February 5, 2025

China funnelled $57 billion to control critical mineral supply chain

A network of at least 26 state-backed banks has helped Beijing tighten its grip on critical minerals over the past two decades.

January 12, 2024

Samsung SDI invests in Canada Nickel, has right to buy 10% of Crawford project

The South Korean battery maker can acquire a 10% equity interest in the Crawford project for $100.5 million.

January 12, 2024

Uranium price jumps to 15-year high as top miner flags shortfall

Kazatomprom said shortages of sulfuric acid and construction delays may result in missed production targets for the next two years.

January 12, 2024

Posco, Lithium South to jointly develop Hombre Muerto project

Deal avoids a lengthy, costly, and uncertain legal undertaking, as both companies hold claims to the same ground but in different provinces. 

January 11, 2024

Vale’s $10 billion spend on Canada targets existing potential

Vale Base Metals chairman Mark Cutifani is undertaking a unit-wide asset review.

January 10, 2024

Saudi Arabia signs mining deals with four nations

The country also announced a $182 million mineral exploration incentive program.

January 10, 2024

Column: Myanmar’s Wa State Army keeps global tin market guessing

The tin market's fortunes remain beholden to Myanmar's United Wa State Army, which controls one of the world's largest mines.

January 10, 2024

Ivanhoe Electric shocks Saudi geology to spot targets

Ivanhoe Electric is part of a growing number of international stage.mining.companies investing in Saudi Arabia.

January 10, 2024

Scientists gain new insights into diamond rain on Neptune, Uranus

Diamond rain on Neptune and Uranus forms at a lower depth than previously thought.

January 9, 2024

India’s plans to double coal production ignore climate threat

India's coal production is expected to reach 1.5 billion tons by 2030.