mining

Central banks remain a key support in the gold market, while silver continues to attract investor inflows and platinum enters a potential consolidation phase, according to the latest update from precious metals specialist Heraeus. In May 2025, central banks added a net 20 tons (t) of gold to their...

Gold and copper producer Aura Minerals (OTCQX:ORAAF) is preparing to raise approximately $210 million through a U.S. listing, aiming to expand its investor base beyond current markets in Canada and Brazil. The company plans to offer 8.1 million shares and will list on the Nasdaq Global Select...

Leading Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miner Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:RIOT) has delivered a strong performance in recent weeks, despite the apex cryptocurrency's price action being somewhat quiet. What happened: Bitcoin has hovered between $105,000 and $110,000 over the past month, with price movement...

Australian miner South32 (NYSE:SOUHY) has agreed to sell its Cerro Matoso ferronickel mine in northern Colombia to an industrial conglomerate, CoreX Holding, in a deal valued at up to $100 million. The agreement includes a nominal upfront payment, with additional payments tied to future nickel...

Chile's Congress has passed a long-awaited mining regulation reform to cut permitting times drastically. The reform is expected to boost investor confidence in the world's top copper producer and second-largest lithium supplier. The legislation, passed with 93 votes in favor, 27 against, and 17...

Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ:METC) announced Tuesday that a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) conducted by Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) found its Brook mine project in Wyoming to be both commercially and technologically viable, with a potential pre-tax net present value (NPV) of up to $1.2 billion...

Zijin Mining Group (OTCPK: ZIJMF), China's largest gold and copper producer, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Kazakhstan's Raygorodok Gold Mine for $1.2 billion. The deal, signed on June 29, will see Zijin acquire 100% of RG Gold LLP and RG Processing LLP, Kazakhstan-based entities...

Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) and Hancock Prospecting have announced on Tuesday a joint investment of $1.61 billion to develop the Hope Downs 2 iron ore project in Western Australia's Pilbara region. A 50-50 investment will drive a significant expansion of the long-standing Hope Downs Joint Venture between...

Dundee Precious Metals (OTCPK: DPMLF) has signed a deal to acquire UK-based Adriatic Metals (OTC:ADMLF) for $1.25 billion. The agreement will give Canadian miner control of Adriatic's flagship Vareš silver-zinc operation in Bosnia, expanding its strategic footprint in southeastern Europe. It is...

Canada could be missing out on CA$12 billion ($8.7 billion) annually in critical minerals production by 2040, unless the government takes urgent action to de-risk investments and accelerate mining development, according to the Canadian Climate Institute’s latest report. The report, titled "...

Shares of MP Materials Corp (NYSE:MP) are trading sharply higher late Thursday following a report from Bloomberg that the Trump administration is considering using Cold War-era powers to bolster the domestic supply of rare earth elements. As the sole domestic producer, MP Materials is seen as a...

United Kingdom-based potash developer Kore Potash has signed a non-binding term sheet agreement with Swiss investment platform OWI-RAMS to secure $2.2 billion in financing for its flagship Kola Project in the Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville). The agreement is a dual-structured funding package...

Platinum prices surged to their highest point in four years, reaching $1,226 per ounce on Tuesday, following substantial gains throughout the second quarter. A sharp market squeeze, driven by a lack of physical supply and growing investor demand for precious metals, is fueling the gains. "It's...

Global gold supply is expected to grow by 1% in 2025, according to Metal Focus. The precious metals consultancy is expecting this growth from fresh gains in mine production. The annual publication, which provides comprehensive data and forecasts for the gold market, notes the complex environment...

Silver surged above $36 per ounce, reaching the highest level since February 2012. Since the beginning of the week, the metal has gained over 8.5%, sparking broad interest from investors who seek exposure to its industrial demand and safe-haven potential. "After lagging behind gold for several...