Finance & business

Komatsu broke ground today on a new state-of-the-art facility in Mesa, Arizona, a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to growth and service excellence in the region.

MetalsGrove Mining Ltd. has entered into a binding Term Sheet to acquire three gold joint venture permits in central-west Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa.

Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced a strategic change in the management of its Karowe underground project in Botswana.

Helix Resources Limited has entered into conditional binding letter agreements to acquire the White Hills Project, a strategic portfolio of copper-gold tenements in Arizona, USA.

Electra Battery Materials Corporation welcomed MPs to its cobalt sulfate refinery site in Ontario after the announcement of a conditional contribution from the Government of Canada to support its completion.

Brazilian Nickel Ltd has announced that it has signed a non-binding supply agreement with Electro Mobility Materials Europe SAS to support electric vehicle production in Europe.

The Initiative for Responsible Mining (IRMA) has released the audit report of Gerdau’s Miguel Burnier iron ore mine against the IRMA Standard for Responsible Mining.

Anglo Asian Mining PLC has mined the first ore from Gilar, a new underground mine at the Gedabek site.

Metso has announced that the first year of operation of its largest service centre has been an impressive success with customers.

Pensana Plc has received approvals for the full financing totalling approximately US$268 million for the Longonjo rare earth project.

A quantum physicist, a Young Australian of the Year, and an industry legend will be among speakers at the Global Resources Innovation Expo (GRX25), to be held in Brisbane from 20 – 22 May 2025.

Summit Nanotech has successfully closed US$25.5 million in funding led by Evok Innovations, BDC Capital’s Climate Tech Fund, Xora Innovation, and Capricorn Investment Group.

Energy Fuels Inc. and The Chemours Company have announced a strategic alliance to enhance US domestic rare earth and critical mineral supply chains to meet increasing demand.

Metals One has announced that it has entered into a Binding Term Sheet in respect of the conditional acquisition of the entire issued share capital of FinnAust Mining Finland Oy.

Bureau Veritas has announced the acquisition of GeoAssay, cementing its position as the Metals & Minerals market leader in Chile.