US backs firms for first gallium in 40 years
The U.S. Department of Energy is funding five companies to help establish a domestic supply chain for gallium, a critical material for the defence and semiconductor sectors that America hasn’t…
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Gold Basin fires CEO for alleged misconduct
Gold Basin Resources (TSXV: GXX; US-OTC: GXXFF), a junior explorer where Canex Metals (TSXV: CANX) is reasserting control, terminated president and interim CEO Charles Straw last month, alleging serious misconduct…
Canada’s antimony gap shows as Iran war sharpens focus on defence metals
The war with Iran has pushed antimony further out of the shadows, highlighting the metal’s modern use in explosive formulations, flares and infrared sensors. The United States Geological Survey says…
Giant battery maker CATL sets $4.4B to expand mining
Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), one of the world’s largest battery makers, has earmarked $4.4 billion to push deeper into mining amid a global energy shock that has raised fears over…
Shut Nova Scotia mine may hold $118M in gold
St Barbara (ASX: SBM) has secured Nova Scotia’s approval to process about three million tonnes of ore remaining at the closed Touquoy gold mine. The recovery may earn the company…
Hancock, Rio Tinto ordered to pay Hope Downs royalties to ex-partners
Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting and partner Rio Tinto (LSE, NYSE, ASX: RIO) must pay millions of dollars in past and future royalties after a court sided with the…
Newmont halts Cadia gold mine after earthquake
Shares in Newmont (TSX: NGT; NYSE: NEM), the largest gold miner, fell nearly 5% in New York by mid-Wednesday after the company suspended underground operations at its Cadia mine in…
Iran war, Indonesia curbs to support nickel price: report
War in Iran and output caps in Indonesia are expected to support nickel prices in 2026, though a persistent global oversupply will continue to limit gains, according to a new…
Antofagasta backs 2026 goals despite copper output dip
Chilean miner Antofagasta (LSE: ANTO) reported lower first-quarter copper output on Wednesday but maintained its 2026 forecast, citing expected production gains through the year. The London-listed company produced 143,000 tonnes…
Podcast: CPM Group’s Jeffrey Christian on Turkey gold sales, Iran war impact
This week’s episode features CPM Group managing partner Jeffrey Christian in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on major gold sales by Turkey in recent months. Christian discusses how the Iran…
Canadian Copper secures up to $96M to develop New Brunswick complex
Canadian Copper (CSE: CCI) has secured up to $96 million to more than cover initial capital costs for the Murray Brook project in New Brunswick as well as the buildout…
M&A: $2.4B Aus coal deal sees Yancoal buy Kestrel mine
Yancoal expands in Queensland with Kestrel buy, boosting scale and premium metallurgical coal output.