2025-11-14
Australia is pursuing increased investment in Indonesia’s nickel sector as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its role in the global critical minerals supply chain. This move aims to secure supply for clean energy technologies and expand Australia’s influence in the market, amid tightening global competition and evolving regulatory frameworks.
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2025-11-14
Sandfire Resources and Havilah Resources have signed a binding term sheet establishing a two-stage earn-in structure for the Kalkaroo copper-gold project in South Australia. The agreement enables Sandfire to earn up to an 80% interest in Kalkaroo and creates a framework for regional exploration in the Curnamona Province.
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2025-11-14
Rio Tinto has suspended development of its $2.95 billion Jadar lithium project in Serbia, citing ongoing permitting challenges and local opposition. The project is being placed on care and maintenance as the company shifts focus to near-term growth opportunities and reorganizes its business structure.
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2025-11-13
Aligning with international AI regulatory standards is expected to provide mining companies with a long-term competitive advantage as global AI regulations continue to evolve. Despite varying regional approaches and regulatory delays, early compliance may streamline future operations and strategic positioning.
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2025-11-13
29Metals has awarded Byrnecut Australia a four-year underground mining contract for the Gossan Valley project, part of the Golden Grove operations in Western Australia. The project features an initial six-year mine life, with ore reserves of 1.2 million tonnes and a combined mineral resource of 5.6 million tonnes, supporting ongoing production at Golden Grove.
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2025-11-12
Vale is shifting its iron ore sales strategy to target increased demand from India and other Asian markets amid stable demand in China. The company reported its highest iron ore output since 2018, and is advancing significant capacity expansions in Brazil to support this market shift.
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2025-11-12
Amaroq Minerals has confirmed the presence of high-grade zinc, lead, silver, and several critical minerals at its Black Angel mine in Greenland. These results support ongoing development plans and have strategic implications given the global supply constraints for key critical minerals.
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2025-11-11
Mosaic Company has finalized the sale of its Taquari-Vassouras potash mine in Sergipe, Brazil, to VL Mineração. The transaction includes the transfer of all mining operations and related obligations, with Mosaic receiving up to $27 million in staged payments.
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2025-11-11
Marubeni has invested A$15 million for up to a 5% equity stake in RZ Resources’ mineral sands project in Australia, targeting the production of critical minerals including rutile, ilmenite, zircon, and monazite. The partnership encompasses mine development, plant upgrades, and improvements to feasibility and environmental documentation, with support from JX Advanced Metals and potential financing from US and Australian export credit agencies.
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2025-11-11
China has suspended its ban on exports of gallium, germanium, and antimony to the US, though export controls and licensing requirements remain in place. This regulatory adjustment restores partial US access to key minerals critical for semiconductor and defense industries, with the suspension scheduled to last until November 27, 2026.
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2025-11-10
Toubani Resources reports uninterrupted operations at its Kobada gold project in Mali, despite recent reports of regional restrictions. The company is advancing its drilling program, securing regulatory approvals, and progressing with key project financing and engineering milestones.
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