AUSTRALIA

Ex-TC Megan wreaks havoc across the NT

Northern Territories cops record amount of rain from ex-TC Megan*

RARE EARTHS

Revealed: the two little-known minerals deemed 'critical' by every major economy

Mining Journal study of critical minerals lists finds unanimous agreement on only seven

BASE METALS

Nickel price fallout shows Australia the way forward

ESG

Sandfire outs itself over DeGrussa artefact disturbance

The miner reported it damaged Aboriginal heritage at its DeGrussa mine in 2017 and 2018

BASE METALS

Teck's copper output up as Quebrada Blanca ramps up

Shares were up around 9% on Thursday

M&A

Equinox Gold acquires full ownership of Greenstone for $995M

The Vancouver-based miner buys Orion’s 40% interest in the gold mine

EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT

Mining industry condemns US' decision to block Alaskan industrial road

The proposed road is essential for mining development in the region, supporters say

PROJECT FINANCE

Albermarle, ArcelorMittal among projects receiving US tax credits

The US announced almost $2 billion in credits funded by the Inflation Reduction Act

PRECIOUS METALS

Dundee on track with Bulgarian gold production

“A solid start of the year”, chief executive said

BULKS

RHI Magnesita to acquire US group Resco for $430M

The refractory leader is transferring more its supply chain to the US

WORLD

One every month: tracking the explosion in international critical minerals deals

Dozens of bilateral and multilateral critical minerals agreements have been signed since 2020.

PRECIOUS METALS

More than a dozen workers trapped in Russian gold mine

Search and rescue efforts are underway

WORLD

One every month: tracking the explosion in international critical minerals deals

Dozens of bilateral and multilateral critical minerals agreements have been signed since 2020.

ASIA

India looks to Africa, its seabed to secure critical minerals

Two more deep sea mining licences applied for

ASIA

Saudi's new law attracts investors as salt flats are put up for grabs

The Kingdom has announced US$182 million in incentives to mining companies

PRECIOUS METALS

More than a dozen workers trapped in Russian gold mine

Search and rescue efforts are underway

OTHER

Brazil Potash Autazes consultation completed

Consultation approval challenged

ESG

Vale responds to allegations of corrupted Brumadinho inspection

Vale responded to reports alleging it complicated monitoring of the dam

PRECIOUS METALS

Brazilian police tackles US$1.2B illegal gold mining operations

Brazilian Federal Police launched three operations on Wednesday

ESG

Brazilian mine sites could emit 5% of global annual emissions, study finds

There are currently over 5.3Mha of active mine sites in Brazil

BASE METALS

First Quantum cuts debt, reports $159M loss

The miner cut its debt following capital restructuring measures

PRECIOUS METALS

Fresnillo reports drop in quarterly silver, gold production

The Mexican miner retains 2024 guidance despite fall

MINERS

Peru's mining output lifts in 2024 so far

The country’s production for most metals has steadily inclined since 2021

PROJECT FINANCE

Emirati company says it's investing $550M in Argentinian lithium

The private company wants to develop the Rio Grande Sur project in Catamarca

EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT

US must boost Africa's critical minerals partnerships, report says

African critical minerals are essential to US national security, according to USIP

AFRICA

Allied to become "Africa champion"

Repeat of Yamana growth model

PRECIOUS METALS

Caledonia looks to more secure 2024 as Blanket settles

Annual results show drag of Bilboes and higher input costs

M&A

Yintai Gold to acquire Osino Resources for C$368M

Osino terminated an earlier deal with Dundee Precious Metals