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Canada Nickel, GeoRedox launch first-of-its-kind hydrogen initiative at Crawford

2026-05-21

Canada Nickel Company and GeoRedox Corporation have launched a pioneering initiative to develop the world’s first stimulated geologic hydrogen well at Canada Nickel's Crawford project in Ontario. This partnership aims to produce zero-carbon hydrogen from vast ultramafic rock formations, a critical step towards establishing a sustainable, zero-carbon industrial cluster in Northeast Ontario that will process critical minerals like nickel, chromium, and cobalt using locally sourced, clean energy.

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United States and Bangladesh Strengthen Alliance with Energy Cooperation Agreement

2026-05-21

The United States and Bangladesh have formalized a significant energy cooperation agreement, with the U.S. Department of Energy and Bangladesh's Energy and Mineral Resources Division signing a Memorandum of Understanding on May 14, 2026. This accord aims to bolster Bangladesh's energy security and industrial development through increased imports of U.S. energy products, including LNG and LPG, while facilitating millions of dollars in energy infrastructure projects. The agreement underscores the U.S.'s strategy to expand its energy exports and global partnerships, presenting substantial implications for the global mining sector due to the extensive mineral demands of large-scale energy infrastructure and technology development.

Agnico doubles Wallbridge Mining stake to over 19%

2026-05-21

Agnico Eagle Mines has significantly increased its strategic investment in junior explorer Wallbridge Mining, more than doubling its stake to 19.62% with an additional C$22.44 million investment. This move, part of a larger C$56 million private placement, aims to facilitate the completion of a Pre-Feasibility Study for Wallbridge's flagship Fenelon gold project in northern Quebec. The investment underscores Agnico's commitment to expanding its exposure to high-potential gold assets within Canada's prolific Abitibi region, solidifying its position along the strategic Sunday Lake deformation zone.

Nth Cycle, IonicRE team up to establish rare earth refining operations in the US

2026-05-21

Massachusetts-based critical minerals refiner Nth Cycle and supply chain developer Ionic Rare Earths (ASX:IXR) have announced a joint development and licensing agreement to establish rare earth refining operations in the United States and globally. This strategic partnership aims to deploy Nth Cycle's proprietary electro-extraction technology within IonicRE's facilities, creating the first production pathway that bypasses China for both long-loop recycling to high purity rare earth forms and the essential chemical agents used in purification. The collaboration directly addresses a significant "hidden dependency" on Chinese-produced reagents, bolstering Western efforts to build a resilient and independent critical mineral supply chain.

Energy Secretary Issues Emergency Order to Deploy Backup Generation in the Mid-Atlantic Amid Heatwave

2026-05-20

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency order on May 18, 2026, authorizing PJM Interconnection, LLC to deploy backup generation in the Mid-Atlantic to mitigate potential blackouts during a heatwave and amid seasonal maintenance outages. This move, prompted by a request from PJM, underscores the critical importance of grid stability for industries like mining, which are heavily reliant on continuous, reliable power. The order highlights ongoing national energy security concerns and the economic impact of power outages, which cost the U.S. economy an estimated $44 billion annually.

Jeff Currie sees gold price pullback before $10,000 run

2026-05-20

Veteran commodities strategist Jeffrey Currie forecasts a significant near-term pullback for gold, potentially to $4,000 per ounce, driven by geopolitical tensions and central bank gold sales. However, Currie maintains his long-term bullish stance, projecting a surge to $10,000 per ounce as part of a multi-decade commodity super cycle fueled by massive capital expenditure in the technology sector and persistent underinvestment in physical assets.

AML awarded $2M US defense contract for domestic heavy magnets

2026-05-20

Advanced Magnet Lab (AML) has secured a significant $2 million contract from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to qualify domestic production of high-grade sintered NdFeB permanent magnets. This strategic award, announced on May 19, 2026, aims to bolster U.S. defense capabilities and commercial reliance on a secure, domestically sourced supply chain for critical magnet materials, leveraging AML's innovative PM-Wire manufacturing process and collaborative partnerships across the rare earth sector. The initiative is set to rapidly scale the manufacturing of these essential components, reducing dependence on foreign supply and enhancing national security.

Energy Secretary Saves Midwest from Losing Critical Coal Generation Ahead of Peak Summer Demand

2026-05-19

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a critical emergency order to keep the J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant in West Olive, Michigan, operational through August 16, 2026, averting potential grid reliability issues and blackouts in the Midwest during peak summer demand. This move highlights ongoing concerns about grid stability and resource adequacy, underscoring the vital, dispatchable role of coal despite planned retirements across the nation. The decision impacts the mining sector by reinforcing the continued demand for thermal coal in specific, high-stakes scenarios.

Rokeby announces 20-year licence renewal for Omeo Gold Project

2026-05-19

Rokeby Resources has secured a crucial 20-year renewal for Mining Licence MIN 4921 (ML 4921), a key component of its Omeo Gold Project in Victoria, Australia, ensuring tenure until May 2044. This extension strengthens the company's control over the Mt Wills goldfield, home to the Maude and Sunnyside deposits with a historical estimate of 320,000 ounces of gold at 4 grams per tonne, enabling robust long-term exploration and development strategies. The renewal provides a solid foundation for Rokeby to advance its high-grade gold asset amidst a dynamic global commodities market.

Anglo coal sale highlights broader Australian coal transition: GlobalData

2026-05-19

Anglo American's recent divestment of its Queensland steel-making coal portfolio to Dhilmar for up to $3.88 billion marks a pivotal acceleration in the mining giant's strategic pivot towards copper and critical minerals. This move, reported by GlobalData, underscores broader shifts within Australia's coal sector and highlights the intensifying global push by major mining houses to de-risk portfolios from fossil fuels while capitalizing on the burgeoning demand for commodities vital to the energy transition. The transaction signals a decisive step in Anglo's portfolio optimization, indicative of a wider industry trend embracing a more sustainable and future-oriented commodity focus.

Inspiration Mining starts drilling at Rottenstone North project

2026-05-18

Inspiration Mining has commenced its inaugural drilling program at the Rottenstone North Gold-Copper Project in northern Saskatchewan, Canada. Targeting volcanogenic massive sulphide (VMS) deposits, the drilling is strategically positioned near established mineralized trends and recent high-grade discoveries by Ramp Metals. This initiative follows nearly two years of meticulous groundwork and satellite data analysis, with the company’s CEO expressing high optimism for uncovering significant VMS-style mineralization.