US takes aim at financial institutions with new Russia sanctions authorityA new executive order gives Washington the ability to ban products originating in Russia but processed in third countries, such as diamonds.Reuters | December 22, 2023 | 9:02 am
Japan-US ties stronger than ever, minister says amid US Steel scrutinyJapanese Industry Minister Ken Saito praised his country's ties with…Reuters | December 22, 2023 | 8:36 am
Energy Fuels starts production at three uranium mines as metal prices riseThe company started production at three of its permitted and…Reuters | December 21, 2023 | 9:19 am
Scientists search for dark matter in the depths of an abandoned gold mine Researchers want to lure a hypothesized particle from outer space to the Sanford Underground Research Facility, housed in a former gold mine in South Dakota. Staff Writer | February 7, 2023 | 6:30 am
US judge orders waste rock study for Thacker Pass lithium project The proposed mine would be North America's largest source of lithium for electric vehicle batteries. Reuters | February 7, 2023 | 4:16 am
Mammoth gold miner in the making after Newmont’s $17bn bid for Newcrest The deal would be one of the biggest in Australian history, though initial feedback suggests that Newmont will have to improve its bid to succeed. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 6, 2023 | 9:59 pm
Newmont open to sweetening $16.9bn bid for Newcrest – source Already the world's largest gold producer, Newmont would become a gold mining behemoth should it prevail in its bid for Newcrest. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 8:32 pm
Newmont’s bid for Newcrest marks new era of mining mega deals Newmont’s all-stock offer would be the largest gold mining takeover ever. Bloomberg News | February 6, 2023 | 5:22 pm
Bradda Head Lithium reports strong hits at San Domingo Assays returned the best result so far of 31.85 metres grading 1.6% lithium oxide (Li2O), including 3.21 metres at 3.74% Li2O. Henry Lazenby | February 6, 2023 | 3:55 pm
Germany could reach deal with US over IRA in critical minerals German Economy Minister said there was a chance that de facto free-trade status could be reached between Europe and the United States. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 2:23 pm
Sibanye-Stillwater CEO shrugs off gold mega-merger Neal Froneman said he had "moved on" from the idea he floated two years ago of merging Sibanye with its South African peers. Reuters | February 6, 2023 | 10:07 am
US plans 200% tariff on Russia aluminum as soon as this week The move against aluminum also continues efforts by the US and European Union to blunt Russia’s role as global commodities powerhouse. Bloomberg News | February 6, 2023 | 10:01 am