April 7, 2025

PDAC JV video: New Zealand aims to fast-track mining

New processes are to help the island nation develop its gold, coal and rare earth minerals while respecting Indigenous rights, says resources minister.

April 4, 2025

Barrick eyes 30% production growth by 2030

The company is also considering changing its name from Barrick Gold to Barrick Mining to reflect its changing production profile, chairman John Thornton said.

April 1, 2025

Trump eyes executive order to fast-track deep-sea mining

The move would enable miners to bypass the ISA and obtain permits from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

March 27, 2025

The Metals Company to apply for deep sea exploration license under US legislation

TMC also said it has requested a pre-application consultation with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

March 19, 2025

Deep-sea miners are set to dig for critical minerals, even if rules aren’t done

The Metals Company has said it will file an application in June for an ISA license to begin mining.

March 14, 2025

New Zealand seabed mining poses unprecedented challenge for offshore wind

New Zealand wants to increase renewable electricity projects such as wind and solar to reduce thermal generation.

March 10, 2025

Palliser steps up pressure on Rio Tinto to drop dual listing

Rio Tinto operates as a dual-listed company, with separate shareholder bases in the UK (PLC) and Australia (Limited).

March 9, 2025

Cloud computing, AI can shorten energy transition, Seequent panel says

The path to the fourth industrial revolution and the green energy transition is best paved by integrating more technology into mining, industry PDAC panellists said.

March 7, 2025

Biotech company BPH plans to extract critical minerals, gold from seaweed

BPH's assay results support the company's belief that seaweed may have the ability to absorb precious and base metals from seawater.

February 21, 2025

Global exploration budgets fall as juniors tighten belts: S&P

Global spending dropped 3% to $12.5 billion, S&P’s Corporate exploration strategies 2024 report shows.