as tariff fears drive rally Comex copper prices are now up 27% since the start of the year. Staff Writer | March 20, 2025 | 7:44 am
Gold price sets new record above $3,050 following Fed verdict Gold's new record comes after US policymakers projected slower growth and higher inflation. Staff Writer | March 19, 2025 | 2:08 pm
China flexes rare earth dominance with million-tonne discovery The deposit could host as much as 1.15 million tonnes of resources containing key rare earth elements such as praseodymium, neodymium, dysprosium and terbium. Staff Writer | March 19, 2025 | 10:36 am
Aurion, KoBold team up to explore critical minerals in Finland Aurion will grant KoBold the right to earn a 75% interest in a portion of the Risti project area. Staff Writer | March 19, 2025 | 9:09 am
Rio Tinto urges shareholders to reject Palliser’s bid to review dual listing The activist investor pushes for Rio Tinto to drop its London listing and unify under an Australian-domiciled structure. Staff Writer | March 19, 2025 | 7:57 am
Acid spill from Chinese-owned copper mine contaminates vital waterway in Zambia The incident reportedly began on Feb. 18, when the tailings dam collapsed at the mine run by Sino-Metals Leach Zambia. Staff Writer | March 18, 2025 | 12:21 pm
Alrosa suspends operations at less profitable deposits amid sanctions The suspension will affect deposits with an annual production of less than 1 million carats. Staff Writer | March 18, 2025 | 10:05 am
Uzbekistan launches $2.6B initiative to bolster minerals sector Earlier this month, Uzbekistan laid out plans to develop 76 projects covering 28 different elements. Staff Writer | March 18, 2025 | 9:18 am
Baru Gold plunges after investment deals break down Baru Gold has been looking to bring the Sangihe gold project, situated on the Indonesian island of the same name, into production. Staff Writer | March 17, 2025 | 2:05 pm
Ramaco Resources’ Wyoming rare earth project gets $6.1M grant The funding will match Ramaco's future investment in building a rare earth and critical minerals pilot processing facility north of Sheridan. Staff Writer | March 17, 2025 | 1:53 pm
Energy Fuels, POSCO team up to explore REE magnet supply chain The collaboration could fast-track the formation of one of the world's first commercial permanent REE magnet supply chains independent of China. Staff Writer | March 17, 2025 | 9:08 am
