Infographic: Gold and silver producers vs reserves
The ranks of the world’s top precious metal producing countries are subject to change over time, one factor being economically mineable reserves. South Africa, for example, was the world’s top…
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
SolGold to quit Toronto exchange, eyes ASX
Ecuador-focused SolGold (LSE, TSX: SOLG) has applied to voluntarily delist its ordinary shares from the Toronto Stock Exchange on June 18 because the amount of trading doesn’t warrant the cost….
Ioneer quadruples Nevada project reserves, costs double
Australia’s Ioneer (ASX: INR) has quadrupled ore reserves at its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada, sharply increasing both the project’s mine life and its development cost. The company’s flagship…
Lynas secures rare earth feed in Malaysia
Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC; US-OTC: LYSDY), backed by Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart, has secured additional feedstock for its advanced materials plant in Malaysia, the company says. The miner…
Infographic: Rare earth spheres of control
MINING.COM and The Northern Miner mapped global rare earth production through a geopolitical lens, dividing the world into five “spheres of control”: Chinese, American, Russian, Coalition of the Willing, and Undrafted….
Paladin faces second lawsuit over uranium forecast
Australia’s Paladin Energy (ASX: PDN) is facing the prospect of a second class action lawsuit tied to its production guidance. The new legal action, if initiated, would unfold in the…
Platinum seems near price surge: Sprott
Platinum may be on the cusp of a sustained price rise amid forecasts for reduced inventories and a third straight year of supply scarcity, Sprott Asset Management says in a…
Is Glencore’s $22B asset shift a prep for Rio merger?
Glencore (LSE: GLEN) has transferred almost $22 billion in foreign assets into its Australian subsidiary in a sweeping global restructuring that could lay the groundwork for a future merger with…
Harmony Gold buys MAC Copper for $1B
Harmony Gold (JSE: HAR; NYSE: HMY), South Africa’s top gold producer by volume, has agreed to acquire MAC Copper (ASX: MAC; NYSE: MTAL) for $1.03 billion, accelerating its strategic shift…
Aus stockpile to tackle ‘distorted’ rare earths market
Rare earth and lithium producers are cautiously backing the Australian government’s proposed critical minerals strategic reserve, amid fresh details and ongoing concerns over its design. The federal Labor government, re-elected…
Greatland Gold targets $33M in ASX dual listing
Greatland Gold (LSE: GGP) has launched its long-anticipated initial public offering, targeting up to A$50 million (US$33 million) as part of a dual listing on the Australian Securities Exchange and…
Miners call on Australian government to lift productivity
The Australian Labor Party has been given a strong mandate to lead the country, with mining bosses calling for the government to strengthen policies for the resources sector