China’s mining investment sets new record
China’s overseas mining investment has soared to its highest level in over a decade, driven by Beijing’s push to secure critical raw materials amid rising geopolitical tensions. There were 10…
Europe
EU to stockpile critical minerals in case of war: FT
The European Commission is preparing to boost emergency stockpiles of critical minerals amid heightened concern over supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical conflicts, the Financial Times reported. The measure presents…
Infographic: Who controls rare earth processing?
MINING.COM and The Northern Miner chart refined rare earth magnet output through a geopolitical lens, segmenting the world into four “Spheres of Control”: the Chinese Sphere, the American Sphere, the…
Group Eleven cuts best zinc-silver result yet at Ballywire
Group Eleven Resources’ (TSXV: ZNG; US-OTC: GRLVF) says it has cut the strongest intercept yet at its Ballywire target in southwest Ireland, with a highlight result of 39.7 metres grading…
Trafigura backs Euro Sun’s Rovina Valley with $200M financing deal
Euro Sun Mining (TSXV: ESM; US-OTC: ESMNF) has lined up a $200-million loan package, with backing from global commodities trader Trafigura, to help finance its Rovina Valley gold-copper project in…
Greenland grants 30-year permit to moly mine
Greenland Resources (Cboe CA: MOLY; FSE: M0LY) has secured a 30-year permit for its Malmbjerg molybdenum project, a major development backed by the European Union. The open-pit mine is expected…
Karelian spots Victorian-era copper target in N. Ireland
Karelian Diamond Resources (LSE-A: KDR) says it has identified a “significant new copper target” within the recently awarded KDR4 licence area in Northern Ireland. The company found the copper target…
Central banks expect more gold buying, de-dollarization
Central banks around the world continue to hold favourable expectations for gold, with most looking to add to their reserves over the coming months and even years, an annual survey…
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…
Video: Cupel Advisory director flags M&A surge, industry image crisis as key trends
A new wave of mergers and acquisitions is rising in the mining sector and single-asset companies might be the first to sell out, Cupel Advisory director Nikki Adshead-Bell says. “We…
Dundee Precious Metals to buy Adriatic in $1.25B deal
Canada’s Dundee Precious Metals (TSX: DPM) is acquiring UK-based Adriatic Metals (LSE: ADT1) in a cash-and-stock deal worth $1.25 billion (C$1.7 billion), marking the latest in a wave of foreign…
Karelian clears hurdle for EU’s first diamond mine
Karelian Diamond Resources (LSE: KDR) has registered its Lahtojoki mining concession in the Finnish land registry, advancing its plan to develop what could become the European Union’s first diamond mine….