Savannah seeks compulsory land purchases at Portuguese lithium mine Portuguese law allows for compulsory acquisitions for infrastructure and energy projects. Reuters | January 14, 2025 | 9:50 am
MMG to resume work at Queensland mine with fire threat contained The Chinese miner said the fire at the Dugald River zinc mine will not have any material impact on its production outlook. Reuters | January 14, 2025 | 9:46 am
EU to propose ban on Russian aluminum imports in new sanctions package So far the 27-member bloc has banned aluminum products including wire, tubes and foil. Reuters | January 14, 2025 | 9:32 am
Uranium fever collides with industry’s dark past in Navajo country The standoff between Energy Fuels and the Navajo Nation represents the ugly side of the world’s sudden re-embrace of nuclear power. Bloomberg News | January 14, 2025 | 9:13 am
Asante Gold’s Bibiani underground feasibility confirms seven-year mine extension The post-tax net present value (5% discount rate) is estimated at $516 million with a 71% internal rate of return. Staff Writer | January 14, 2025 | 8:28 am
Mitsubishi quits China metal trading after copper fraud The company will stop buying and selling refined metals and mineral resources in the Chinese spot market. Bloomberg News | January 14, 2025 | 7:19 am
Aussie junior Minerals 260 to buy gold project from Zijin ASX-listed junior will scale up with the A$166.5 million deal, which is the first mining acquisition in Australia for 2025. Kristie Batten | January 14, 2025 | 7:18 am
Copper price rises as Trump team’s gradual tariffs plan cools dollar Copper extended this year’s rally following a report the incoming Trump administration will slowly ramp up trade tariffs. Bloomberg News | January 14, 2025 | 7:05 am
Arafura Rare Earths gets $124 million boost from Australia The investment is intended to assist the company develop the facility at the Nolans project site in Australia’s Northern Territory. Bloomberg News | January 14, 2025 | 7:00 am
