Gold could rise 15% in 2025, but Citi warns of a drop below $3,000/oz by 2026 due to weaker demand and growth optimism. See the latest LBMA survey and Citi’s forecast for gold and silver.
Tianqi, Ganfeng, and Chengxin post heavy losses due to falling lithium prices, shaking Chinese markets. Argentina-linked operations also face uncertainty.
Soma Gold targets strategic acquisitions and aims to boost gold production beyond 100,000 ounces per year as it restarts operations at El Limón Mine in Colombia.
Sandvik fully offsets tariff impact in Q2 2025, reports 10% organic order growth driven by mining, and prepares for potential U.S. tariff hikes amid stable demand in key business units.
Antofagasta Minerals targets up to 700,000 tonnes of copper for the year, with lower costs driven by increased gold and molybdenum output.
In the first-of-its-kind deal, Apple and MP Materials will launch an all-new recycling facility for processing recycled rare earth elements.
New trade policy sends shockwaves through copper supply chain, inflating prices and fueling uncertainty among distributors and manufacturers.
Rio Tinto appoints iron ore boss Simon Trott as new CEO, effective August 25. The veteran executive faces major cost and growth challenges, including lithium and copper investment strategy.
Lockheed Martin reenters deep-sea mining, exploring partnerships to tap critical minerals in the Pacific’s Clarion-Clipperton Zone under revived U.S. seabed licences, amid growing global interest and regulatory uncertainty.
Brazil Potash signs MOU with Fictor Energia to fund $200M power infrastructure for the Autazes potash project in the Amazon, plus a $20M strategic equity investment.
This gold production restart, which comes just three months after the acquisition of the two plants, follows significant investments to refurbish the production facilities.
Silver-backed ETFs hit record levels, with inflows surpassing all of 2024 as prices climb to over $39/oz, according to the Silver Institute.
Jaguar Mining reduces Brazil tailings fine to 60 million reais and outlines restart plan for Turmalina operations after December 2024 incident.
Strong drill results from Apollo system boost confidence in the company’s largest exploration program to date.
Excellon Resources stock hits a 2-year high after acquiring the Mallay silver-lead-zinc mine in Peru. Production restart and exploration at Tres Cerros planned for 2026.
Ecuador and Codelco both claimed victory after an ICC tribunal ordered Ecuador to pay $25.3 million in a $567.7 million mining arbitration over the stalled Llurimagua copper project.
Mining giant teams up with China's top battery makers to electrify heavy equipment and reduce emissions.
The blockades highlight the ongoing tensions between formal mining operations and informal miners, as Peru attempts to transition to a more regulated and environmentally responsible mining sector.
Power Minerals continues to position itself as a key emerging player in South American lithium, with the Rincon JV expected to play a central role in the company’s strategy to establish low-cost, scalable lithium production across the region.
This strategic move further expands Australian Mines’ exploration footprint and signals growing interest in Brazil’s underexplored gold districts.
Soma Gold Corp acquires the La Escondida Mine in Colombia to boost production and exploration in Antioquia, with plans for drilling and integration into its El Limón operations.
Viridis is an ASX-listed rare earths explorer and developer focused on advancing high-grade, low-cost, and sustainable assets within the Poços de Caldas Alkaline Complex in Brazil.
The initiative highlights Australia's growing role in fostering cross-border educational programs that support global efforts in responsible resource development, particularly in regions poised for mining growth and transformation.
Aguia Resources secures $2.69 million loan to fund drilling and exploration across gold, copper, silver, and phosphate projects in Brazil and Colombia.
ICMM members, which represent about one-third of the global mining and metals industry, reported 42 worker deaths last year—up from 36 in 2023 and 33 in 2022.
Codelco’s copper production rose 17% in May to 130,100 tons, outpacing rivals like BHP’s Escondida and Glencore’s Collahuasi, according to Cochilco data.
Donald Trump’s planned 50% copper import tariffs are set to cover semi-finished products used in US power grids, data centers, and the military, raising costs and risking supply chain disruptions.
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