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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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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.

First Canadian Graphite completes Lac Guéret South phase two survey

2026-09-23

First Canadian Graphite has announced significant findings from its recently completed phase two airborne survey at the Lac Guéret South Graphite Project in Québec, Canada. The survey revealed multi-kilometre conductive trends extending well beyond previously identified mineralization, indicating a potentially much larger, district-scale graphite system. This development, highlighted by high-grade graphite samples and promising structural interpretations, positions the project as a key prospect in the evolving North American critical minerals landscape.

Energy Department Announces $99 Million for 21 Projects to Advance U.S. Geothermal Energy Development

2026-09-22

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on September 21, 2026, over $99 million in funding for 21 projects aimed at advancing geothermal energy development across the United States. This significant investment will support field-scale tests of next-generation enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) technologies and crucial exploration drilling to identify and characterize promising geothermal resources, ultimately bolstering American energy security and reliability. The initiative underscores the shared technological and supply chain needs between the burgeoning geothermal sector and the established mining industry, presenting new opportunities for collaboration and innovation.