Barrick exits Donlin Gold in $1.1bn deal with Paulson and NOVAGOLD

Canadian miner Barrick Gold on Wednesday announced a deal to divest its 50% stake in the Donlin Gold project in Alaska for up to $1.1-billion, marking an exit from the asset while strengthening its... 

Trump administration fast-tracks 10 mining projects in critical minerals push

The Trump administration has moved to expedite permitting for ten mining projects across the US as part of a broader effort to boost domestic production of critical minerals and reduce reliance on... 

Catalyst takes the wheel on Old Highway project as Sandfire exits

Copper miner Sandfire Resources on Thursday announced the sale of its Old Highway gold project, near its DeGrussa mine in Western Australia, to gold miner Catalyst Metals for A$32.5-million. The... 

B2Gold nears first gold pour at Goose project

Precious metals miner B2Gold is closing in on a key milestone at its Goose project in Nunavut, with the first gold pour expected by the end of next month. The Vancouver-based miner said on... 

Hemlo sale won’t diminish Barrick's Canada commitment - Bristow

Toronto-headquartered Barrick Mining CEO Mark Bristow on Wednesday reaffirmed the miner’s long-term commitment to Canada, even as the company launches a sale process for Hemlo – its last operating... 

Barrick’s Bristow says 'all systems go' at Pakistan copper/gold project

Toronto-headquartered Barrick Mining CEO Mark Bristow says momentum is building at the company’s Reko Diq project in Pakistan, with construction advancing, exploration upside emerging, and... 

Yari to acquire coal project in Bowen basin

ASX-listed Yari Minerals has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Resource Chain, the owner of the Rolleston South coal project in Queensland’s Bowen basin, adding a significant Joint Ore... 

Liontown secures WA government backing amid lithium price pressure

Emerging lithium producer Liontown Resources has secured financial backing from the Western Australian government through its Lithium Industry Support Programme, as the state moves to shore up its... 

Iamgold affirms 2025 output guidance as Côté ramps up

Canadian miner Iamgold has reaffirmed its full-year production guidance after posting solid first-quarter results, citing strong performance at its new Côté mine, in Canada, and an expected uplift... 

Lake explores strategic options for Argentina lithium project

Lithium developer Lake Resources on Wednesday announced a special board committee to evaluate a range of strategic alternatives for its flagship Kachi project in Argentina. The Australia-listed... 

Brightstar secures $11.5m revolving stockpile finance to support Laverton ramp-up

ASX-listed Brightstar Resources has executed binding documentation for a $11.5-million revolving stockpile finance facility with Ocean Partners Australia, providing non-dilutive, flexible funding... 

AngloGold, Gold Fields pause Ghana JV talks to focus on standalone assets

South Africa-headquartered gold producers AngloGold Ashanti and Gold Fields have agreed to pause discussions on the proposed joint venture (JV) to combine their neighbouring Iduapriem and Tarkwa... 

Scoping study confirms robust economics for Tallahassee uranium project

ASX-listed Global Uranium and Enrichment (GUE) has released a scoping study for the Hansen deposit, part of its Tallahassee uranium project in Colorado, US, confirming a technically viable and... 

Hillgrove eyes 2026 production start at Australia's largest antimony mine

Australia's Larvotto Resources has unveiled a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its Hillgrove antimony/gold project in New South Wales, projecting the development into one of the Western... 

Canada Carbon appeals Quebec land-use ruling that blocks graphite mine

Minerals explorer Canada Carbon said on Monday that it was appealing a decision by Quebec’s agricultural land protection commission that threatened to derail its flagship Miller graphite project,... 

Mining industry mourns the loss of veteran exec Peter Gillin

The mining and financial communities are mourning the passing of Peter Gillin, an executive whose decades-long career shaped several prominent companies. Gillin passed away on Friday, after facing... 

Peabody warns it may walk away from Anglo deal over Moranbah North uncertainty

US-based Peabody Energy has issued a material adverse change notice to Johannesburg- and London-listed Anglo American related to its planned $3.78-billion acquisition of Anglo’s steelmaking coal... 

BHP partner Lundin unveils large copper, gold and silver resource at Vicuña

Canada’s Lundin Mining has released an initial mineral resource estimate for the sulphide deposit at Filo del Sol and updated estimates for the oxide deposit and the Josemaria project, confirming... 

Labor victory secures path for A$7bn critical minerals incentive, strategic reserve

Australia’s mining industry is set to benefit from the continuation of key policy initiatives after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party secured a resounding victory in the 2025... 

Ten more projects fast-tracked in US critical minerals push, including Glencore-Teck and Sibanye mines

The US government has expanded the programme to accelerate domestic production of critical minerals by adding ten new projects to the federal permitting dashboard under the FAST-41 programme.... 

