Barrick Gold’s Mali dispute leads to subcontractor layoffs at Loulo-Gounkoto complex
Operations at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex have been suspended since January. Accusations of unmet tax obligations by Barrick Gold have led…
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Lynas steady amid rare earth volatility
AMERICAS Some green shoots for largest REE producer outside China The new HREE separation circuit in Malaysia | Credits: Lynas…
Australia’s Alkane and Canada’s Mandalay to merge to create diversified mining company
The merger is expected to close in Q3 2025, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. The combined company will benefit…
Some miners still wide open to cyber attacks, hacker warns
TECHNOLOGY Cyber Node founder Matt Breuillac shares his fears and some ‘hacks’ Cyber Node’s Matt Breuillac. | Credits: Michelle Honiarta…
Burkina Faso grants Nordgold mining licence for Niou gold deposit
The Niou mine is projected to produce approximately 20.22t of gold over eight years. The Niou gold project in Burkina’s…
Premier African Minerals negotiating lithium offtake agreement with Glencore
The non-binding LOI outlines the conditions for a future binding agreement, which hinges on the Zulu Project meeting specific production…
Sabre Resources to sell Ninghan Gold Project to Capricorn Metals for $1.6m
The deal also includes royalties and potential milestone payments that could increase the total value for Sabre. Capricorn has identified…
Trump’s deep-sea EO causes a splash
ENVIRONMENT The US is pushing ahead with DSM as an answer to its critical mineral woes The US will expediate…
Vale reports 17% drop in Q1 2025 net income amid lower iron ore prices
Net operating revenues decreased by 4% to $8.1bn (46.16bn reais). Vale’s net debt rose by 21% year-on-year to $12.19bn. Credit:…
The real reason mine safety still fails
SAFETY Horrific deaths such as at BHP Antamina highlight why implementing rules isn’t enough A study of 260 mine workers…