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

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

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.

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

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

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

Aura Minerals has priced its 8.1 million common shares at $24.25 per share for a US initial public offering (IPO).

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.

The US Commerce Department has announced preliminary anti-dumping duties of 93.5% on anode-grade graphite imported from China.

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

Energy Transition Minerals Spain has been recommended as the preferred bidder for the acquisition of the Penouta mine in Spain.