A formal ceremony in Halkidiki marked the final steps toward commercial operations at Greece’s Skouries gold-copper mine, with production slated to commence before the end of 2026.
Hamak Strategy has transferred ownership of the Nimba gold project in Liberia to BMMC, which will now lead exploration activities.
The first shipment of 66,000 tonnes of bauxite is en route to the UAE. To secure this single cargo, EGA incurred a $680 million impairment, lost a mine nationalized by the state, and transitioned from mine owner to buyer.
Bahrain Aluminum has contracted Bechtel to manage the construction of its sixth electrolytic potline, marking a significant step in expanding primary aluminum output.
Rock Tech has revised downward the projected capital expenditure for its lithium refining facility, lowering the construction budget to $596 million.
Fortuna Mining has approved a processing facility expansion at its Seguela gold operation, targeting annual output exceeding 200,000 ounces by 2028.
A subsidiary of Astral Resources has purchased nickel mining interests from Estrella Resources in a $3 million transaction aimed at expanding its resource portfolio.
Royal Gold has acquired a gold streaming agreement tied to Zambia’s Kansanshi copper operation, pushing the asset’s projected production lifespan to 18 years.
Uganda's Prime Minister hands over 60 hectares of land to support the Devki iron ore mining project in the Rubanda district.
Burrell Resources enters option agreement to acquire the Rainmaker copper project in Nevada.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has approved a €55 million financing package to fund modernization upgrades at Bulgaria’s Asarel Medet copper operation.
LG Energy Solution has entered into a long-term agreement with Eleftra to secure Canadian spodumene concentrate supplies.
Global weekly chromium ore shipments declined by only 2.74%, but the structure underwent a dramatic shift: Maputo saw a single-week surge of nearly 44%, while Richards Bay dropped by nearly 58%. South Africa's chromium ore exports are now being funneled through a single line comprising one highway, one border crossing, and one port in Mozambique.
KoBold Metals has initiated development on a major copper project in Zambia that could ultimately rank among the world’s largest copper deposits.
MinRes has finished building its Lamb Creek iron ore mine and launched ramp-up operations, extending the production lifecycle of its Pilbara Hub network.
Toubani Resources has commenced full-scale construction at its Kobada gold project, targeting initial production by the third quarter of 2027.
POSCO Future M and Samsung SDI have signed a six-year-long, 6 trillion won agreement to supply lithium iron phosphate cathode materials and other battery components through 2032.
Discovery Gold has obtained essential regulatory approval to proceed with scaling operations at its Cordero gold project in Mexico.