Glencore suspends $1bn Canada smelter investments amid stalled talks

Glencore Canada has suspended major investments at its Horne smelter in Rouyn-Noranda after failing to reach an agreement with the Quebec government by its self-imposed January 31 deadline on... 

Bellavista transaction ‘transformative’ for Pickle Crow, says project partner

Gold developer First Mining Gold says the proposed transaction involving a majority stake in the Pickle Crow gold project, in Ontario, is expected to accelerate the project’s development. First... 

No resolution yet on Horne smelter, says Glencore

Glencore Canada says it has yet to reach an agreement with the Quebec government on a long-term regulatory framework for the Horne smelter and Canadian Copper Refinery (CCR), despite a self-imposed... 

EPBC approval granted for Medallion's Ravensthorpe

Gold developer Medallion Metals has received final federal environmental approval for its Ravensthorpe Gold Project (RGP), clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the development of its sulphide... 

Aurelia appoints nonexec chair

Minerals explorer and developer Aurelia Metals has appointed Graeme Hunt as nonexecutive chairperson of its board, effective February 23. Hunt brings over four decades of leadership across the... 

Equinox Gold reports AI-supported discovery at Valentine mine

Gold producer Equinox Gold has announced a new, AI-supported gold discovery at its Valentine mine in Newfoundland and Labrador. The company confirmed Minotaur Zone, located 8 km north-west of the... 

Forrestania secures full ownership of Mt Palmer project

Minerals explorer and developer Forrestania Resources has moved to consolidate its Western Australian gold portfolio after entering into binding agreements to acquire full ownership of the Mt... 

Alicanto shareholders approve Mt Henry gold acquisition

ASX-listed Alicanto Minerals has secured shareholder approval for its acquisition of the 915 000 oz Mt Henry gold project in Western Australia, paving the way for transaction completion in... 

Critical Metals appoints Tanbreez delivery team to fast-track development

Nasdaq-listed Critical Metals has appointed new members to the project management and technical team of its flagship Tanbreez rare-earths project in southern Greenland. The expanded project... 

BHP selects largest-ever intake for 2026 Xplor exploration programme

Mining major BHP has selected ten early-stage exploration and technology companies for its 2026 Xplor programme, marking the largest cohort since the initiative was launched in 2023. Now in its... 

Bellavista buys FireFly's Ontario assets for up to A$86m

Dual-listed FireFly Metals has agreed to sell its Ontario gold assets to ASX-listed Bellavista Resources for a total scrip consideration of a deemed aggregate value of up to A$86.1-million, as the... 

Abcourt inks $30m debt facility and offtake deal with Glencore

Canada-based gold developer Abcourt Mines has closed a senior secured debt financing facility of up to $30-million and an offtake agreement with commodities major Glencore. Abcourt will supply... 

Alpha HPA completes A$225m capital raise for Stage 2 project

Australia-listed Alpha HPA has successfully completed a fully underwritten A$225-million equity raising to support the construction and commercialisation of Stage 2 of its HPA First project. The... 

Rio Tinto, Chalco to buy control of Brazilian aluminium producer CBA

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has agreed to jointly acquire Votorantim’s controlling stake in Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) alongside Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco), strengthening... 

Galan raises A$40m to fund Hombre Muerto expansion

Lithium developer Galan Lithium has secured A$40-million through an institutional placement to support a 30% expansion of Phase 1 production at its Hombre Muerto West (HMW) project in Argentina.... 

IGO posts improved earnings on strong Nova results, buoyant lithium market

Diversified miner IGO has generated positive free cash flow in the December quarter, underpinned by strong performances at its Nova nickel/copper/cobalt mine and the Greenbushes lithium operation,... 

MinRes upgrades lithium guidance

Diversified mining company Mineral Resources (MinRes) has upgraded its full-year lithium volume guidance after delivering a strong operational and financial performance across its divisions in the... 

Goldsky buys out Agnico’s Barsele interest

Canada-based exploration company Goldsky Resources has struck a deal with major Agnico Eagle to acquire the remaining 55% interest in the Barsele gold project in Sweden, consolidating full... 

Develop approaching steady-state at Woodlawn

ASX-listed Develop Global has reported strong operational and financial performance in the December quarter, with successful commissioning and ramp-up at its Woodlawn copper/zinc mine in New South... 

Lithium miner Elevra cuts near-term guidance

ASX-listed Elevra Lithium has revised its 2026 financial year production, sales and cost guidance after challenging operating conditions at its North American Lithium (NAL) operation in Canada... 

