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Myanmar’s military junta threatens global heavy rare earths supply

robertsailo — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:24:05 +0000

The ongoing conflict in Myanmar's Kachin state poses a significant threat to the global supply of heavy rare earths.

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Royal Gold to acquire Sandstorm and Horizon in deals worth $3.5bn

robertsailo — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:17:39 +0000

Royal Gold is to acquire Sandstorm Gold and Horizon Copper, reinforcing its position as a leading gold-focused streaming and royalty company.

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Guardian Metal Resources acquires Pilot North Tungsten Project in Nevada

robertsailo — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:30:45 +0000

Guardian Metal Resources has expanded its mining operations with the acquisition of the Pilot North Tungsten Project in Nevada, US.

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Azumah Resources Ghana initiates construction of Black Volta gold mine

robertsailo — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:18:44 +0000

Azumah Resources Ghana has officially begun construction of the Black Volta gold mine in Ghana's Upper West Region.

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Auric Mining to process ore at Lakewood Mill under new agreement

robertsailo — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:10:31 +0000

Auric Mining has announced the execution of a toll milling and ore purchase agreement with Black Cat Syndicate for the processing of ore from the Munda Gold Mine at the Lakewood Mill in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.

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South32 to sell Cerro Matoso mine to CoreX Holding subsidiary

robertsailo — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:42:57 +0000

South32 has entered a binding agreement to divest its Cerro Matoso mine to a subsidiary of CoreX Holding, following a strategic review.

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India announces initiatives to boost domestic copper production

robertsailo — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:37:54 +0000

India has announced a strategic plan to attract foreign firms to establish smelters and refineries within the country.

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Indonesia’s nickel miners seek to maintain three-year quota validity

robertsailo — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:24:22 +0000

Indonesia's APNI has called on the government to ensure the current three-year validity of mining quotas remains unchanged.

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Japan plans test mining for rare-earth elements from seabed mud in 2026

robertsailo — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:13:03 +0000

Japan is set to begin test mining for rare-earth-rich mud from the deep seabed off Minamitori Island in early 2026

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Mishkeegogamang First Nation and First Mining Gold sign Springpole agreement

robertsailo — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:48:31 +0000

Mishkeegogamang First Nation and First Mining Gold have entered into an LTRA for the Springpole Gold Project, Canada.

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