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Americas Uranium finalises 100% acquisition of Treeline project in US

2026-09-26

Americas Uranium has successfully finalized its 100% acquisition of the Treeline uranium property in New Mexico, marking a pivotal expansion into a historically significant US uranium jurisdiction. The transaction, involving cash payments, an initial share issuance, and future staged share considerations totaling C$2 million, positions Americas Uranium to actively advance exploration on the multi-area property. This strategic move underscores the growing industry focus on securing domestic uranium resources amidst a strengthening global nuclear energy outlook and reflects a commitment to leveraging New Mexico's rich uranium legacy.

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Trump Administration Mitigates Blackout Risks by Keeping Colorado Coal Plant Online

2026-09-27

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order on September 25, 2026, mandating the continued operation of Craig Station Unit 1, a coal-fired power plant in Colorado, through December 25, 2026. This directive, citing critical grid reliability concerns in the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) Rocky Mountain region, underscores the Trump Administration's strategy to preserve coal-fired generation and mitigate blackout risks, a move with significant implications for the U.S. thermal coal mining sector.

BLM approves seven new drill pads for Spartan Metals in Nevada

2026-09-27

Spartan Metals has received crucial approval from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for seven new drill pads at its Tungstonia Claims, part of the Eagle Tungsten-Silver-Rubidium Project in Nevada's White Pine County. This expansion brings the total authorized drill sites to 32, strategically chosen based on advanced geophysical surveys to target deep extensions of known vein systems and new mineralization styles, enhancing the project's potential in the critical minerals sector. The move underscores Spartan's data-driven exploration approach and Nevada's role in bolstering domestic mineral supply chains.

OceanaGold reveals assay results from Wharekirauponga drilling

2026-09-26

OceanaGold has unveiled exceptionally high-grade assay results from its Wharekirauponga prospect in New Zealand, with intercepts including 6.3m at 97.2 grams per tonne (g/t) gold. These findings, stemming from expanded drilling activity, significantly enhance the potential to upgrade mineral resources within the East Graben (EG) Vein. Concurrently, the company reported steady progress at its Waihi North Project, with underground development and infrastructure construction on track, culminating in an anticipated National Instrument 43-101 compliant technical report for the entire Waihi District in January 2027.

Kuniko completes phase two drilling at Commonwealth-Silica Hill

2026-09-26

Kuniko has announced the completion of its phase two diamond drilling program at the Silica Hill prospect, part of the Commonwealth Project in Australia's prolific Lachlan Fold Belt. The program involved 11 holes totaling 2,731 meters, significantly deepening geological understanding and supporting an anticipated mineral resource estimate update in the fourth quarter of 2026. This extensive work, including forthcoming downhole electromagnetic surveys and assay results, aims to define potential extensions of the mineralized system and advance Kuniko's strategic exploration in the region.

Energy Department Announces Speed to Power Investments Across 26 States to Lower Electricity Costs and Improve Grid Reliability

2026-09-25

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on September 24, 2026, a significant $5.25 billion investment in 31 grid-improvement projects across 26 states under its Speed to Power (SPARK) initiative. This program aims to reconductor over 1,500 miles of transmission lines and deploy advanced grid technologies across nearly 21,000 miles, making more than 23 gigawatts of additional electricity capacity available. These efforts are projected to enhance grid reliability, lower electricity costs for approximately 100 million Americans, and hold profound implications for the energy-intensive mining sector.

Talisman Metals acquires three new licences at Tirzzit Copper Project

2026-09-25

Talisman Metals has significantly expanded its Tirzzit Copper Project in Morocco, acquiring three new exploration licenses adjacent to its existing permits. This 2.8-fold expansion, covering an additional 47km², boosts Talisman's total exploration footprint to 63.5km² within a geologically prospective region known for sediment-hosted stratiform copper-silver systems. The strategic move positions the company for extensive exploration activities over the next four years, leveraging Morocco's supportive mining policy and the area's rich mineralization potential.

Rainbow agrees Phalaborwa offtake framework with Neo Performance

2026-09-25

Rainbow Rare Earths has entered into a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Neo Performance Materials, a rare earth separation technology specialist, for its Phalaborwa project in South Africa. This agreement outlines technical support, design input for the crucial solvent extraction (SX) separation circuit, and a strategic offtake arrangement for separated neodymium-praseodymium oxide and mixed heavy rare earth carbonate products. The collaboration marks a critical step forward for the Phalaborwa project, which aims to extract valuable rare earth elements from phosphogypsum waste, positioning it as a key contributor to diversified and sustainable global rare earth supply chains.

Blue Moon Metals to acquire Turner deposit from Gold Coast Mining

2026-09-24

Blue Moon Metals has strategically acquired the Turner copper-gold volcanic massive sulphide (VMS) deposit from Gold Coast Mining, located near O’Brien, Oregon. This acquisition significantly expands Blue Moon’s critical metals portfolio in the Western US, adding polymetallic mineralization including copper, gold, zinc, silver, and cobalt to its growing asset base. The transaction, valued at approximately $31.7 million in cash and shares plus potential milestone payments, underscores Blue Moon’s focus on securing domestic supply for essential industrial and battery metals.

Mercuria pledges $500m to Project Vault minerals initiative

2026-09-24

Mercuria, a leading global commodity trader, has pledged a significant $500 million (SFr411.76 million) to Project Vault, now known as VaultCo, an initiative designed by the Export-Import Bank of the US (EXIM) to establish a strategic national stockpile of critical minerals. Revealed during the UN General Assembly summit in New York, this investment, alongside Glencore's participation as a founding partner, aims to fortify US industrial supply chains and reduce exposure to global market disruptions for essential materials vital to manufacturing, infrastructure, and energy sectors. The collaboration leverages the financial capacity of EXIM with the extensive trading, logistics, and sourcing expertise of its industry partners to enhance US critical mineral security.

Bridge Green, Hartree sign eight-year lithium agreement

2026-09-23

Bridge Green Upcycle and Hartree Partners have cemented an eight-year commercial agreement for the exclusive marketing of approximately 10,000 tonnes per annum of lithium carbonate derived from recycled batteries. Valued between $500 million and $1 billion, this landmark deal, effective September 22, 2026, includes an equity investment by Hartree in Bridge Green, signaling a significant push towards bolstering domestic US critical mineral supply chains and advancing the circular economy within the mining sector.