Congo warns US, Europe not to buy ‘looted’ minerals from Rwanda
President Felix Tshisekedi urged direct trade and didn’t rule out a minerals deal if tied to ending the nation’s conflict.
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Which projects may gain if Trump overhauls permitting?
In early February, two weeks after President Donald Trump’s inauguration and flurry of executive orders, Northern Dynasty Minerals (TSX: NDM; NYSE: NAK) CEO Ron Thiessen sent an optimistic letter to…
Barrick to pay Mali $440M: report
Barrick Gold (NYSE: GOLD; TSX: ABX) has signed a new agreement with the Malian government to end the dispute over its mining assets in the West African country, Reuters reported,…
GoviEx shares jump on deal to resolve Niger dispute
GoviEx Uranium (TSXV: GXU; US-OTC: GVXXF) and the Republic of Niger are looking to end their dispute over one of the world’s largest uranium projects following the signing of a…
Nova Scotia moves to lift uranium mining ban
The Mining Association of Nova Scotia welcomed the province’s decision to introduce legislation on Tuesday that would revoke a longstanding ban on uranium exploration and mining. The prohibition, initially established…
Grim lithium faces Trump-Musk EV irony
Even though Tesla boss Elon Musk is fresh from his Oval Office press conference this week with President Donald Trump, Republicans elsewhere in the capitol are moving to kill incentives…
Trump demands reciprocal tariffs on trade partners
U.S. President Donald Trump directed his administration to impose reciprocal tariffs against nations that have import taxes on U.S. products, escalating a trade war that threatens to rekindle inflation worldwide….
Robex secures Mali OK for Nampala mine deal
Canada’s Robex Resources (TSX-V: RBX) has become the latest mining company to finalize a new agreement with Mali, securing continued operations at its Nampala gold mine. The deal incorporates an…
Barrick considers Mali care and maintenance
Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD; TSX:ABX) is considering care and maintenance for its suspended Loulo-Gounkoto mine in Mali where the junta seized its gold stockpiles and still holds four employees, according to…
Barrick and Mali halt talks without deal
Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX; NYSE:GOLD) and the Malian government have suspended negotiations before resolving a drawn-out dispute over payments from the country’s largest gold mine. Mali is seeking a settlement payment…
Ecuador’s mining uncertain with socialist in runoff
Ecuador’s mining industry is bracing for potential changes as the nation’s main socialist party gains momentum in the presidential race headed for a runoff in April. Luisa González, a protégé…
Trump signs 25% global tariff on steel, aluminum
U.S. President Donald Trump slapped 25% tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminum on Monday as he said over the weekend he would. The executive order Trump signed at…