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Emmerson agrees to $218m acquisition by Pan African

2026-03-10

Pan African Resources, a dual-listed gold producer, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Emmerson Resources for approximately A$311 million ($218.33 million) through an Australian scheme of arrangement. This strategic acquisition aims to consolidate Pan African's ownership of the significant Tennant Creek tenement package in Australia, where it already holds a joint venture, and integrate Emmerson's assets, including the 611,400oz White Devil gold project, into a larger, more diversified gold portfolio. The transaction offers Emmerson shareholders a substantial premium and exposure to a well-capitalized producer, with completion anticipated by mid-2026.

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Domestic Metals expands exploration efforts at Smart Creek Project in US

2026-03-10

Domestic Metals has significantly expanded its exploration efforts at the Smart Creek Copper Project in Montana, US, following highly encouraging surface exploration results indicating substantial copper, gold, and silver mineralization. The company, in a joint venture with Rio Tinto, plans to initiate diamond drilling in April 2026 to test the newly identified targets, which exhibit porphyry, epithermal, and carbonate replacement deposit styles in a prolific mining region. This intensified program underscores the project's potential to contribute to the domestic supply of critical metals, attracting considerable industry attention.

Trafigura to secure lithium supply from Smackover project in US

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Trafigura has executed a significant binding take-or-pay offtake agreement with Smackover Lithium for 8,000 tonnes per annum of battery-grade lithium carbonate over a decade. This deal, commencing in 2028 from the South West Arkansas (SWA) project, marks a critical step towards bolstering the domestic US lithium supply chain and advancing the project's Final Investment Decision by 2026. Leveraging Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology, the SWA project is poised to become a key producer in the burgeoning electric vehicle and energy storage markets.

Mining Technology’s parent company GlobalData moves to Main Market of LSE

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GlobalData Plc, the parent company of *Mining Technology*, announced its strategic move from the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) to its prestigious Main Market on March 5, 2026. This significant transition reflects the company's substantial growth, operational maturity, and its successful, long-term strategy of building a unified, AI-powered intelligence platform through sustained investment and targeted acquisitions. The move is set to enhance GlobalData's profile among a broader investor base and signifies its established position as a critical intelligence provider for over 5,000 organizations globally, including those in the discerning mining sector.

Metso to supply equipment for Blackwater Mine phase two project in Canada

2026-03-08

Metso has secured significant orders, totaling €39 million ($45.25 million), to supply a comprehensive suite of crushing and grinding equipment for Artemis Gold’s Expanded Phase 2 (EP2) development at the Blackwater Mine in central British Columbia, Canada. This includes a Premier 18,000kW SAG mill, a Premier 18,000kW ball mill, a Superior MKIII gyratory crusher, Nordberg HP Series cone crushers, and various ancillary processing technologies, underscoring a strategic partnership aimed at optimizing the gold project's operational efficiency and supporting regional economic development.

Pan American finds four new veins at La Colorada mine in Mexico

2026-03-07

Pan American Silver has announced significant exploration success at its La Colorada mine in Zacatecas, Mexico, with the discovery of four new high-grade polymetallic veins and the extension of existing zones. An intensive drilling campaign between November 2025 and January 2026, totaling 17,774 meters, confirmed new veins like Filomena and Nicolasa, exhibiting exceptional silver, gold, lead, and zinc grades. These discoveries are set to substantially enhance the mine's resource base, with an updated mineral reserves and resources report anticipated by June 30, 2026.

NexGen’s Rook I Uranium Project secures final federal approval

2026-03-07

NexGen Energy has secured the final federal approval for its Rook I Uranium Project in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin, receiving a crucial license from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission on March 6, 2026. This milestone clears the path for full construction to commence in summer 2026, with the project slated to eventually produce up to 30 million pounds of uranium annually. Rook I is poised to become a significant contributor to the global uranium supply, strengthening Western energy independence and bringing substantial economic benefits to the region.

Aluminium prices hit high after Alba suspends metal deliveries

2026-03-06

Global aluminium markets are experiencing significant upheaval after Aluminium Bahrain BSC (Alba) announced a suspension of metal deliveries due to force majeure, citing transit issues through the critical Strait of Hormuz. This disruption, stemming from escalating tensions in Iran, has propelled aluminium prices to their highest levels since 2022, underscoring the vulnerability of global commodity supply chains to geopolitical instability. The move has sparked concerns among traders and manufacturers worldwide regarding potential long-term supply interruptions for one of the world's most vital industrial metals.

Tempest Minerals signs agreement to acquire Zealandia

2026-03-06

Tempest Minerals has solidified its strategic expansion into New Zealand's gold sector through a binding agreement to acquire Zealandia Resources. This acquisition, valued at $2 million (A$2.85 million) entirely in shares, encompasses four high-potential gold projects spanning 145km² within the historically prolific Hauraki Goldfields and the emerging Taupo Volcanic Zone on the North Island. The deal presents Tempest with drill-ready targets and a comprehensive historical data set, positioning the company to accelerate exploration in a region celebrated for its extensive epithermal gold-silver production.

Maronan Metals secures MDL for silver project in Australia

2026-03-05

Maronan Metals has achieved a pivotal milestone for its Maronan Silver Project in Queensland, Australia, securing Mineral Development Licence (MDL) 2028 from the Queensland Government. This critical approval, granted in less than 12 months, clears the path for advanced exploration activities including the excavation of a boxcut and a 200m exploration decline, enabling bulk sampling and refined resource drilling. MDL 2028 significantly de-risks the project's regulatory profile and positions Maronan for expedited development toward future mining operations, undergirded by comprehensive environmental and Native Title approvals.

Lindian signs term sheet for Kazakhstan MREC processing plant

2026-03-05

Lindian Resources has executed a definitive strategic move, signing a binding term sheet to acquire 100% of an existing mixed rare earths carbonate (MREC) processing facility in Stepnogorsk, Kazakhstan. This acquisition is structured as an incorporated joint venture (IJV) with local partner RA-Group, positioning Lindian to transition from a rare earths concentrate producer into a high-value MREC manufacturer by Q4 2026. The $15 million transaction, primarily deferred until commercial production, underscores a broader industry push for diversified critical mineral supply chains, notably supported by recent US-Kazakhstan cooperation.