Daily
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Greenland Security Plan Raises Mineral Investment Questions
The Greenland security plan raises mineral investment questions, with the legal text still unexamined in this edition. Also in today’s Daily: Ontario’s conditional Marathon support; Aura’s US$200 million loan; Australia’s Delamerian findings; a new mine methane protocol; and Nigeria’s inquiry into deaths following mining arrests.
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EXIM Marks U.S. Mesabi Metallics Iron Ore Startup
EXIM marks startup at Mesabi Metallics in Minnesota, bringing the link between iron ore and domestic steelmaking into focus. Also in today’s Daily: Canada’s minerals proposal to Europe; Malmbjerg fieldwork; rare earth separation research; Gediktepe’s revised production schedule; and Disley’s environmental assessment determination.
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EU Plans Critical Raw Materials Corporation to Secure Supply
The EU plans a critical raw materials corporation to support procurement and stockpiling, connecting mineral access with industrial security. Also in today’s Daily: EU objections to MMG’s Brazilian nickel deal; South Korea and Central Asia cooperation; a Swiss phosphate finance support letter; U.S. titanium process validation; and Hammerdown’s commercial production declaration.
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UK Hemerdon Tungsten Mine Enters Production
Hemerdon has entered production in the UK, with tungsten and tin ore now passing through the plant as the state backed restart moves into operational ramp up. Also in today’s Daily: Lithium Argentina closes US$180 million from Ganfeng; Canada closes its Investment Summit with nearly C$500 billion in commitments; Zanaga launches bulk sampling in the…
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Canada Investment Summit Showcases 63 Mining and Metals Opportunities
The Canada Investment Summit is showcasing 63 mining and metals opportunities to global investors, placing the country’s material base at the centre of a broader drive to catalyse C$1 trillion of investment over five years. Also in today’s Daily: the U.S. commits US$450 million to Elmet’s tungsten supply chain; Marathon assembles its financing package; Saudi…
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U.S. Department of War Closes US$35.6 Million Trilogy Metals Investment
The U.S. Department of War has closed a US$35.6 million strategic equity investment across Trilogy Metals and South32 transactions, becoming an approximately 10% Trilogy shareholder as the capital moves into Alaska’s Upper Kobuk projects. Also in today’s Daily: Germany grants Lionheart a second lithium production licence; Pan African completes the Soweto tailings DFS; Nano One…
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Indonesia Authorizes Weda Bay Nickel Restart After Four Month Halt
Weda Bay Nickel has begun a progressive restart after Indonesian authorities authorized mining operations following four months of Care & Maintenance, showing how production quotas can directly govern strategic nickel supply. Also in today’s Daily: Nyangumarta consent advances Winu; Lingbao signs for St Barbara’s remaining Simberi interest; Bannerman completes an A$124 million Etango placement bookbuild;…
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USA Rare Earth Breaks Ground on US$1.2 Billion Magnet Plant
USA Rare Earth has broken ground on a planned US$1.2 billion South Carolina metal and magnet facility, moving a major rare earth manufacturing investment into physical construction. Also in today’s Daily: Chile proposes exploration finance incentives; DOE selects four mine technology testbeds; Kasiya adds rare earth recovery; Macraes files for Fast Track approval; and Neves…
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United States and Colombia Sign Critical Minerals Framework
The United States and Colombia signed a critical minerals framework, adding another bilateral layer to Washington’s minerals strategy in the Americas. Also in today’s Daily: Ivanhoe’s Western Forelands copper update, Brazilian rare earth exploration, KSM infrastructure and Black Pine feasibility.
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Asiamet KSK Copper Sale to Norin Moves to Completion
Signals 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 09 and 10: The KSK copper sale moves toward completion in Indonesia, while Elevra defines a funded Quebec lithium expansion, KEFI pauses Tulu Kapi after a fatal security incident, Rox advances Youanmi construction, Savannah enters final preconstruction work and Rainbow begins the Uberaba rare earth study.