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GoGold Commences Construction at Its Los Ricos South Mine, Mexico
August 26, 2026
GoGold Resources has commenced site construction at Los Ricos South Mine in Jalisco, Mexico. This milestone follows the completion of a feasibility study in 2025 and the granting of the project permit from the Mexican Government in June of this
Rio2 Receives EIA Approval Paving Way for Expansion at Condestable Copper Mine, Peru
August 26, 2026
Rio2 Limited has received regulatory approval for the modification of the environmental impact study (MEIA) for the expansion of its Condestable Underground Copper Mine in Peru, concluding a successful 14-month process involving environmental regulators, local communities, and other key stakeholders.
USA Rare Earth Completes $1.55 Billion Capitalization of SPV for Serra Verde Offtake, Brazil
August 24, 2026
USA Rare Earth said the special purpose vehicle (SPV) that will purchase 100 percent of the phase 1 production of rare earth materials produced by Serra Verde Group has completed its capitalization arrangements. “We appreciate the strategic support and upsized
Fortescue Produces First Hot Metal in Milestone Towards Australian Green Iron
August 21, 2026
Fortescue has produced first hot metal at its Green Metal Project at Christmas Creek, marking the first successful operation of its electric smelting process and a major step towards producing green metal in Australia. The pilot project was built to
Perenti Divests Its BTP Group to Beetle Industries for $71.6 Million
August 21, 2026
Perenti has entered into an agreement to divest its equipment rental and parts sales business BTP to Beetle Industries. Beetle is an investment vehicle established by a private consortium led by Cratus Group. Cratus Group is a resources, logistics, structural
Japan and U.S. Plan to Make World’s Deepest Underwater Rare Earths Mine
August 18, 2026
The hunt for rare earths and critical minerals is driving explorers into some of Earth’s harshest places, from frozen Arctic wastes to the black depths of the ocean floor. The United States and Japan have turned their attention to the
Caterpillar Foundation Supports Venezuela Earthquake Recovery with $250,000 Donation
August 17, 2026
In response to the earthquake in Venezuela, the Caterpillar Foundation has donated $250,000 to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s (CDP) Global Recovery Fund to support rapid response and long-term recovery in Venezuela. CDP is collaborating with local non-governmental organizations to
Liontown Commences Early Works, Long-lead Procurement at Kathleen Valley Expansion, Australia
August 17, 2026
Liontown Limited said it is proceeding with early works and long-lead item procurement in support of the planned expansion of the Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation, ahead of a formal final investment decision (FID) expected at the end of Q1 FY2027.
Antofagasta Extends Zaldívar Copper Mine Life by 25 Years with $900 Million Investment, Chile
August 13, 2026
Antofagasta will invest $900 million to extend the life of its Zaldívar Copper Mine in northern Chile to 2051, replacing freshwater use with treated wastewater as part of a major sustainability initiative. The company announced the investment at the Exponor
Fortuna Acquires Bambadji Project from Barrick and IAMGOLD for $200 Million, Senegal
August 12, 2026
Fortuna Mining has acquired the Bambadji advanced gold exploration project in Senegal, through the purchase of certain Senegalese subsidiaries held by Barrick Mining and IAMGOLD. Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilometers of
