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Canada Nickel’s Crawford project reaches final federal assessment stage

2026-07-22

Canada Nickel Company has reached a pivotal milestone with its Crawford project, submitting the final report for federal Impact Assessment review, marking it as the first mining project to advance to this stage under Canada's 2019 amended Impact Assessment Act. Situated in Ontario's Critical Minerals Corridor, the project, expected to produce 1.6 million tonnes of nickel over a 41-year mine life, now awaits a decision statement from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change within 30 days, aiming for a construction decision in 2027. This development underscores Canada's commitment to securing a domestic supply chain for critical minerals vital to the global energy transition.

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Energy Secretary Secures Grid Amid Period of Hot Weather

2026-07-22

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued an emergency order to the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) on July 21, 2026, to prevent blackouts amid severe hot weather conditions, authorizing the dispatch of backup generation. This critical intervention, championed by Secretary Chris Wright, underscores the Trump Administration's focus on grid reliability following a national energy emergency declaration. For the mining sector, an energy-intensive industry, such measures are vital for operational stability, safety, and economic viability amidst escalating power demands and infrastructure challenges.

Eramet and Gabon sign MoU to boost local manganese ore processing

2026-07-22

Eramet, its subsidiary Eramet Comilog, and the Gabonese Republic have formalized a landmark Memorandum of Understanding aimed at significantly boosting local manganese ore processing within Gabon. This strategic alliance, signed in Paris, outlines a detailed roadmap to evaluate three distinct industrial projects, with the ambitious goal of transforming up to 700,000 tonnes per annum of manganese ore by 2031, targeting both the battery and steel sectors. The initiative underscores Gabon's commitment to industrial diversification and value addition from its rich mineral resources, backed by Eramet's long-term commitment to the region.

Eagle Mountain and Nittetsu Mining to assess new mineral projects

2026-07-22

Eagle Mountain Mining and Japan's Nittetsu Mining have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 21, 2026, to jointly identify and assess new mineral projects. Building on their existing partnership at the Oracle Ridge Project in Arizona, US, the collaboration will focus predominantly on copper, gold, lead, lithium, nickel, silver, and zinc across various project stages in Australia and North America. This strategic alliance aims to leverage shared expertise and capital in an increasingly competitive global mining landscape, highlighting a growing trend towards collaborative growth and resource security.

Perenti’s AMS to sell mining fleet to AngloGold Ashanti

2026-07-21

Perenti’s subsidiary, African Mining Services (AMS), operating as the AMAX joint venture, has reached an agreement to sell its mining fleet at the Iduapriem Gold Mine in Ghana to AngloGold Ashanti. This strategic move, which involves a transition period of approximately six months from July 17, 2026, marks the evolution of Perenti's contract mining portfolio, offering capital recycling opportunities from anticipated sale proceeds of A$30-A$40 million. For AngloGold Ashanti, the acquisition signals a potential shift in operational strategy towards greater integration and control at its significant Ghanaian asset.

Culpeo Minerals expands Chile landholding by 45% with new licences

2026-07-21

Culpeo Minerals has significantly expanded its footprint in Chile, increasing its total landholding by 45% to 9,033 hectares through the acquisition of 24 new exploration licences across its Lana Corina and Fortuna projects. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company’s position around established copper-gold mineralisation areas, supporting its objective of building a district-scale portfolio in the resource-rich nation. Ongoing exploration programs, including induced polarisation surveys and diamond drilling at the El Quillay South prospect with initial assay results expected by August 2026, are actively advancing these newly expanded areas.

Hillgrove’s Emily Star development at Kanmantoo gets approval

2026-07-20

Hillgrove Resources has secured board approval for the Emily Star underground development at its Kanmantoo Copper Mine in South Australia, marking it as the site’s third underground operation. This A$20m-22m expansion, slated to commence stoping in the second half of 2027 and funded entirely by internal cash flow, is poised to bolster operational flexibility, replace output from existing areas, and sustain the mine’s two-million-tonne annual processing rate. The project underscores Hillgrove’s strategic focus on unlocking the full value of the Kanmantoo system amidst rising copper demand.

Vizsla Copper reports phase one drill results at Thira Discovery

2026-07-20

Vizsla Copper has reported significant phase one drill results from its Thira porphyry discovery within the Poplar Project in central British Columbia, Canada. Drill hole TH26-154 returned a robust 472.8 meters at 0.40% copper equivalent, indicating a substantial mineralized footprint of approximately 800m by 900m. These findings, along with promising results from Camp Lake and Copper Pond targets, are setting the stage for an aggressive phase two drill program planned for late July 2026, aimed at further defining this large-scale copper-molybdenum system.

Liberty Bell Bay smelter closure confirmed as sale collapses

2026-07-18

The Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter in northern Tasmania, owned by GFG Alliance, has ceased operations immediately following the collapse of a proposed sale consortium, which initially included Adroit Capital and White Oak. Confirmed by administrators EY Parthenon on July 17, 2026, the closure impacts approximately 217 workers and signifies the failure of extensive government interventions, including millions in financial aid and a proposed ten-year power agreement, to secure the facility's future. This event highlights the formidable challenges confronting energy-intensive heavy industries in Australia and delivers a significant economic blow to the region.

Nevada King secures BLM approval for Atlanta gold project

2026-07-18

Nevada King Gold has secured a pivotal approval from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for its Atlanta Gold Mine Project, marking the fifth and largest operational modification to date. This expansion permits 482 new drill sites across key areas and facilitates the deployment of a third drill rig, significantly accelerating the company's exploration efforts. With C$18.1 million in cash, Nevada King is fully funded to execute its ambitious 40,000-meter Phase Four RC drill program, strategically advancing a project located in a world-class mining jurisdiction.

First Quantum considers sale of stake in Argentina’s Taca Taca project

2026-07-17

First Quantum Minerals is reportedly considering divesting a minority stake in its Taca Taca copper project in Argentina, a move that underscores the intense global interest in new copper assets. Potential buyers, including Rio Tinto Group and Japanese trading houses Mitsubishi and Mitsui & Co., are eyeing the project which could produce over 320,000 tonnes of copper annually. This strategic consideration highlights the growing demand for copper, Argentina's emerging role as a mining destination, and the industry's approach to financing large-scale critical mineral developments.