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Sherritt International Halts Plans to Dissolve Cuba Business Amid Sanctions
May 20, 2026
Sherritt International says it is no longer pursuing a plan to dissolve its Cuban joint venture, reversing a decision it announced last week as the U.S. expands sanctions on the country. The Trump administration has laid siege to Cuba since
OceanaGold Receives Permit Approval for Waihi North Project, New Zealand
May 19, 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
Anglo American to Sell Its Steelmaking Coal Business in Australia to Dhilmar for $3.875 Billion
May 18, 2026
Anglo American has agreed to sell its portfolio of steelmaking coal mines in Australia to Dhilmar Limited for a cash consideration of up to $3.875 billion. “Our agreement for Dhilmar to acquire our steelmaking coal business in Australia is testament
Yancoal to Acquire 80% Interest in Kestrel Coal Mine for $2.24 Billion, Australia
May 15, 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
USA Rare Earth to Acquire Serra Verde Group for $2.44 Billion, Pela Ema Rare Earth Mine in Brazil
May 13, 2026
USA Rare Earth has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of Serra Verde Group, owner of the Pela Ema rare earth mine and processing plant in Goiás, Brazil. The transaction implies an equity value of $2.44 billion (CAD$2.8
Rio2 Commences Commissioning of Tailings Filtration Facility at Condestable Copper Mine, Peru
May 12, 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
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
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
