Australia directs Chinese crit-min backers to divest
Australia has ordered several China-linked investors to sell their 10.4% holding in rare earths project developer Northern Minerals (ASX: NTU) in a move similar to Canada’s two years ago. The…
Regulatory Issues
Ramelius Resources secures permit for Cue gold project
Australian gold miner Ramelius Resources (ASX: RMS) has secured a key permit from the Western Australian government for the company’s Cue gold project, which paves the way for early works to…
MacDonald Mines pulls assays linked to former CEO Yarie, echoing Red Pine
Another Canadian gold junior who had Quentin Yarie as a former CEO is withdrawing its assays on a project because of inconsistencies. MacDonald Mines Exploration (TSX-V: BMK; US-OTC: MCDMF) said…
Deep-sea nickel hits battery grade for The Metals Co.
The production of nickel sulfate from polymetallic nodules during tests is believed to be a first in the mining sector.
Hecla’s Yukon unit fined $100,000 for chemical risks
Hecla Mining‘s (NYSE:HL) Yukon-based subsidiary has been hit with a $100,000 fine for overlooking certain environmental risks at its large silver mine situated 350 km north of Whitehorse, according to…
Billions in African gold smuggled to UAE: report
As much as US$35 billion worth of gold produced by artisanal and small-scale mining in Africa, the world’s top bullion producing continent, goes undeclared and then smuggled out, a report…
BHP abandons US$49B bid for Anglo
BHP (ASX: BHP) is walking away from its US$49.2 billion offer for Anglo American (LSE: AAL) after the companies couldn’t agree on how to handle the target’s platinum assets in South…
Red Pine makes high-grade gold headway at Wawa
Following the early May assay tampering allegations at Red Pine Exploration (TSXV: RPX; US-OTC: RDEXF), the company says its latest drill results expand mineralization at the Wawa project near Lake…
The US must close an Inflation Reduction Act loophole that may benefit Indonesian nickel
The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) established new incentives for “clean” electric vehicles (EVs) to source minerals from the United States and free trade agreement countries, like Australia and Canada….
JV Video: Ontario eager to feed new EV plants with local mines, says mines minister
Under its Building More Mines Act and Critical Minerals Strategy, Ontario has targeted $43 billion towards its electric vehicle supply chain. “Canadian miners, Ontario miners … we know how to…
Lawyers representing Congo claim to have new evidence on Apple’s use of conflict minerals
Apple has said in the past that it does not directly buy, procure or source primary minerals, and it has been auditing its suppliers for several years.
BC jade mining ban could push business to Afghanistan, says gem miner
British Columbia has banned any new jade mining in its northwest, citing harm to alpine environments, a move that has one industry player scratching his head. The province issued an…