Labor disputes at Philex Mining’s Padcal copper-gold operation in the Philippines have escalated toward a potential work stoppage following stalled collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
A French mining group plans to apply for Argentina’s Large Investment Incentive Scheme to fund a brownfield capacity increase at its Centenario-Ratones lithium project.
State-owned miner MOIL has implemented a 5 percent price increase for manganese ore shipments beginning in the fourth quarter.
De Beers has acquired a 49% interest in the Gahcho Kué diamond mine following a corporate restructuring agreement with Mountain Province.
Vulcan Energy has commenced commercial manufacturing of specialized adsorbents designed for direct lithium extraction processes.
The Odisha High Court has dismissed Vedanta Group’s legal challenge seeking continued bauxite allocations at 2004 tariff rates.
Indonesia’s presidential administration has appointed Bachris Hamami to concurrently lead the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry, reinforcing regulatory stability for the nation’s nickel sector.
Preparatory activities have officially commenced for a new platinum-group metals extraction facility at Russia’s Norilsk operations, marking a strategic expansion of regional mining infrastructure.
California’s governor has enacted legislation mandating a comprehensive environmental assessment for a planned coal export facility in Oakland.
French mining group Eramet has outlined a $350 million capacity expansion at its Argentine lithium operation, contingent upon securing a final investment decision.
MGX Resources has officially transferred its Kola Island iron ore operations, marking a definitive exit from base metals and a strategic shift toward gold-focused development.
Pan American Silver has finalized its acquisition of MAG Silver’s stake, granting the company complete operational authority over the Juanicipio silver mine in Mexico.
California has enacted new legislation designating strategic development zones intended to expedite permitting and processing for domestic lithium projects.
A gold mining firm has temporarily suspended underground operations at its Windfall property in Quebec following the expiration of a required regulatory permit.
Regulators in New South Wales have approved a lease renewal for the jurisdiction’s premier coal asset, extending authorized extraction operations through 2045.
Emirates Global Aluminium has partnered with Gulf Terminal Company to divert up to 250,000 tonnes of annual aluminum shipments through Oman’s Khor Fakkan Port, establishing a permanent alternative to the geopolitically sensitive Strait of Hormuz.
California has enacted new legislation requiring large coal facilities to fully disclose their environmental impacts to local communities.
The Australian federal and Tasmanian governments have committed A$200 million to sustain Rio Tinto’s Bell Bay aluminium smelter for five years amid renewed power agreements.