BMO Capital Markets has led the M&A rankings for financial advisers in the metals & mining sector, both by deal value and volume, for the first half of 2025, according to the latest league table ...

Champion Iron has reached a definitive framework agreement with Nippon Steel and Sojitz to develop the Kami iron ore project.

Zimbabwe has reported a 30% surge in spodumene concentrate exports in the first half (H1) of 2025, despite a drop in global lithium prices.

Russian exports of precious metals, including gold and silver, to China have seen a significant increase in the first half of the year.

Clayton UTZ has emerged as the leading M&A legal adviser by value in the metals & mining sector during the first half (H1) of 2025.

Osisko Development has secured a $450m credit facility from Appian Capital Advisory to advance its Cariboo gold project in Canada.

Tivan has established an incorporated joint venture (IJV) with Sumitomo Corporation to develop Speewah fluorite project in Western Australia.

Sibanye-Stillwater has signed an agreement to acquire Metallix Refining, a US-based metals recycler, for a cash consideration of $82m.

US-based aluminium company Alcoa has halted growth projects in Canada amidst the strain of US tariffs, reported Bloomberg.

China has delayed and then discreetly issued its first rare earth mining and smelting quotas for 2025, reported Reuters.

BHP Group has announced a delay and a potential cost overrun of up to $1.7bn at its Jansen potash project in Canada.

Kazatomprom and Slovenské Elektrárne have signed a MOU on uranium supply and nuclear cooperation to support Slovakia’s energy security.