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

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

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

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

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

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

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