November 3, 2023 Mineral Resources ups stake in lithium miner Azure Minerals Azure, which is developing the Andover lithium and nickel-copper-cobalt project in Western Australia, continues to attract investment.
November 1, 2023 Lucapa finds Lulo mine’s third-largest diamond The 208 carat, Type IIa diamond is also the second 100-carat-plus stone found in October at the Angola mine.
October 31, 2023 Patriot Lithium expands footprint in Canada’s “Electric Avenue” It has secured rights over an additional 536sq.km in one of the largest and highest-grade lithium areas in North America.
October 27, 2023 Shenghe Resources throws Vital Metals a lifeline The Chinese company is acquiring new shares North America's second rare earths producer for $3.8 million.
October 27, 2023 Rinehart buys 18% stake in Azure Minerals to block SQM takeover Hancock Prospecting's stake in Azure is just short of the 20% level that would require a mandatory buyout offer.
October 26, 2023 Rinehart may block SQM $1bn takeover of Azure Minerals The Australian billionaire, who recently thwarted Albemarle’s buyout of Liontown, is said to be evaluating ways to hinder SQM's bid.
October 24, 2023 Petra Diamonds says supply curbs, India’s moratorium stabilizing market The miner is confident about the positive effects that supply curbs by major producers and India's two-month import moratorium will have on the market.
October 23, 2023 SQM buys 30% stake in Australia’s Pirra Lithium The Chilean lithium giant will ultimately increase its interest to 40% by spending $1.9 million in exploration.
October 20, 2023 Ionic wins licence to mine rare earths in Uganda The Makuutu project has a geology similar to southern China's clay-type deposits, the cheapest and most accessible source of heavy REEs.
October 20, 2023 Atlantic Lithium granted 15-year permit for Ghana mine It comes as Ghana seeks to diversify away from gold production to tap into the multibillion-dollar battery metals industry.
Hecla nearly doubles exploration budget The Idaho-based miner said it will spend $55 million on its projects in Nevada and producing assets. February 13, 2026 | 09:01 am
