Anglo American signs agreements to promote polyhalite fertilizer in China Anglo said it will supply polyhalite from its multi-billion-dollar Woodsmith mine project in North Yorkshire as part of the agreements. Reuters | August 30, 2024 | 7:18 am
BHP moves ahead with expansion of Olympic Dam copper refinery BHP is aiming to lift its annual output from the region to 500,000 metric tons of cathode by early 2030s, from 322,000 tons produced last year. Reuters | August 30, 2024 | 7:10 am
Congo seeks new buyers for gold mined in eastern provinces The DRC government recently took full control of Primera Gold which had an exclusive contract to buy and sell gold mined in the east. Reuters | August 30, 2024 | 7:07 am
GM delays additional $330m investment in Thacker Pass, Lithium Americas says General Motors has delayed the second tranche of investment in the miner until the end of the year. Reuters | August 30, 2024 | 7:04 am
Silver looks ready to rip While gold has hit record highs this year, silver remains undervalued. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | August 29, 2024 | 4:22 pm
US sees bipartisan backing for Africa critical minerals plan The flagship of the plan — a railway project known as the Lobito corridor — is already far advanced. Bloomberg News | August 29, 2024 | 3:28 pm
US, Peru sign memorandum of understanding for cooperation on critical minerals The memorandum sets the direction for further collaboration in sector governance, investment, and global supply chain security. Reuters | August 29, 2024 | 2:58 pm
Midnight Sun shares plunge on Zambian exploration licence setback The company's licences for its Dumbwa and Mitu targets are unaffected. Staff Writer | August 29, 2024 | 2:21 pm
Mineral Resources tightens belt after lithium, iron ore prices fall Shares in heavily indebted Australian miner slump, but CEO Chris Ellison isn’t panicking. Kristie Batten | August 29, 2024 | 1:00 pm