August 14, 2023 Vision Blue injects $40 million into Papua New Guinea lime project Mick Davis' Vision Blue Resources would obtain a 49% stake in Mayur Resources' Central lime project.
August 3, 2023 Canadian deep-sea miner TMC to seek licence in 2024 The Metals Company is ready to apply for a mining licence next year, with production expected as early as the fourth quarter of 2025.
August 3, 2023 Australian Strategic Materials inks deal to sell rare earths to US magnet maker Australian Strategic Materials will supply about 60% of USA Rare Earth’s needs for the making of permanent magnets for EVs and wind turbines.
August 1, 2023 Rio Tinto inks earn-in deal for lithium project in Rwanda Rio has the option to invest up to $7.5 million in two stages to earn up to a 75% interest in Aterian's HCK project.
July 31, 2023 Rio Tinto, Codelco join forces to find more copper in Chile They will explore for the coveted metal in concessions held by Agua de la Falda, in which Rio has a 55% interest.
July 31, 2023 Patriot says resource for Quebec lithium project confirms giant size Long-awaited maiden resource for the CV5 pegmatite at the Corvette lithium project places the asset as No. 1 of its kind in the Americas.
July 26, 2023 Rio Tinto to miss 2025 emissions cuts targets The world’s second largest miner won’t be able to achieve a targeted 15% carbon emissions reduction by 2025, unless it uses carbon offsets.
July 25, 2023 UN watchdog delays deep-sea mining to 2024 The Council of the International Seabed Authority ruled out any immediate permission for mining to begin.
July 25, 2023 Albemarle moves ahead with Kemerton plant expansion The $135m contract with Monadelphous Group is part of Albemarle's plans to double lithium hydroxide output at the plant.
July 24, 2023 South32 takes $1.3 billion charge on Arizona project South32 blamed supply costs for pushing up the price of developing the Taylor deposit, the largest asset within the Hermosa project.
Trump trade team working to narrow scope of metals tariffs Trump last year imposed a 50% levy on foreign steel and aluminum in a measure aimed at Chinese overcapacity. February 13, 2026 | 12:14 pm
