Cornish Metals nets $100M for South Crofty tin project
The fundraising drew support from existing shareholders and the UK’s National Wealth Fund.
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Aquitaine Metals set to drill in France’s historic Limousin gold district
Aquitaine Metals head Chris Taylor says his newest project in southwestern France could surpass one of the biggest recent discoveries of his storied career for scale and richness. Privately owned…
Savannah gains on larger lithium zone in Portugal
Savannah Resources (LSE: SAV), the British company behind the Barroso lithium project — Europe’s largest in spodumene — said new exploration results point to a larger deposit than previously estimated…
NGOs expose global surge in met coal mines
German non-profit Urgewald, in collaboration with 10 partner organizations, launched on Thursday the first-ever Metallurgical Coal Exit List (MCEL), which identifies the main companies driving hundreds of new metallurgical coal…
Wiring, energy, geopolitics drive 2025 metals: Sprott
Critical metals, uranium and gold will shine this year driven by accelerating deglobalization and energy security demands, Sprott said in a special report Monday. Broader trade conflicts affecting allies and…
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…
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…