Tivan has established an incorporated joint venture (IJV) with Sumitomo Corporation to develop Speewah fluorite project in Western Australia.

Sibanye-Stillwater has signed an agreement to acquire Metallix Refining, a US-based metals recycler, for a cash consideration of $82m.

US-based aluminium company Alcoa has halted growth projects in Canada amidst the strain of US tariffs, reported Bloomberg.

BHP Group has announced a delay and a potential cost overrun of up to $1.7bn at its Jansen potash project in Canada.

China has delayed and then discreetly issued its first rare earth mining and smelting quotas for 2025, reported Reuters.

Lifezone Metals has finalised a definitive agreement with BHP Billiton (UK) DDS to acquire its 17% equity interest in Kabanga Nickel Limited.

Kazatomprom and Slovenské Elektrárne have signed a MOU on uranium supply and nuclear cooperation to support Slovakia’s energy security.

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BHP’s Copper SA announced is to transition a large portion of its pit-to-port operations to rail as part of a partnership with Aurizon.

Zangge Mining, controlled by Zijin Mining, has announced a suspension of lithium production at its Qinghai province facility.

NexMetals Mining has received a LoI from the EXIM for the financing of $150m for its critical metals mine redevelopment projects in Botswana.

GeologicAI has completed a $44m Series B funding round to expedite its “AI-driven discovery and development of critical minerals globally”.