China calls Trump deep-sea mining order unlawful
Chinese authorities on Friday condemned President Donald Trump’s executive order to expand deep-sea mining, calling it a violation of international…
IEA head calls for critical minerals supply diversification
The concentration of critical minerals production in a few geographic regions poses a threat to the world’s energy security, especially…
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…
Weir ‘redirecting US orders’ as it reports strong quarterly orders
PROCESSING March quarter orders hit £648 million, driven by minerals aftermarket orders rising by 9% from 2024 Weir’s High Pressure…
Antamina restarts following safety shutdown
AMERICAS One employee was killed in an accident this week The Antamina copper mine in Peru | Credits: Antamina Peru’s…
Sandvik’s seven drills for Barrick Gold
SURFACE Order heading for Papua New Guinea Sandvik’s Leopard DI650i | Credits: Sandvik Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions will supply…