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The UK’s lithium moment: new issue of MINE out now!

The latest issue of <em>MINE</em> digital magazine, published on June 30, 2026, by Alejandro Gonzalez, centers on the dynamic lithium sector, exploring its crossroads after a decade of rapid growth. This comprehensive edition delves into the UK’s potential for a domestic lithium industry, direct lithium extraction advancements in the US, and the critical role of decarbonization technologies and cybersecurity in mining. Additionally, a dedicated Australia supplement provides in-depth analysis on metallurgical coal, uranium expansion, and innovative lithium production in the region, offering vital insights for mining industry professionals navigating evolving global commodity markets and strategic priorities.

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South32 agrees conditional $5.6bn aluminium asset sale to Alcoa

South32 has signed a conditional agreement to divest its aluminium value chain assets to Alcoa for an implied enterprise value of up to $5.6 billion, marking a significant strategic realignment for both companies. The transaction, encompassing major bauxite, alumina, and aluminium smelting operations across Australia, South Africa, and Brazil, will see South32 shed its exposure to the aluminium sector to focus on base and precious metals, while Alcoa substantially expands its integrated Bauxite-to-Aluminum portfolio globally. The complex deal involves upfront cash, Alcoa shares, assumed debt, and contingent payments, subject to numerous shareholder and regulatory approvals.

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Hancock starts production at $579m McPhee Creek mine

<p class="summary">Hancock Iron Ore has successfully commenced production at its A$840 million ($579 million) McPhee Creek mine in Western Australia's Pilbara region, overcoming regulatory delays to deliver its first ore after nearly 19 months of development. This significant milestone for the Australian mining giant, led by executive chairman Mrs. Gina Rinehart AO, underscores the continued investment and strategic importance of the Pilbara in the global iron ore market, integrating new production with existing infrastructure at the Roy Hill facility.</p>

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Second gold doré bar poured at Pacgold’s White Dam project

<p></p> <p>Pacgold has announced its second gold doré pour, weighing 97oz, from the White Dam Gold Project in South Australia's Olary Province, signaling significant operational ramp-up and cash flow generation. Concurrently, the company is accelerating development plans for the Vertigo prospect, targeting an earlier restart of mining operations by late 2026, supported by extensive drilling and engineering work to expand resources and optimize production pathways. These advancements, coupled with ongoing heap leach pad expansion initiatives, underscore Pacgold's strategic push to enhance output and capitalize on its asset base.</p> <p>

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Legacy Minerals begins geophysical surveys at Mt Carrington in NSW

<p></p> <p>Legacy Minerals has initiated significant ground geophysical surveys at its Mt Carrington Project in New South Wales, Australia, focusing on the Battery and Mascotte prospects. This dipole-dipole induced polarisation (DDIP) survey, conducted by Fender Geophysics, aims to delineate extensions to high-grade gold, silver, and copper mineralisation identified in previous drilling campaigns. The data gathered is critical for refining geological models and designing subsequent targeted drilling programs, advancing the project towards a new 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate and an upcoming scoping study.</p> <p>

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i-80 Gold to terminate gold offtake deal with Vox Royalty

i-80 Gold has reached a definitive agreement with Vox Royalty to terminate a significant gold offtake agreement, freeing the company from obligations to sell 40,000 ounces of gold annually. The settlement involves i-80 Gold issuing 3,453,237 shares to Vox, valued at $4.8 million, a move expected to provide i-80 Gold with enhanced flexibility in managing future gold sales from its Nevada projects. This strategic divestment further strengthens i-80 Gold's position as an emerging gold producer, giving it greater control over its precious metals output and market exposure.

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K2 Gold begins drilling campaign at Mojave Project in California

K2 Gold has commenced its 2026 exploration and drilling campaign at the wholly owned Mojave Project in Inyo County, California, marking a significant milestone for the company. Following federal environmental approval, the program plans for a minimum of 5,650 meters of drilling, initially focusing on the high-priority Dragonfly Zone and later extending to the Newmont Zone. This substantial exploration effort, backed by a $9.8 million budget, aims to expand known gold mineralization across a 4-kilometer strike length, signaling a major push in a historic US gold-producing region.

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Alliance Nickel starts vat leach test-work at NiWest project

Alliance Nickel has initiated crucial vat leach test-work on a bulk ore sample from its wholly owned NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project in Western Australia. This strategic move aims to evaluate vat leaching as an alternative to the heap leaching process outlined in the 2024 Definitive Feasibility Study, potentially reducing significant capital expenditure, particularly the A$310 million allocated for water infrastructure, and offering notable metallurgical benefits. The results, expected in the third quarter of 2026, could significantly enhance NiWest's economic viability and development pathway.

