Lucara recovers second 2 000-ct diamond as funding pressures mount

Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamond has recovered its second diamond of more than 2 000 ct from the Karowe mine in Botswana, underscoring the asset’s reputation for producing some of the world’s... 

Capstone Copper greenlights Mantoverde expansion in Chile

TSX- and ASX-listed Capstone Copper has sanctioned construction of its Mantoverde Optimised (MV-O) project in Chile, following receipt of all required board and regulatory approvals, including the... 

Canada invests in Northcliff's New Brunswick tungsten project

The Canadian government has awarded Northcliff Resources a C$8.21-million grant to advance its Sisson tungsten/molybdenum project in New Brunswick. The funds, provided by Natural Resources Canada... 

ASX grills Greatland over downgraded production targets, cost blowout

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has pressed Greatland Resources for answers on how it so significantly missed the production and cost targets set out in its prospectus, after the gold... 

Liontown fortifies balance sheet with A$316m placement

Australian lithium miner Liontown has successfully completed a bookbuild for a fully underwritten A$266-million institutional placement and has accepted oversubscriptions by way of a... 

Sibanye-Stillwater boosts recycling push with $82m US acquisition

Precious metals miner Sibanye-Stillwater has agreed to buy US-based metals recycler Metallix Refining for $82-million, expanding its “urban mining” strategy. Metallix, which operates two recycling... 

ETM acquires tin/tantalum/niobium mine in Spain

ASX-listed Energy Transition Minerals has secured ownership of the Penouta tin/tantalum/niobium mine in Galicia, Spain, through a court-enforced auction process, positioning itself at the heart of... 

NexGen doubles uranium sales volumes with new US utility contract

Uranium developer NexGen Energy has doubled its contracted sales volumes to more than 10-million pounds, signing a second offtake agreement with a major US utility as the company advances its... 

Hecla posts $100m free cash flow in Q2

NYSE-listed Hecla Mining has posted record free cash flow of $103.8-million, driven by strong silver and gold production, disciplined cost controls and standout performances at its Keno Hill and... 

Amerigo faces operational disruption following El Teniente accident

Vancouver-based Amerigo Resources  has temporarily suspended the processing of fresh tailings at its Minera Valle Central (MVC) operation in Chile following a deadly rockfall at its long-time... 

Centerra accelerates self-funded growth as new Nevada mine gets green light

Canada's Centerra Gold is pushing ahead with its self-funded gold growth strategy, announcing that the Goldfield project, in Nevada, has received board approval to proceed to construction following... 

Gold Fields exec calls on majors to ‘lean in’ on gold exploration

Gold Fields greenfields exploration VP Matthew Crawford has called on major gold companies to play a greater role in early-stage discovery, saying the burden of exploration is increasingly being... 

FireFly builds copper growth story in Tier-1 Canada

Exploration and development firm FireFly Metals has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 18 months, with CEO Darren Cooke describing the acquisition of the Green Bay copper/gold... 

Alkane emerges from Mandalay merger with scale and cash to grow

Alkane Resources has emerged from its merger with Mandalay Resources as a mid-tier gold and antimony producer with three operating mines and ambitions for re-rating as it targets entry into the... 

Snowline’s Valley project shaping up as Canada’s next major gold mine

Exploration and development company Snowline Gold’s Valley project in the Yukon Territory is emerging as a globally significant gold deposit, with the potential to become one of Canada’s largest... 

West African Resources targets 500 000 oz/y by 2029

Gold miner West African Resources is aiming to become a sustainable 500 000 oz/y producer by 2029, underpinned by strong operational performance from its Sanbrado and Kiaka operations in Burkina... 

Alkane, Mandalay complete merger to form mid-tier gold and antimony producer

Australia’s Alkane Resources has completed its merger with Canada-based Mandalay Resources, creating a dual-listed gold and antimony producer with operations in Australia and Sweden. The... 

Uranium miner Deep Yellow exec says nuclear energy outlook ‘stronger than ever’

The world is on the brink of the biggest wave of nuclear reactor construction in history, marking a decisive shift toward nuclear energy as a key part of the clean energy future, says Andrew Mirco,... 

Lithium story broadens beyond EVs – Pilbara CEO

Lithium is no longer just an electric vehicle (EV) story – the metal is emerging as a cornerstone of a much wider technological transformation, says Pilbara Minerals MD and CEO Dale Henderson.... 

‘Rest of world’ rare earths market finally taking shape, says Lynas

Australian rare earths producer Lynas Rare Earths is well-positioned to meet the growing demand from a maturing “rest of world” market, with projects advancing in key regions outside China and new... 

