Amaroq expands in South Greenland copper belt
Amaroq Minerals (LSE: AMRQ; TSXV: AMRQ) has expanded its presence in southern Greenland following the award of a new licence that takes its total landholdings to 6,800 sq. km. The…
Europe
Lithium Argentina investors OK Canada exit
Lithium Argentina (TSX: LAAC) shareholders have approved the company’s plan to redomicile to Switzerland from Canada, seeking to retain a Chinese investor in the face of Ottawa’s concerns over resource ownership….
Mining’s top 10 ESG trends for 2025
As we enter 2025, the mining industry grapples with a rapidly evolving and polarizing environmental, social and governance (ESG) landscape shaped by regulatory shifts, geopolitical pressures, technological advancements and societal…
Rio Tinto, Glencore in M&A talks: Bloomberg
Rio Tinto (NYSE, LSE, ASX: RIO) and Glencore (LSE GLEN) have been discussing combining their businesses, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported. The Australian mining giant and…
Hummingbird reaches $16.4M deal with Mali
Africa-focused Hummingbird Resources (AIM: HUM) announced on Wednesday it had reached an an agreement with Mali’s military-led government to operate the Yanfolila gold mine under the country’s new mining code. As part…
London Symposium JV Video: Geopolitical tensions elevate mining’s strategic role, EY expert says
The growing importance of critical minerals amid rising geopolitical tensions is spotlighting mining’s role in global politics, a London conference heard. Theo Yameogo, professional services firm EY’s metals and mining…
Gemfields faces 21% tax as Zambia restores export duty
Shares in Gemfields (LSE:GEM; JSE: GML) fell on Wednesday after the coloured gemstones miner said it faces a high tax bill in Zambia following the government’s decision to re-introduce a…
Forecast: What will impact gold prices in 2025?
In order to focus on what will be important in determining gold prices in 2025, we first need to lay out three important points that help frame New York-based CPM…
Spotlight: Global gold projects in view
Geopolitical and economic uncertainty helped drive gold to record highs last year and many believe prices will remain elevated in 2025. Here’s a look at eight juniors with compelling gold…
Northern Miner editorial: dualities
The start of a new year brings a lot of dualities with it, especially if one is writing when the year isn’t quite over as The Northern Miner team rushes…
De Beers sitting on largest diamond inventory since 2008, FT reports
De Beers has reportedly built up its largest stockpile of diamonds since the 2008 financial crisis, with an inventory valued now at roughly US$2 billion, according to the Financial Times….
London Symposium Video: How innovation and accountability could help green gold portfolios
Mining executives argued for a sharper industry focus on economic solvency, environmental accountability and public perception at a London event this month. The Northern Miner’s International Metals Symposium on Dec….