VRIC: Copper majors are hunting for explorers
Despite the upheaval of a new Donald Trump presidency in the U.S., pundits at the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference held firm that the metal’s long-term future is as bright as…
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Mining’s top 10 ESG trends for 2025
As we enter 2025, the mining industry grapples with a rapidly evolving and polarizing environmental, social and governance (ESG) landscape shaped by regulatory shifts, geopolitical pressures, technological advancements and societal…
Rio Tinto, Glencore in M&A talks: Bloomberg
Rio Tinto (NYSE, LSE, ASX: RIO) and Glencore (LSE GLEN) have been discussing combining their businesses, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported. The Australian mining giant and…
Arafura secures A$200M for Nolans rare earths project nearing build decision
Arafura Rare Earths (ASX: ARU) has secured a A$200-million ($180-million) investment from the Australian government’s National Reconstruction Fund Corp. to advance the A$2.8-billion capex Nolans rare earth project in the…
Minerals 260 buys $150M Aus gold project from Zijin
Junior explorer Minerals 260 (ASX: MI6) says it will acquire the brownfield Bullabulling gold project in Western Australia from Chinese diversified major Zijin Mining (SH: 601899) for A$166.5 million ($147.9…
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…
Cameco’s uranium, Ivanhoe’s copper, Agnico’s gold lead BofA’s picks this year
Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ), Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN; US-OTC: IVPAF), Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM) and Steel Dynamics (Nasdaq: STLD) are Bank of America’s top choices for…
Sole US cobalt mine intends to go private after running out of cash
Jervois Global (TSXV: JRV; ASX: JRV), owner of the United States’ only cobalt mine, has paused mining, entered bankruptcy proceedings and plans to go private by the end of April. The…
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals raises US$537M in race for critical minerals
KoBold Metals has raised US$537 million in its latest funding round as it seeks to become a key player in critical minerals needed for the energy transition. Supported by investors such…
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…
Spotlight: Global gold projects in view
Geopolitical and economic uncertainty helped drive gold to record highs last year and many believe prices will remain elevated in 2025. Here’s a look at eight juniors with compelling gold…
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….