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.

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

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

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

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”.

Laramide Resources has received approval of a mineral development licence (MDL) for the Westmoreland uranium project in Queensland.

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

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

Burgundy Diamond Mines has suspended its operations at its Point Lake diamond mine in Canada amid record-low diamond prices.