US-Ukraine minerals deal could be signed within days
Ukraine and the United States could sign a long-awaited minerals agreement as early as this week, after Kyiv announced that…
Victoria Gold receiver faces potential ‘contempt’ threat by Yukon
The Yukon government could hold PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the receiver of Victoria Gold and its former disaster-stricken Eagle mine, in contempt…
Alkane to acquire Mandalay Resources in $358M deal
Australia’s Alkane Resources (ASX: ALK) will acquire Canada’s Mandalay Resources (TSX: MND) in an all-share deal valued at almost A$560…
Western Mines receives EIS funding for Mulga Tank project in Australia
The company plans to commence drilling any time after 1 June 2025 as part of its exploration plans for the…
Hitachi predicts $200M tariff hit in 2025
SURFACE Mining revenue fell by 6% in 2024, and Hitachi expects tariffs to reduce machinery demand Hitachi Construction Machinery rigid…
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…
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…