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Star Minerals acquires gold project in Merredin, Western Australia

<p></p> <p>Star Minerals has significantly bolstered its gold exploration pipeline with the acquisition of the Merredin Project in Western Australia, a 219 square kilometer area strategically located near the Edna May gold processing plant. This low-cost acquisition, announced on June 26, 2026, positions Star Minerals to capitalize on the region’s strong geological prospectivity, as the company advances its portfolio of gold assets, including active mining operations at the Tumblegum South Gold Project.</p> <p>

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RCT tech helps historic mine navigate the transition to surface mining

<p></p> <p>In a significant development for Canadian mining, RCT, powered by Epiroc, has been instrumental in the successful transition of a historic, prominent Canadian nickel mine from underground to open pit operations. By implementing advanced agnostic automation, including AutoNav Tele on CAT heavy machinery and specialized safety systems like Geofence Zones, the project has not only enhanced operational safety amid the complexities of mining above old voids but also significantly improved operator comfort in extreme weather conditions. This initiative, completed last year, sets a precedent for modernizing brownfield sites and underscores the critical role of innovative technology in extending mine life and ensuring worker well-being in challenging environments.</p> <p>

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Endurance Gold hits high-grade step-outs at Reliance project

Endurance Gold has reported significant high-grade gold intercepts from its 2026 drill program at the Reliance project in southern British Columbia, with results positioning mineralization outside the current inferred resource for potential future inclusion. These new findings, including 14.7 metres grading 7.67 grams gold per tonne, are crucial as the company progresses towards a Preliminary Economic Assessment this year, signaling a strategic shift from discovery to development at the promising Bridge River camp asset. The exploration success aims to upgrade and expand the existing 1.45 million ounce inferred resource, reinforcing Endurance's growth trajectory in the Canadian gold sector.

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World’s largest EV battery repurposing megafactory opens in British Columbia

Moment Energy has officially launched Megafactory 1 in Surrey, British Columbia, on June 24, 2026, marking it as the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery repurposing facility. This innovative operation transforms retired EV batteries into essential energy storage systems, aiming to produce 1 GWh by 2030 and address critical electricity demand surge from AI, data centers, and grid modernization, while simultaneously creating new jobs and bolstering North America's domestic manufacturing capacity.

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Deutsche Bank cuts Q3 gold price target by 22%

Deutsche Bank has significantly revised its near-term gold price targets, cutting its third-quarter 2026 forecast by 22% to $4,300 per ounce, citing Federal Reserve policy repricing and resilient U.S. economic data. While still projecting price increases above current levels by year-end, the adjustment reflects growing macroeconomic headwinds, impacting market sentiment and strategic planning across the global mining industry.

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Aclara Resources gets environmental OK for Chile rare earths project

Aclara Resources has secured the final environmental approval for its Penco Module rare earths project in Chile, a significant milestone after more than four years of permitting bureaucracy. This development positions Aclara to become a key player in establishing a Western vertical rare earth supply chain, with the project projected to produce 774 tonnes of rare earth oxides annually over 14 years. The company now aims to finalize permitting and begin construction in early 2027, highlighting the broader need for governmental coordination to capitalize on critical minerals demand in Latin America.

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Anglo Asian Mining appoints Worley for Azerbaijan feasibility studies

Anglo Asian Mining has formally appointed Worley Europe to conduct comprehensive feasibility studies for its Xarxar and Garadag copper deposits in Azerbaijan, aiming for completion by mid-2027 and H1 2028, respectively. This pivotal move signifies Anglo Asian's strategic intent to establish on-site copper metal production through advanced processing methods, marking a significant step towards becoming a mid-tier, multi-asset copper and gold producer and potentially the first such operation in Azerbaijan. The initiative is supported by an extensive 90,000-meter drilling program for 2026-2027, underpinning resource updates and project design.

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enCore Energy gets BLM approval for Dewey Burdock infrastructure

enCore Energy has received final approval from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for initial infrastructure construction at its 100%-owned Dewey Burdock Uranium in-situ recovery (ISR) project in South Dakota. This significant milestone, following a thorough Environmental Assessment, allows for the development of essential access roads, four groundwater monitoring wells, and power lines across approximately 240 acres of public land. The project, utilizing environmentally sensitive ISR methods, is integrated into the federal "Fast 41 programme" to expedite critical mineral development, underscoring its strategic importance for bolstering domestic US uranium production.

