UK flags possible security review as deep-sea mining licences go up for sale: FT

The licences are held by UKSR, which was acquired in 2023 by Norway's Loke Marine Minerals from US defense contractor Lockheed Martin.

Staff Writer | April 21, 2025 | 11:44 am

US Antimony restarts Mexico smelter plant after over a year

The company said it has begun processing the first antimony ore acquired from international sources at the Madero smelter.

Reuters | April 21, 2025 | 11:42 am

Surging gold stocks lift mining’s top 50 companies above tariff chaos

World’s 50 most valuable miners are now worth $1.4 trillion, up $80 billion from end-2024 boosted by gold stocks after copper, lithium producers sold off again.

Frik Els | April 21, 2025 | 11:25 am

Politicians aiming to win over mining sector ahead of Australian election

Both sides of Australian politics are aiming to win over the mining sector ahead of the country’s federal election on May 3.

Kristie Batten | April 21, 2025 | 10:53 am

As Trump eyes coal revival, his job cuts hobble black lung protections for miners

Black lung has been on the rise over the last two decades, and has increasingly been reported by young workers in their 30s and 40s despite declining coal production.

Reuters | April 21, 2025 | 9:47 am