Ivanhoe makes copper discovery in Kazakhstan
Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; US-OTC: IVPAF) announced on Thursday that it has made a copper discovery in Kazakhstan warranting follow-up probing. The new copper discovery at its exploration joint venture…
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RANKED: Top 10 gold miners of 2025
Gold has run a remarkable rally throughout 2025, ascending to unprecedented heights. On Tuesday, the spot price set a new all-time record of $3,528.78 per oz., surpassing its previous high…
Ukraine issues tender for major lithium deposit
Ukraine is welcoming bids to develop a major lithium deposit in its central Kirovohrad region as part of a minerals deal with the United States, even as a legal dispute…
Sprott buys 50,000 lb for $5B uranium trust
The Sprott Physical Uranium Trust’s (TSX: U.U for USD; U.UN for CAD) holdings now total about 68.6 million lb. of uranium after it bought 50,000 lb. of the energy metal this week…
Trump to offer Russia minerals access for Ukraine peace
The United States may offer Russia access to its critical minerals alongside other economic incentives in an effort to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, according to The…
Infographic: Antimony spheres of control
Antimony is a critical mineral—vital for military applications and ammunition, as well as in batteries and semiconductors —yet its global supply is overwhelmingly controlled by China and Russia. In today’s geopolitically charged world, access to antimony is as…
Opinion: As empires crumble, precious metals reign
What does United States President Donald Trump do when his debt becomes unmanageable? He walks away from it! According to reports, Trump’s businesses have filed for “reorganization” under Chapter 11…
Gem Diamonds to cut jobs amid industry collapse
Gem Diamonds (LSE: GEMD) has become the latest casualty in a deepening crisis engulfing the global diamond industry, announcing sweeping cost-cutting measures as the market buckles under falling prices and…
Copper M&A sees Kinterra buy New World
The months-long takeover battle for Australian copper developer New World Resources (ASX: NWC) is drawing near a conclusion after Canadian private equity firm Kinterra Capital lodged an improved offer to…
Anglo Asian begins Demirli copper output
Anglo Asian Mining (LSE-A: AAZ) is moving further along in its pathway of achieving mid-tier copper producer status following the successful commissioning of a second producing mine this year. On…
Navoi gold output climbs 1.4% as value doubles
Uzbekistan’s Navoi Mining & Metallurgical Co. said first-half gold output rose 1.4% as the world’s largest unlisted miner stepped up efforts to improve efficiency. Gold production rose to about 1.54…
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…