Gold Fields strengthens Australian footprint in A$3.7bn Gold Road deal

South African gold producer Gold Fields has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Australian gold miner Gold Road Resources, in a deal that values the takeover target's equity at... 

Alamos reaffirms 2025 guidance as production builds in second half

Gold miner Alamos Gold has reaffirmed its full-year production guidance of 580 000 oz to 630 000 oz after delivering first-quarter output of 125 000 oz, at the lower end of its forecast range. The... 

Hecla reports first profitable quarter for Keno Hill

Precious metals miner Hecla Mining’s Keno Hill operation in Canada’s Yukon Territory posted its first profitable quarter under company ownership, even as power disruptions curbed throughput and... 

Rio Tinto has not fulfilled core pledge five years on from Juukan, Aboriginal group says

Rio Tinto has not modernised its agreement with an Aboriginal group on whose lands it mines iron ore, failing to fulfil a commitment made five years ago when it destroyed an important Aboriginal... 

Rio Tinto to invest $13.3bn in Pilbara mines over next three years

Diversified mining company Rio Tinto has reaffirmed its commitment to the Pilbara region, revealing plans to invest $13.3-billion in new mines and equipment over the next three years. Chairperson... 

Alcoa evaluates impact of Iberian blackout on Spanish refinery and smelter

NYSE- and ASX-listed Alcoa said that its San Ciprián complex in Galicia, Spain, was affected by the massive power outage that swept across the Iberian Peninsula on Monday. Both the alumina... 

IGO trims capex for Greenbushes lithium mine, Kwinana refinery

Australia’s IGO has trimmed capital spending plans for the Greenbushes lithium mine in Western Australia, lowering its 2025 capital expenditure (capex) forecast to between A$700-million and... 

Delta Lithium to spin off Mt Ida gold assets into Ballard Mining

Western Australian exploration and development company Delta Lithium is moving to spin off its Mt Ida gold assets into a separate entity, Ballard Mining, after a significant resource upgrade... 

TMC seeks US approval for first commercial deep-sea mining project

Undersea explorer The Metals Company (TMC) has submitted the first-ever application for a commercial recovery permit to mine the deep ocean under the US seabed mining code. The application, filed... 

Ramelius refines production guidance, free cash flow hits record levels

Precious metals miner Ramelius Resources has refined its full-year production guidance buoyed by a strong March quarter marked by standout performances at its Mt Magnet and Cue operations. The... 

Northern Star trims FY25 production guidance, cites KCGM setbacks

Australian gold miner Northern Star Resources has lowered its full-year production guidance following operational challenges at its Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) operation, in Western... 

Syrah’s Balama graphite mine remains idle

ASX-listed Syrah Resources’ Balama graphite operation in Mozambique remained suspended for the third consecutive quarter, with the company citing continued protest action and lack of government... 

Osisko Development’s Cariboo gets optimised feasibility boost

Precious metals company Osisko Development has released an optimised feasibility study for its 100%-owned Cariboo gold project in central British Columbia, reaffirming the project’s strong... 

Lynas Rare Earths seeks US aid for Texas refinery as costs surge

Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths is in talks with the Trump administration to counter rising costs for the refinery it’s building in Texas, while at the same time warning that the president’s tariff... 

Alkane, Mandalay in A$1bn merger

Australia's Alkane Resources and Canada’s Mandalay Resources have agreed to merge in an all-share transaction valued at about A$1.01-billion (C$898-million), creating a diversified gold and... 

Agnico Eagle starts 2025 strong, advances key projects

Toronto-listed Agnico Eagle Mines has kicked off 2025 with a strong first-quarter performance, underpinned by solid gold production, robust financial results, and continued progress across its key... 

Teck profit jumps on higher copper prices, volumes

Vancouver-headquartered Teck Resources has reported a significant year-on-year improvement in profitability for the first quarter of 2025, driven by stronger copper and zinc prices and increased... 

Triple Flag to acquire Orogen Royalties for C$421m in Expanded Silicon gold deal

TSX- and NYSE-listed Triple Flag Precious Metals on Tuesday announced the acquisition of TSX-V-listed Orogen Royalties in a C$421-million transaction that would give the royalty and streaming firm... 

US offers $190m for Victory's Western Australia REE project

Australia's Victory Metals on Wednesday announced that it had received a letter of interest (LoI) from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for up to $190-million in project financing... 

Barrick exits Donlin Gold in $1.1bn deal with Paulson and NOVAGOLD

Canadian miner Barrick Gold on Wednesday announced a deal to divest its 50% stake in the Donlin Gold project in Alaska for up to $1.1-billion, marking an exit from the asset while strengthening its...