MINES and MINERALS

Sunday 24 August 2025 - 14:09

MINES and MINERALS NEWS SERVICE

Trump weighs using $2 billion in CHIPS Act funding for critical minerals

me-metals: The Trump administration is considering a plan to reallocate at least $2 billion from the CHIPS Act to fund critical minerals projects and boost Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s influence...

Six Minutes ago

Peabody–Anglo $3.8B coal deal on the brink after mine fire

me-metals: Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) may walk away from its $3.8-billion bid for Anglo American’s Australian coking coal mines after an unexpected closure cast doubt over the high-profile sale.

Ten Days ago

Australia weighs price floor for critical minerals, boosting rare earth miners

me-metals: Australia is considering setting a price floor to support critical minerals projects, including rare earths, Resources Minister Madeleine King said, in comments that led to a rally in share...

Fifteen Days ago

B2Gold gets Mali nod to start underground mining at Fekola

me-metals: B2Gold (TSX: BTO; NYSE-A: BTG) said it began underground production at its flagship Fekola mine in Mali immediately after receiving approval from the government. The stock rose.

twenty-one Days ago

The world’s biggest iron ore windfall is fading for Australia

me-metals: Flying deep into the heart of Western Australia, Rio Tinto Group executives, politicians and media step off a chartered jet into a Pilbara airport, little more than a sunbaked shed with metal...

twenty-one Days ago

Chile’s 2025 vote puts mining sector’s future on the line

me-metals: On November 16, Chileans will head to the polls to elect their next president, who will govern until 2030 and, in doing so, set the course for the country’s most important economic engine: its...

twenty-four Days ago

Energy Fuels’ rare earth JV in Australia receives regulatory OK

me-metals: Energy Fuels (NYSE-A: UUUU; TSX: EFR) has received final regulatory clearance to develop the Donald rare earth elements (REE) and mineral sand project in the Wimmera region of Victoria, southeast...

twenty-five Days ago

KoBold signs Congo deal to boost US mineral supply

me-metals: The Democratic Republic of Congo has struck a preliminary mineral exploration agreement with US‑based Kobold Metals, deepening American involvement in its critical minerals sector.

thirty Days ago

CEO of the National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO)

Iran’s Copper Production Continues without Interruption

me-metals: CEO of the National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO)'s appreciation to copper industry employees: Sustainable production is the result of your perseverance and commitment.

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China Rare Earth Group says executive moves at listed unit won’t affect operations

me-metals: China Rare Earth Group said on Sunday that adjustments of roles of some directors and senior executives at its listed unit are “normal” personnel changes, and does not affect operations.

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