Rio Tinto secures majority interest in Canada’s Nemaska Lithium
Rio Tinto will manage Nemaska Lithium, using its processes to create an integrated lithium business. Rio Tinto plans to invest more than $300m (£223.18m) in 2026 to further develop its…
EU-backed minerals projects in Africa move from policy to proof
In Africa, some of the EU-backed critical minerals projects are testing whether Europe’s strategy can deliver investment, processing and supply. EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton speaks during a…
Forrestania signs gold ore sale agreement with Karora
Under the terms of the agreement, Westgold is set to acquire an initial 150,000 dry tonnes of ore. Forrestania anticipates delivery of the initial gold ore parcel by 31 March…
Hemlo Mining unveils B-Zone drilling results at gold mine in Canada
The recent drilling extended mine mineralisation by 400m and revealed a new mineralised zone in Cedar Creek. Mineral resource conversion efforts yielded 16.1g/t of gold over 3.3m in hole 90102514.…
Silver Storm sells Nevada’s Springer Mine royalty
The Springer royalty was originally acquired through Silver Storm’s purchase of Till Capital in 2025. Silver Storm Mining holds full ownership of the San Diego Project, considered one of Mexico’s…
NMG advances Matawinie Mine with major contract awards
NMG is close to finalising an agreement with Metso to supply essential processing equipment for the Matawinie Mine. The Canadian Government recognises the Matawinie Mine as crucial for economic growth.…
Various project ramp-ups set to boost global lithium output in 2026
Looking ahead to 2026, global lithium output is expected to increase further by 15.0% to reach 389,100t. China’s lithium mine output is expected to increase further by 16.9% to 68,500t…
West Red Lake Gold Mines announces new Rowan Project drill results
The company completed 38 drill-holes totalling approximately 6,300m in this phase of the programme. Hole RLG-25-201 showed 14.42g/t gold over a span of 5.5m within vein 006b, from depths of…
Caterpillar acquires mining software company RPMGlobal
RPMGlobal will retain its brand identity and continue offering products and services under its existing name post-acquisition. The move aims to enhance Caterpillar’s range of data-driven technologies and software solutions…
BMC Minerals mobilises first drill rig to Canada’s Kudz Ze Kayah project
The programme targets resource growth at the ABM mine through 20,000m of diamond drilling and geophysical surveys across the area. BMC Minerals has deployed an initial drill rig and expects…