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Barminco secures $192m contract for Barrick’s Fourmile Project

Barminco, the underground mining division of Perenti, has secured a substantial A$275 million (US$192 million) contract to provide comprehensive mining services at Barrick Mining’s wholly-owned Fourmile Project in Nevada, USA. Commencing operations in July 2026 for a 45-month term, the agreement underscores Perenti's strategic expansion in North America's vital hard-rock underground mining market and solidifies Barminco's critical role in advancing a key Barrick gold asset adjacent to the significant Goldrush Project.

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The Department of Energy Applauds FERC’s Action on Large Load Interconnection Reform

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has lauded the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) recent directive, issued on June 18, 2026, compelling the six regional grid operators to reform or justify their interconnection tariffs for data centers and other large energy users. This significant action, initiated at the direction of U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, aims to accelerate the provision of power essential for American innovation, national security, and economic growth, while safeguarding ratepayers against unjust cost shifts. For the mining industry, a major electricity consumer, these reforms promise swifter project development, more predictable operating costs, and enhanced energy reliability crucial for meeting escalating domestic and global mineral demands.

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Goldgroup begins 24,000m of drilling at San Francisco project

Goldgroup Mining has commenced a significant 24,000-meter diamond core drilling program at its wholly owned San Francisco gold project in Sonora, Mexico, marking the first new drilling at the site in several years. Funded by internal resources at an estimated budget of $8 million (C$11.33 million), this exhaustive campaign aims to update the resource model, optimize the mine plan, and gather critical technical data in preparation for restarting gold production by late 2026 or early 2027. The project, already fully permitted with existing open pits and heap leach facilities, positions Goldgroup for a potentially rapid and cost-effective re-entry into production, leveraging a strong gold market and the prospect of significant resource expansion.

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Goldman cuts gold price forecast down to $4,900

<p></p> <p>Goldman Sachs has significantly revised down its gold price forecast for the end of 2026 to $4,900 per ounce, a $500 reduction from its previous $5,400 target. This adjustment reflects a heightened probability of the US Federal Reserve implementing interest rate hikes rather than cuts, a hawkish shift underscored by new Chair Kevin Warsh's recent policy pronouncements. The revision, coming amidst a substantial decline in gold prices from their January highs, signals a potentially more challenging environment for the non-yielding precious metal, with crucial implications for mining companies and investors navigating increased market volatility.</p> <p>

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Op-Ed: what the Scope Systems cyber attack reveals about mining’s digital fragility

The recent ransomware attack on Scope Systems, a key enterprise resource planning (ERP) software provider for the mining sector, has exposed significant digital vulnerabilities across dozens of mostly Australian mining companies. This incident, described as the "broadest-reaching cyber event" for the industry by the Mining and Metals ISAC (MM-ISAC), underscores the escalating threat landscape and the critical risks associated with third-party technology dependencies. It highlights the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity protocols and greater transparency in an era of rapid digital transformation within mineral extraction.

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Department of Energy Celebrates Second Advanced Reactor Achieving Criticality

The U.S. Department of Energy announced on June 18, 2026, that Valar Atomics' advanced reactor design, Ward 250, successfully achieved zero-power fueled criticality at the Utah San Rafael Energy Lab. This milestone marks the second advanced reactor to go critical under the DOE's Reactor Pilot Program and is notably the first DOE-authorized reactor built outside a national laboratory, signaling accelerating progress in America's nuclear renaissance and bolstering future demand for critical resources like uranium.

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Alamos expects lower Q2 output on Young-Davidson mine disruptions

Alamos Gold is forecasting lower gold production for the second quarter of 2026, primarily due to operational disruptions at its Young-Davidson mine in northern Ontario. The mine experienced two seismic events limiting access to high-grade stopes, coupled with a three-day power outage, impacting output by an expected 12% and raising costs. Despite these setbacks, Alamos anticipates stronger production in the latter half of the year, bolstered by strong performance and ramp-up activities at its Island Gold and Magino operations.

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The future of bioleaching in mining

Bioleaching, a method utilizing microorganisms to extract metals, is rapidly gaining prominence as the mining industry grapples with declining ore grades, escalating demand for critical minerals, and intense pressure to decarbonize. Advances in molecular biology, coupled with strategic integration into existing mining flowsheets, are expanding its application beyond traditional copper and gold, particularly towards the economic recovery of valuable metals from complex waste streams. This re-emergence positions bioleaching as a critical technology for enhancing supply chain security and mitigating environmental liabilities in the evolving global mining landscape.

