Rinehart’s $1B SpaceX bet targets mining beyond Earth
Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart sees potential ties between its critical minerals portfolio and Elon Musk’s space venture as demand grows.
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Petra Diamonds cuts threaten 1,800 jobs, union says
South Africa’s largest mining union says workers are being unfairly blamed for industry pressures as Petra Diamonds restructures its Finsch and Cullinan operations.
De Beers finds Gen Z driving diamond demand rebound
Younger consumers are spending more on mined diamonds, offering fresh support for Africa’s key producers.
Canada risks losing critical minerals infrastructure race, PwC warns
Canada risks losing its competitive edge in critical minerals, energy and other strategic sectors unless it accelerates infrastructure investment and project approvals, according to a new PwC Canada report. Canada…
Conflict coltan from Congo linked to Sony, Microsoft, Nvidia supply chains
Coltan smuggled from mines controlled by the M23 armed group in the Democratic Republic of Congo has entered supply chains serving major technology and automotive companies, exposing weaknesses in industry…
Meteorite may have ‘rained gold’ on Australia
An ancient meteorite impact in Western Australia’s Goldfields may have redistributed gold while leaving behind rare geological evidence of one of Earth’s violent collisions. Researchers led by former Curtin University…
Northern Star rejects Elliott push for company sale
Australia’s top gold miner is rebuffing activist pressure as leadership change and operational challenges weigh on performance.
Peru election too close to call as vote tally drags on
Peru’s presidential election remained too close to call as vote counting entered its final stages, with left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez holding a razor-thin lead over conservative rival Keiko Fujimori. With…
Bolivia unrest puts world-class lithium assets at risk
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has introduced legislation to expand military powers as nationwide protests entered their 36th day on Friday, adding uncertainty to the country’s vast lithium resources development. The…
Russia says it mined enough gold to beat China
Moscow’s first mining estimate since 2022 raises questions as industry experts struggle to reconcile the figures.
Gold could hit record $4,920 as bull run resumes
Metals Focus forecasts another record year for gold as investment demand overtakes jewellery consumption.
Canada bets on workforce alliance to fill mining jobs
Canada has launched a new industry-led alliance to address labour shortages in mining and minerals as the sector faces rising demand for critical minerals, new technologies and major infrastructure projects….