Highland outlines 2026 Copperwood plans, seeks new project director as Van Dyk returns to South Africa

Vancouver-based Highland Copper has set out its 2026 work programme aimed at advancing its Copperwood copper project in Michigan, US, towards a construction decision, while also initiating a search... 

Brightstar targets district-scale production hub at Sandstone

ASX-listed Brightstar Resources says work on its flagship Sandstone gold project in Western Australia is progressing on schedule, with a maiden ore reserve and prefeasibility study (PFS) targeted... 

Orezone expands into Canada with $352m Casa Berardi buy from Hecla

Gold producer Orezone Gold on Monday announced its expansion into Canada through the acquisition of Hecla Mining’s Casa Berardi gold mine and associated exploration portfolio in Quebec for upfront... 

Serabi reports fatality at Coringa mine

Brazil-focused Serabi Gold has reported the death of an employee following a mining-related accident at the production face of its Coringa underground mine over the weekend. The company said no... 

Zijin Gold to acquire Allied Gold in C$5.5bn all-cash deal

TSX- and NYSE-listed Allied Gold has agreed to be acquired by Hong Kong–listed Zijin Gold in a friendly all-cash transaction valued at about C$5.5-billion. Under the terms of a definitive... 

Equinox pays down more debt as it sells Brazil ops for $1bn

Toronto-listed Equinox Gold will pay down a further $800-million in debt, reducing its net debt to about $150-million, significantly lowering its interest expense. This comes as the company... 

Eldorado launches dividend as confidence grows in Greece portfolio

Midtier gold producer Eldorado Gold has initiated its first dividend programme, citing its strong financial position and growing confidence in the delivery of its major growth projects in Greece,... 

Sandfire retains FY26 guidance

ASX-listed Sandfire Resources has maintained its full-year production, cost and capital expenditure guidance after reporting group copper-equivalent (CuEq) production of 72 100 t in the first half... 

CME backs five-year Griffin Coal extension to support WA energy transition

The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) has welcomed the state government’s decision to extend the operational life of Griffin Coal’s Ewington mine by up to five years, saying... 

Wyloo lifts Greatland stake to 18.13% through Newmont buyout

Private investment group Wyloo has increased its shareholding in ASX- and Aim-listed Greatland Gold to 18.13% after exercising its option to acquire Newmont’s remaining 9.9% interest in the... 

Fresnillo enters Canada with Probe Gold acquisition

London- and Mexico-listed Fresnillo has completed its acquisition of Canadian explorer Probe Gold, securing entry into the prolific Val d’Or gold district in Quebec and expanding its long-term... 

Revised guidance reflects 'one-off events', says Northern Star's Tonkin

ASX-listed Northern Star Resources has revised its 2026 financial year production and cost guidance after a series of one-off operational events across its portfolio weighed on gold sales and costs... 

US House votes to overturn Minnesota mining ban, Senate to consider next

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to overturn former President Joe Biden's mining ban in northern Minnesota, giving a boost to Antofagasta's Twin Metals copper, cobalt and nickel... 

Fortescue posts record H1 shipments as iron-ore performance strengthens

Australian miner Fortescue has delivered record first-half iron-ore shipments of just over 100-million tonnes in the 2026 financial year, underpinned by strong operational performance, disciplined... 

Rio Tinto leans on copper as Pilbara steadies after earlier storms

Diversified miner Rio Tinto reported robust production results for 2025, highlighted by an 8% year-on-year increase in copper-equivalent output. The strong performance was driven by the company’s... 

Energy Fuels to acquire ASM in A$447m rare earths deal

US-listed Energy Fuels is adding another building block in its rare earth supply chain vertical integrations plans with the proposed acquisition of Australian Strategic Materials Limited (ASM),... 

Lower sales, higher royalties push Northern Star’s cost guidance higher

Gold producer Northern Star Resources has revised its all-in sustaining cost (AISC) guidance for the 2026 financial year higher, reflecting lower gold sales volumes and increased royalty payments... 

BHP upgrades copper guidance on back of record half-year performance

Mining major BHP has lifted its 2026 copper production guidance after delivering record operating performances across its copper and iron-ore assets in the half year ended December 31, capitalising... 

Jansen Stage 1 price tag swells as BHP completes cost reassessment

Diversified miner BHP has lifted the capital cost estimate for Stage 1 of its Jansen potash project in Canada to $8.4-billion, citing inflationary pressures, design development and scope changes,... 

Lunnon approves FID for Lady Herial gold project

ASX-listed Lunnon Metals has taken a final investment decision (FID) for its Lady Herial gold project after the completion of a feasibility study demonstrating robust economics at prevailing gold...