Trump moves to fast-track deep-sea mining push
United States President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order on deep-sea mining that aims to pave the way for offshore resource extraction and cut the country’s critical minerals…
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Calibre hits 13-year high after Equinox sweetens offer
Shares of Calibre Mining (TSX: CXB; US-OTC: CXBMF) soared their highest price in 13 years after Equinox Gold (TSX, NYSE-A: EQX) sweetened its takeover offer right before shareholders were set…
Trump considering sovereign wealth fund to invest in US miners, Interior Secretary says
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering investments in domestic companies that mine and process critical minerals in an effort to reduce America’s reliance on imports, according to Interior Secretary Doug…
JPMorgan sees $4,000 gold price in a year
JPMorgan sees gold prices hitting the $4,000-per-oz. milestone by the second quarter of 2026 as the probability of a recession rises amid an ongoing global trade war. “Underpinning our forecast…
US offers $190M to Victory Metals rare earths project
Victory Metals (ASX: VTM) has received a letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for up to $190 million (A$292 million) in financing to develop…
Barrick sells Donlin stake to Paulson, Novagold for $1B
Canada’s Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE GOLD) is exiting the Donlin Gold project in Alaska by selling its 50% stake for US$1 billion (C$1.38 billion) to hedge fund billionaire John…
RANKED: World’s biggest copper mines
Copper is the metal most tied to the global economy because of its essential role in sectors from transportation to manufacturing and electrification. A growing emphasis on clean energy means…
Triple Flag to acquire Orogen Royalties for $420M
Triple Flag Precious Metals (TSX: TFPM; NYSE: TFPM) announced Tuesday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Orogen Royalties (TSXV: OGN; US-OTC: OGNRF) in a transaction valued at…
Trump to fast-track key U.S. mining projects
Permitting for key mining projects across the United States will be expedited as part of a plan by President Donald Trump to boost critical minerals production. A new executive order…
Energy Fuels mills rare earths in US that China limits
Energy Fuels (TSX: EFR; NYSE-A: UUUU) says it has successfully developed technology capable of producing six of the seven rare earths oxides at scale, that are now subject to the…
Citi softens short-term bearish outlook on copper
Citigroup has softened its short-term bearish outlook on copper by lifting its three-month price target to $8,800 a tonne, citing United States President Donald Trump’s recent decision to suspend many…
Don’t tariff copper imports, limit exports: US industry
Some key players in the United States copper industry are urging President Donald Trump to forgo import tariffs and instead opt for targeted export restrictions in a bid to revive homegrown production….