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Star Gold secures BLM approval for Longstreet drilling

Star Gold has secured crucial approval from the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for exploration, geotechnical testing, and water well drilling at its Longstreet gold and silver project in Nevada’s prolific Walker Lane Belt. This enables the company to simultaneously advance resource definition and gather essential engineering data for future heap leach pad design, marking a significant step toward developing the 2,600-acre open-pit project and its eventual operational permitting. The methodical program reflects Star Gold’s value-focused development strategy for its shareholders.

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Great Southern Copper begins scout drilling at Artemisa South in Chile

Great Southern Copper has initiated scout reverse circulation (RC) drilling at its Artemisa South copper-gold target in Chile, marking the final stage of an advanced porphyry exploration program within its Especularita Project. This drilling aims to assess mineralization beneath historic workings in a region known for significant copper deposits. The move follows promising initial results from the nearby Victoria prospect, where previous drilling indicated a large-scale porphyry copper-type alteration system.

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Westar receives government funding for Bunda Creek survey

<p></p> <p>Westar Resources has secured a substantial A$55,689 grant from the Northern Territory Government to conduct a high-resolution aeromagnetic survey at its Bunda Creek Project in Australia's frontier Birrindudu Basin. This funding, awarded through the competitive Geophysics and Drilling Collaborations programme, aims to facilitate the identification of sediment-hosted copper and other base metal deposits across approximately 569km² of unexplored terrain, with the potential to extend coverage to 1,200km² by integrating with previous data.</p> <p>

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Fortuna secures environmental approval for Diamba Sud mine

Fortuna Mining has secured a crucial environmental decree for its Diamba Sud Gold Project in Senegal, marking a significant step forward for the development of the 724,000-ounce indicated resource. This approval, granted by Senegal’s Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition, validates the project’s Environmental and Social Impact Assessment and underscores the strong commitment from the Senegalese government to responsible mining. With this key regulatory hurdle cleared, Fortuna is advancing early construction works and plans to finalize its feasibility study and make a final construction decision by mid-2026, positioning Diamba Sud as a potential new gold producer in the prolific Kenieba-Koudougou Inlier.

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Energy Secretary Secures Carolinas' Grid Ahead of Period of Hot Weather

<p></p> <p>In a significant move to avert potential blackouts, the U.S. Department of Energy on June 11, 2026, issued an emergency order authorizing Duke Energy to operate generating units in the Carolinas at maximum capacity. This directive, granted under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act, explicitly overrides existing air quality and other environmental permit limitations for a critical 30-hour period. The action underscores heightened concerns over grid reliability and signals a federal prioritization of energy security, with substantial implications for the power-intensive mining sector.</p> <p>

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Drilling begins at Legacy Minerals’ Emu copper-gold site

Legacy Minerals has commenced a significant diamond drilling program at its Emu Copper-Gold Prospect, part of the Mt Carrington Project in northern New South Wales, Australia. This marks the first modern exploration drill test in 50 years at a compelling porphyry-epithermal target identified through recent geophysical surveys. The program, spanning up to eight drill-holes for a total of 4,000 meters, aims to unlock substantial copper-gold potential within a highly prospective regional caldera-margin trend.

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Queensland approval overhaul puts permitting in focus ahead of IMARC

<p></p> <p>The Queensland Government has introduced significant reforms to its State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971, aiming to accelerate critical minerals projects by streamlining approvals and coordinating essential infrastructure. These changes, enacted on June 2, 2026, are seen by industry leaders like the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) as crucial steps to boost investment and capitalize on the growing global demand for critical minerals. The efficacy of these new frameworks, along with broader discussions on permitting and investment certainty, is set to be a key agenda item at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2026 in Sydney this October.</p> <p>

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Larvotto signs deal to acquire 100% of Hammer Metals

Larvotto Resources has announced a binding scheme implementation deed to acquire 100% of Hammer Metals, a strategic move set to create a diversified critical minerals and precious metals company in Australia. The acquisition, valued at approximately A$54 million, will merge Larvotto’s Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project in New South Wales with Hammer’s significant Mt Isa copper and critical minerals portfolio in Queensland, establishing a combined copper-equivalent resource of around 530,000 tonnes in the Mt Isa district alone. This consolidation is further bolstered by a A$15 million strategic investment from Glencore, underscoring the potential for rapid development and production commencement at the Hillgrove project by August 2026.