Regis determined to bring McPhillamys project to life

Gold miner Regis Resources is standing firm in its commitment to bring the McPhillamys gold project in New South Wales to life, with MD and CEO Jim Beyer saying the company is exploring all... 

Santana set to benefit as New Zealand turbocharges mining approvals

Gold developer Santana Minerals is poised to become one of the first major beneficiaries of New Zealand’s new fast-track permitting regime, with its Rise and Shine (RAS) deposit eligible for... 

Kalahari manganese field ripe for consolidation, says Jupiter MD

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines is eyeing consolidation opportunities in South Africa’s Kalahari manganese field, one of the richest manganese-bearing regions globally, to unlock further value from its... 

Lithium demand forecasts lagging reality, says Patriot’s Brinsden

Canada-focused Patriot Battery Metals CEO Ken Brinsden has cautioned that current lithium demand forecasts are underestimating the future needs of the energy transition, likening the forecasting... 

Stellar CEO: 'Macros for tin looking really good'

Australian project developer Stellar Resources is making good progress at its Heemskirk project in Tasmania, one of the highest-grade undeveloped tin assets globally. Speaking at the Diggers and... 

Gold’s rapid rise demands discipline from miners – Conway

Gold’s historic price surge has opened the door to margin expansion for producers, but Australian gold and copper miner Evolution Mining MD and CEO Lawrie Conway has cautioned the sector to avoid... 

Vanadium's time has come, says AVL CEO amid global storage shift

The global energy transition is under threat unless more attention is paid to long-duration energy storage, Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) CEO Graham Arvidson has warned. Speaking at mining... 

Boss Energy CEO urges Australia to capitalise on uranium opportunity

Uranium mining company Boss Energy MD and CEO Duncan Craib has called on Australia to unlock its vast uranium resources, warning that the country is missing out on a once-in-a-generation... 

Australia’s energy transition 'simply impossible', mining conference told

Australia’s energy transition is “simply impossible” under current policy settings and economic realities, analyst Aiden Morrison told delegates at the Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum in... 

Arizona Lithium inks rail deal to boost Prairie project’s global reach

ASX-listed Arizona Lithium has announced a nonbinding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a dedicated transload facility for its Prairie lithium project in Saskatchewan, Canada. The... 

Gold rush fills coffers of Aussie miners as bullion prices surge

Australia’s leading gold miners are sitting on war chests of cash and bullion worth hundreds of millions of dollars as record gold prices swell balance sheets and prompt questions about how... 

Eldorado’s Skouries project hits 70% completion, first production set for early 2026

Vancouver-based Eldorado Gold said on Thursday that its Skouries copper/gold project in northern Greece had reached 70% completion, keeping the company on track to deliver first production in the... 

Image broadens post-Atlas development pipeline

ASX-listed Image Resources has unveiled plans to expand its project development pipeline beyond the recently commissioned Atlas mineral sands project in Western Australia, as part of a strategy to... 

Codelco says worker dead, several injured after 'seismic event' at El Teniente mine

Chilean copper miner Codelco said on Thursday that one worker died at the Andesita project of its El Teniente mine after what it called a “seismic event” around 5:30 p.m. local time. The company... 

Capstone Copper hits revenue record in Q2

TSX- and ASX-listed Capstone Copper reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue and adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda), buoyed by strong sulphide copper... 

BHP steps up electrification push with two battery collaboration deals

Diversified mining major BHP is stepping up its electrification efforts through preliminary agreements with two leading Chinese battery companies, aimed at expanding the use of battery technologies... 

Ramelius eyes 500 000 oz/y as it completes Spartan acquisition

Gold miner Ramelius Resources has completed its acquisition of Spartan Resources by way of a scheme of arrangement, positioning the merged group to pursue a production target of 500 000 oz/y within... 

Queensland pledges support to keep Glencore smelter running

The Queensland government has extended an offer of financial support to Glencore to help secure the future of the Mount Isa copper smelter and Townsville refinery, urging the federal government to... 

Cameco reshuffles executive ranks

Canadian uranium major Cameco on Thursday announced a reshuffle of its executive team, while reporting strong second-quarter results as demand for nuclear power strengthened and its investment in... 

Sibanye-Stillwater, union seek US trade protection against Russian palladium imports

South Africa-headquartered Sibanye-Stillwater, together with the United Steelworkers union, has filed petitions with US trade authorities to impose duties on imports of Russian palladium, arguing...