US, Ukraine reach minerals deal
The United States and Ukraine have reached terms on a critical minerals deal, media outlets including the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, in a move the Trump administration regards as…
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Global exploration budgets fall as juniors tighten belts: S&P
Global nonferrous exploration spending declined for the second straight year due to financing challenges for junior miners, S&P Global said. Global spending dropped 3% to $12.5 billion, S&P’s Corporate exploration…
Chips, silver, and HPA: Finding profit in the AI gold rush
Earlier this month, we watched the unfolding of what was described as America’s ‘Sputnik moment.’ Where U.S. tech giants were caught with their pants down, suddenly exposed by China’s potentially…
Trump order boosts nuclear energy but kinks remain
Nuclear energy’s comeback from the doldrums after the Fukushima disaster of 2011 is riding a solid spot price wave and also potential traction from a Trump administration bid to re-classify…
SSR’s Turkey mine deaths blamed on design
SSR Mining (Nasdaq, TSX: SSRM; ASX: SSR), the third-largest U.S.-based gold miner, says an independent review shows a heap leach design flaw mostly likely killed nine workers at the Çöpler…
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…
‘Sustained strength’ for gold in 2025: BMO
The outlook for gold remains strong this year based on continued central bank buying; the metal’s role as a hedge against inflation and higher-risk investment in artificial intelligence; and demand…
Are lab-grown diamonds too bling for their own good?
Diamonds grown in the lab are shining brighter than natural stones by grabbing market share, but their kryptonite could be the low prices and large carats indicating they really are…
CMOC sets cobalt production record in 2024
China’s CMOC Group produced a record cobalt volume in 2024, driven by the rapid ramp-up of its African mines. The world’s No. 1 cobalt miner announced Monday it produced 114,165…
Cameco ‘surprised’ by Kazakh foulup suspending Inkai JV uranium output
Cameco’s (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) Inkai joint venture project in Kazakhstan has suspended uranium production because of a bureaucratic holdup, the Canadian producer said Thursday. The in-situ recovery JV, in…
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…
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….