On May 5, Xingye Yinxin (000426.SZ) announced that it has signed an Off-Market Takeover Bid Implementation Agreement on April 30 with Atlantic Tin Limited, an unlisted Australian public company. Through its wholly owned subsidiary Xingye Gold, the company plans to acquire 100% of Atlantic Tin’s issued shares via a conditional off-market takeover. The acquisition will […]
On Friday, April 25, the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) announced its forecast that both the refined zinc and refined lead markets will face supply surpluses in 2025, driven by increased production and moderate demand growth. The group estimates: Refined lead supply will exceed demand by 82,000 tonnes. Refined zinc supply will exceed
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White House to Expedite Permits for 10 Strategic Mining Projects Supplying Critical Resources On Friday, April 18, the White House announced it will accelerate the permitting process for ten U.S. mining projects aimed at boosting domestic production of copper, lithium, coal, and other critical minerals. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce
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U.S. and Ukrainian officials have engaged in discussions over a proposed U.S.-Ukraine mineral agreement, but according to a source familiar with the matter, the atmosphere was described as confrontational, leaving little hope for a breakthrough. According to reports, the latest draft of the agreement would grant the United States priority access to Ukraine’s mineral resources,
During intraday trading overnight, U.S. President Donald Trump announced via social media that he has authorized a 90-day suspension of tariffs on select countries, during which tariffs will be lowered significantly to 10%. The announcement triggered a strong rebound in U.S. equity markets: The S&P 500 surged 9.5%, The Nasdaq Composite jumped 12%,marking their best
On April 3, Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad (MSC) announced that natural gas supply to its smelting plant has been disrupted following a pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, Selangor, which occurred on April 1, 2025. As a result, the company’s tin smelting operations have been suspended, and the timeline for resuming operations remains uncertain. MSC stated
A massive influx of foreign gold into New York vaults is raising concerns that the U.S. trade deficit may approach a historic high. The U.S. Department of Commerce is set to release the February goods trade balance report on Thursday, March 27. Some analysts predict that the deficit could widen further, potentially matching or exceeding
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On Thursday, March 20, the White House issued a press release announcing that President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to invoke emergency measures aimed at increasing U.S. mineral production. The order invokes the Defense Production Act (DPA) to provide financing, loans, and investment support for domestic processing of critical minerals and rare earth
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According to MiningWeekly, citing Reuters, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum called on the mining industry to accelerate mineral exploration and development on federal lands during CERAWeek. His remarks align with former President Donald Trump’s agenda to streamline approvals for fossil fuel and metal production projects. Burgum, the former Governor of North Dakota, a major oil-producing
According to Miningnews.net, Rio Tinto officially announced on Thursday that its $1.8 billion Brockman Syncline 1 (BS1) iron ore project will commence production in 2027, a year earlier than originally planned. The company has obtained all necessary approvals from federal, state, and traditional landowners. Construction will begin this year, including: A new primary crusherOverland conveyor