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Metso invests in new mineralogy analysis equipment in Finland

Metso has significantly bolstered its research capabilities with the installation of a TESCAN TIMA automated mineralogy analyser at its Research Centre in Pori, Finland. Announced on June 12, 2026, this strategic investment aims to provide mining customers with faster and more comprehensive mineralogical data, crucial for optimizing mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, and pyrometallurgy operations. The advanced system, combining high-resolution field-emission scanning electron microscopy with multi-detector elemental analysis, underscores Metso's commitment to innovation, risk reduction, and improved resource efficiency across the global mining sector.

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Mining lubrication technology: The critical role it plays in autonomous mining safety

The rapid global adoption of autonomous haul trucks, with an 84% increase between July 2024 and July 2025 according to GlobalData, is revolutionizing mine safety and productivity. This surge in continuous, around-the-clock operations places unprecedented demands on equipment, making advanced lubrication technology and smarter oil management indispensable for ensuring reliability, extending service intervals, and maintaining the integrity of these high-utilization fleets. The integration of cutting-edge lubricants and proactive monitoring systems is proving critical for sustaining the safety benefits and operational efficiencies promised by automation.

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BHP, BOTON sign agreement for mining conveyor systems

BHP, a global mining giant, has formalized a strategic global framework agreement with Wuxi BOTON Technology, a Chinese leader in conveyor systems. Signed in May 2026, this collaboration extends beyond traditional product supply to focus on jointly developing advanced automation technologies for conveyor operations, enhancing sustainability through supply chain carbon footprint monitoring, and bolstering global service support. This partnership aims to improve productivity, reduce environmental impact, and advance the safety and efficiency of mining operations worldwide, leveraging innovations like AI-based belt alignment and robotic inspection tools.

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FACT SHEET: The Energy Department is Unleashing Beautiful, Clean Coal

The U.S. Energy Department, under the Trump Administration, announced on June 4, 2026, a significant expansion of its efforts to support and revitalize the American coal industry. This initiative, highlighted by a commitment to save or support an additional 17 coal plants and one export facility, builds on previous actions that have already impacted 45 coal plants and more than 40 gigawatts of coal power, aiming to enhance grid reliability, national security, and support American coal workers. The comprehensive strategy includes substantial investments in building, modernizing, and recommissioning coal-fired power plants, alongside bolstering domestic coal supply chains through Defense Production Act funding, with a claimed total of $50 billion in saved generation costs and the likely continued operation of at least 42 coal mines.

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Austin Metals starts RC drilling at gold project in WA

Austin Metals has initiated a significant 4,000m reverse circulation (RC) drilling campaign at its 111km² Austin Gold Project in Western Australia's Murchison region. Commencing in June 2026, the program targets high-priority gold prospects within the Northern Zone, specifically focusing on the Brunswick Hill and Mt Sandy areas, seeking to delineate and extend mineralisation in BIF-hosted and shear-related gold systems. The results, expected within four to six weeks post-drilling, are crucial for updating geological models and guiding future exploration efforts at this emerging regional gold play.

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Larvotto signs seven-year Hillgrove gold offtake deal with Glencore

Larvotto Resources has secured a significant seven-year binding offtake agreement with Glencore for gold concentrate from its Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project in New South Wales, Australia. This deal, covering approximately 15,000 dry tonnes per annum of concentrate, is structured on a mine-gate basis, with Glencore managing logistics. Scheduled for commissioning in August 2026, the project has now fully de-risked its primary revenue streams, following an earlier antimony offtake with Wogen Resources, providing crucial certainty for its transition into operations.

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Trilogy Metals launches 2026 Upper Kobuk fieldwork in Alaska

Trilogy Metals has initiated its robust 2026 summer field program at the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects (UKMP) in Alaska, a crucial step towards advancing the Arctic copper-zinc-lead-gold-silver project while preparing the Bornite copper-cobalt deposit for future development. Managed by the Ambler Metals 50-50 joint venture with South32, the fully funded program features extensive drilling focused on mine design, environmental data, and exploration, aiming to propel the district towards a potential construction decision amid favorable permitting momentum.

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United States and Japan Announce Historic $1 Billion Partnership Under President Trump’s Genesis Mission

The United States and Japan have forged a landmark $1 billion strategic partnership under President Trump’s Genesis Mission, announced on June 4, 2026. This collaboration, making Japan the first international partner in the Genesis Mission, will see eleven joint scientific teams from leading U.S. and Japanese institutions tackle advancements in quantum information science, fusion energy, biotechnology, advanced materials, particle physics, and autonomous laboratory systems, with significant implications for the future of global science and industrial innovation, including the mining sector. The five-year investment, with $500 million from each nation, aims to accelerate discovery by harnessing AI and advanced computing, redefining scientific research for generations to come.

