InternationalNews Rio and BHP dig deeper at Resolution Rio Tinto and BHP are committing another US$144m to Arizona’s Resolution Copper project, advancing underground development while holding off on a final investment decision.
InternationalNews Viridis lands US$915m rare earths deal with Solvay Viridis Mining and Minerals has secured a binding rare earths supply deal with Solvay underpinning potential revenue of US$915m, strengthening financing prospects for its Colossus project in Brazil.
InternationalNews France eyes WA green iron, uranium alongside new critical minerals partnership WA and France signed a letter of intent at IMARC today, aimed at strengthening critical minerals supply chains, in a move that could bring French investment coming to WA projects and greater cooperation in processing, refining and access to international customers.
InternationalNews Rio Tinto faces High Court claim for alleged Madagascar mine contamination Madagascar residents have filed claims in London’s High Court against Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) and its subsidiary QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM), alleging that contamination from the QMM mineral sands operation exposed them to dangerous levels of lead and uranium.
InternationalNews Lynas launches $968m Meteoric acquisition Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) is set to acquire Meteoric Resources (ASX: MEI) and its flagship Cladeira rare earth project in Brazil in an all-scrip deal valuing Meteoric at about $968m.
InternationalNews Gladiator Metals debuts on NSX Canadian copper explorer Gladiator Metals commenced trading this morning on the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX), an alternative to the ASX for smaller companies.
InternationalNews Vulcan advances Lionheart, founder moves to new role Vulcan Energy (ASX: VUL) has advanced development of its Lionheart lithium project in Germany, progressing drilling and construction while securing another lithium production licence.
InternationalNews Newmont pays Barrick US$1.95b to settle dispute Newmont (ASX: NEM) and Barrick Mining have settled their outstanding Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) dispute with an amended joint venture agreement.
InternationalNews Evion recognised by US Department of Defense Evion Group (ASX: EVG) has been accepted as a member of the US Department of Defense's public-private consortium, established to strengthen the country's manufacturing and defence industrial base.
InternationalNews EV Resources signs first ore supply agreement EV Resources (ASX: EVR) has secured a five-year binding ore supply agreement for its Tecomatlán processing plant in Mexico, bringing the facility a step closer to proof-of-concept production.
InternationalNews US offers aluminium tariff relief The US has announced an incentive program that could halve tariffs on aluminium imports for companies building, expanding or refurbishing domestic smelters.
