Resolute strikes gold in Côte d’Ivoire
Resolute Mining (ASX: RSG) has found “a major” gold deposit at its Doropo asset in northeastern Côte d’Ivoire near the Burkina Faso border, according to a government website. Doropo holds…
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Trump secures golden share as Nippon Steel completes US Steel takeover
Japanese steel giant Nippon Steel has finalized its $14.9-billion acquisition of US Steel, ending an 18-month political and regulatory battle. The deal is a win for President Donald Trump’s administration,…
G7 critical minerals statement targets China
At the June 16–17 summit in Kananaskis, Alta, G7 leaders released a joint statement and action plan on securing diversified, responsible critical mineral supply chains including rare earths. Although China…
Barrick to appeal Mali court’s administrator
Barrick Mining (TSX: ABX; NYSE: B) plans to appeal a Malian court decision appointing Soumana Makadji, a former health minister, as the provisional administrator of its Loulo-Gounkoto operation for six…
Two Ring of Fire First Nations oppose Ontario law
Two northern Ontario First Nations who have infrastructure agreements with the province related to the Ring of Fire have come out against the government’s new law that seeks to ease…
Critical Metals in line for $120M US loan for Greenland rare earth project
Critical Metals (Nasdaq: CRML) says it’s been tapped for a U.S. government loan worth up to $120 million to fund the company’s Tanbreez rare earth project in southern Greenland, The…
Sea floor developer TMC lands $85M from Korea Zinc
Canada’s The Metals Company (Nasdaq: TMC) said on Monday that South Korean refiner Korea Zinc will invest $85.2 million (C$116 million) in the company, a major boost for its plans…
Ontario nuclear plan could boost uranium mining
Ontario is preparing to expand its nuclear energy capacity to meet rising electricity demand, a move that could support uranium consumption and create opportunities for critical-mineral development. The Energy for…
China takes strides in rubidium extraction
China has achieved a technological breakthrough in the production of rubidium, the South China Morning Post has reported, as Beijing looks to expand its dominance in the critical minerals supply…
No takers for Nova Scotia uranium blocks post-ban
Nova Scotia, having recently lifted its decades-long ban on uranium exploration, says it has not received any bids for the request for proposals (RFPs) covering three areas prospective of the…
Trump confirms rare earth deal with China
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that trade negotiators have reached a deal under which Beijing will supply magnets and rare-earth minerals, while American colleges and universities will once…
Gold passes euro as second-largest reserve asset: ECB
Gold, driven by record purchases and surging prices, has overtaken the euro as the second most important reserve asset behind the dollar, the European Central Bank (ECB) says. According to…