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Scorpio Gold drills 1.27g/t gold over 45.23m at Goldwedge target

Scorpio Gold has announced encouraging assay results from its Phase Two diamond drilling program at the Manhattan District Project in Nevada, highlighted by an intercept of 1.27 grams per tonne (g/t) gold over 45.23 meters in hole 26MN-086 at the Goldwedge target. These results, part of a broader 92-hole, 25,919-meter program, signal potential for significant volcanic-hosted gold mineralization beyond current resource estimates, drawing comparisons to large-scale systems like the nearby Round Mountain. The ongoing exploration, including a review of historic core, aims to define new mineralized zones and expand the project's economic viability in one of the world's premier gold mining jurisdictions.

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Eldorado produces first copper concentrate at Canada’s McIlvenna Bay

Eldorado Gold has announced the successful production of its first copper concentrate from the McIlvenna Bay Project in east-central Saskatchewan, Canada, marking a significant step towards commercial production expected in Q3 2026. This development expands the company's Canadian footprint and diversifies its revenue base with critical copper and zinc production, alongside its established gold operations. With a nameplate capacity target of 4,900 tonnes per day, the project underscores Canada's role in advancing essential mineral assets and positions Eldorado Gold as a more resilient, multi-commodity producer.

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Silver X secures full ownership of Ccasahuasi gold project in Peru

Silver X Mining has secured full ownership of the Ccasahuasi gold project in central Peru by acquiring the Lily 19 mining concession from Barrick Mining for $30,000, alongside an NSR royalty. This strategic acquisition adds an inferred mineral resource of 42,303 ounces of gold to Silver X’s portfolio, located just one kilometer from its producing Tangana mine, presenting significant operational synergies and exploration upside. The project, identified through limited drilling, remains open at depth and along strike, prompting plans for a comprehensive follow-up drilling program.

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Orla Mining restarts operations at Camino Rojo Mine in Mexico

Orla Mining has successfully restored full operations at its Camino Rojo Mine in Zacatecas, Mexico, following a brief work stoppage and blockade by unionized employees. The interruption, which began on June 1, 2026, stemmed from negotiations over worker productivity bonuses and profit-sharing entitlements. A swift resolution was achieved with the intervention of the Mexican Department of Federal Labour Conciliation, allowing the company to reaffirm its 2026 gold production guidance of 110,000–120,000 ounces.

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The future of mining intelligence starts above the pit

The global mining industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by advanced technologies, with geospatial analytics emerging as a pivotal tool for enhancing operational intelligence. Sean Donegan, President and CEO of US-based Satelytics, highlighted on June 4, 2026, how this technology is revolutionizing critical aspects of mining by providing unparalleled insights into land movement, environmental risks, and unauthorized activities, fundamentally shifting how mines are monitored and managed from an aerial perspective. This development underscores a broader trend towards data-driven decision-making and proactive risk management within the sector, promising enhanced safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship.

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Kalgoorlie Nickel wins lead agency status for KNP-Goongarrie Hub

Kalgoorlie Nickel, a joint venture encompassing Ardea Resources, Mitsubishi, and Sumitomo Metal Mining, has been granted lead agency status by the Western Australian Government for its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP)-Goongarrie Hub. This strategic designation is poised to significantly streamline the development of one of the world's largest nickel-cobalt resources, accelerating its contribution to global battery supply chains amidst rising demand for critical minerals vital to electric vehicles and energy storage. The move underscores both state and federal commitment to advancing Australia's role in the burgeoning critical minerals sector.

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Gold Hunter taps MCL Drilling for 2026 drilling programme

Gold Hunter Resources has awarded MCL Drilling a contract for its inaugural 10,000m diamond drilling program at the Great Northern Project in Newfoundland, Canada, slated for 2026. This strategic move marks a pivotal step for Gold Hunter, initiating significant exploration activity on its 26,237-hectare gold prospective property, with Equity Exploration Consultants also engaged to manage all exploration activities. The collaboration with a local, experienced drilling partner like MCL, known for its diversified services and commitment to environmental stewardship, underscores Gold Hunter's approach to de-risk and efficiently advance its high-potential gold assets.

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