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Albemarle Initiates Environmental Review for Chile’s First Direct Lithium Extraction Project
May 8, 2026
Albemarle Corporation has submitted the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the Transition to Direct Lithium Extraction (TED) Project, an initiative aimed at advancing efficient and sustainable lithium production in the Salar de Atacama in Chile. Using direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology,
Metso Strengthens Its Presence in Argentina to Support the Mining Industry
May 7, 2026
Metso is expanding its presence in Argentina with new local capabilities. The investment will reinforce Metso’s long‑term commitment to the development of the mining industry and local talent in Argentina. “This investment clearly reflects our long‑term vision for Argentina and
Australian Gold Producers Regis Resources and Vault Minerals to Merge in $7.67 Billion Deal
May 5, 2026
Regis Resources and Vault Minerals have agreed to combine in a merger-of-equals via a Vault scheme of arrangement, under which Regis will acquire 100 percent of the fully paid ordinary shares in Vault. “This merger creates Australia’s third largest primary
B2Gold to Sell Its 70% Interest in Fingold Ventures to Agnico Eagle for $325 Million
May 4, 2026
B2Gold has entered into a definitive agreement with Agnico Eagle Mines where B2Gold has agreed to sell to Agnico Eagle its 70 percent interest in Fingold Ventures for $325 million in cash. In addition, B2Gold and Agnico Eagle have agreed
Yancoal to Acquire 80% Interest in Kestrel Coal Mine for $2.24 Billion, Australia
May 1, 2026
Yancoal Australia has entered into binding transaction to acquire an 80 percent interest in the Kestrel Coal Mine for up to $2.4 billion. Kestrel is a large-scale, long-life metallurgical coal asset located in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. “The proposed acquisition of
Liontown Commences Early Works, Long-lead Procurement at Kathleen Valley Expansion, Australia
April 30, 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.
American Rare Earths Strengthens Wyoming Leadership and Project Delivery Team
April 30, 2026
American Rare Earths appointed Wheatland, Wyoming resident Brook Brockman as director of Public and Government Affairs and Taylor Cable as director, Projects and Engineering to further strengthen the company’s technical and project execution capabilities for its flagship Halleck Creek Rare
OceanaGold Receives Permit Approval for Waihi North Project, New Zealand
April 29, 2026
OceanaGold said the New Zealand government has released a final decision approving the permit for the Waihi North Project (WNP). OceanaGold is now officially permitted to develop and operate WNP, which includes the high-grade Wharekirauponga Underground mine (WUG), located north
Tungsten West on Track to Start Production in 2026 at Hemerdon Mine After Agreements Signed, UK
April 28, 2026
The company looking to reopen a mine in Devon that holds a rare critical metal has signed two supply agreements which put it on track to start production later this year. Tungsten West said the contracts covered major additions for
Rio2 Commences Commissioning of Tailings Filtration Facility at Condestable Copper Mine, Peru
April 27, 2026
Rio2 Limited has initiated the commissioning phase for the new Tailings Filtration Facility (TFF) at its newly acquired Condestable Copper Mine in Peru. “We are very happy about this important step at Condestable. The operating team’s commitment to the highest
