Today's Mining Pulse
Ximen Mining Deploys Robotic Dog to Accelerate Underground Surveys
Ximen Mining has introduced an autonomous robotic dog at its Kenville mine project in British Columbia, cutting underground survey time by roughly 30%. The move underscores a broader industry shift toward automation and faster, safer data collection.
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By the numbers: Ganfeng invests $319M in Australian Mount Marion lithium mine
Scottie Selects Ore Sorting Tech for DSO Mine
Scottie Resource Corp. has chosen Tomra's X‑Ray Transmittance (XRT) ore‑sorting technology for its planned direct‑shipping ore (DSO) gold mine in British Columbia. The feasibility study, targeting mid‑2027 completion, projects an average annual production of 65,400 ounces of gold and an after‑tax net present value of C$668 million at a $4,200/oz price. Phase‑two testing showed XRT outperforms XRF in recovery and waste rejection for the high‑grade deposits. By eliminating the need for an on‑site mill and tailings facility, the project aims to cut capital costs and accelerate cash flow.
Minerals Council Warns Against Govt “Sandbagging”
The Minerals Council of South Africa warned the government against "sandbagging" as it revises the Minerals & Petroleum Resources Development Act. Council President Paul Dunne said regulatory uncertainty threatens costly, decade‑long mining projects and could deter debt and equity financing....
Profit‑taking and Portfolio Rotation Curb Gold Amid Risk
One of the most recurrent questions I’m seeing at the moment is – why are #gold prices not going up, when we’re seeing one of the biggest risk events in the last 10 years, and when gold was a major...
Kenorland Minerals and Auranova Resources to Drill South Uchi Project, Ontario
Kenorland Minerals announced Auranova’s approval of a Phase 3 diamond drill program at the South Uchi Project in Ontario’s Red Lake district. The Spring 2026 campaign will drill up to 3,000 metres across six holes to test west‑ and east‑ward extensions of a...
KoBold Starts Development of Zambia Copper Project
KoBold Metals, backed by Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, has begun development of the Mingomba copper project in Zambia, targeting first production in the early 2030s. The mine will require about $2.4 billion in capital and is designed to produce roughly...
Zijin Unit Eyes Tungsten and Uranium Investments
Zijin Mining Group’s Gold Mountains Asset Management, overseeing more than $6 billion, is expanding beyond gold and copper to target strategic metals such as tungsten, uranium and rare earths. The push follows a sharp price surge in tungsten, which has more...
Gold Terra Hits High-Grade Gold at Yellorex
Gold Terra Resource Corp. announced high‑grade gold intercepts from the first seven holes of its 2026 winter drill program at the Yellorex zone on the Con Mine Option in Yellowknife. Intersections such as 8.2 g/t Au over 20.35 m and a 20.23 g/t...
History Repeats as Moonta Mine Sites Shut Down
The National Trust of South Australia has ordered the shutdown of the historic Moonta Cornish copper mining site, including its museum, tourist railway, and miner's cottage. The closure follows accusations of mismanagement at the heritage complex. Stakeholders fear the loss...
North Sea Dated Surges Past $112 Amid Supply Shock
North Sea Dated jumps above $112/bl as Europe absorbs delayed supply shocks from the Mideast war. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/north-sea-dated-benchmark-hits-highest.html
Viking Taps Global Firm to Expedite US Tungsten Permitting
Viking Mines has engaged global engineering consultancy WSP USA to accelerate permitting for its Linka tungsten project in Nevada. The partnership will run baseline studies and a three‑phase permitting program in parallel with metallurgical, geological and engineering work. Viking also...
Advance Nails Bonanza Silver-Gold in Mexico as Resource Update Nears
Advance Metals completed its final extensional drill program at the Yoquivo silver‑gold project in Mexico, delivering striking high‑grade intercepts including a 48.4 m interval at 148 g/t silver equivalent and a 9.4 m interval at 633 g/t silver equivalent. The results confirm continuity of...
Critical Metals Secures Saudi Rare Earth Plant with Defense Backing
Critical Metals plans a Saudi rare earth facility backed by Tanbreez offtake and US defense demand. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/critical-metals-saudi-rare-earth.html
Asia's LNG Shortage Revives Coal as Primary Fuel
MUST READ: Coal remains king — even in 2026. "... Across Asia, a sharp drop in liquefied natural gas supplies is pushing major importers back toward coal, undermining LNG’s long-held role as a stable energy anchor..." https://t.co/MZqvZYa8RD
Dalaroo Locks in 2.5km Gold Drill Target in West Africa
Dalaroo Metals has defined a 2.5‑kilometre gold drill target at the Goldridge prospect within its Bondoukou project in northeastern Côte d’Ivoire. The target, up to 400 metres wide, is supported by systematic mapping, geochemistry, aeromagnetic data and artisanal mining evidence, and includes...
EVs Shave 1.5 Mbpd Off Global Oil Demand
World 1.5MBPD displaced by EVs in 2024 China in 2025 Oil market not about the 100 mbpd we use, but the 1-2 mbpd YOY change Oil markets break on variations > 1-2MBPD China's vehicle fleet electrification has just removed 250ML/day of China's demand...
Peru to Open 37,000 Hectares to Attract Mining Exploration Investment
Peru's Geological, Mining and Metallurgical Institute (INGEMMET) will release roughly 37,000 hectares of land that were under temporary restriction, aiming to boost early‑stage mining exploration. The zones span several regions and are believed to contain copper, gold, silver, lead and...
Auric Smashes Budget with Golden Finish at WA Mine
Auric Mining’s Munda starter pit delivered 8,886 ounces of gold, beating its 6,100‑ounce budget by 46%. The two‑campaign operation achieved a 2.46 g/t average head grade—37% above the forecast—and an 89.5% mill recovery, surpassing expectations. A toll‑treating deal with Black Cat’s...
Infini Locks in Key Contractors for Canadian Uranium Push
Infini Resources has secured Rodren Drilling and Archer Cathro & Associates to launch its first diamond‑drilling campaign at the Reynolds Lake and Reitenbach Lake uranium projects in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin. The program targets a minimum 2,500‑metre drill run to test...
Dateline Buys Second Rig for US Gold-Rare Earths Drilling Blitz
Dateline Resources has purchased a second track‑mounted diamond drill rig for its Colosseum project in California’s Walker Lane Trend, bringing the total on‑site rigs to three. The new rig can drill to 1,200 metres and is already operational, enabling owner‑operated drilling...
Saudi Crude Loadings Persist Despite Red Sea Attack Rumors
Lots of chatter in the oil market about whether a Saudi refinery in the Red Sea was attacked or not. One thing, however, appears clear: crude loadings at Yanbu and Al Muajjiz continue as normal, with 4 tankers getting their...
Himachal Pradesh Raises Car Entry Toll to Rs 170, Mining Revenue Joins Fiscal Push
The Himachal Pradesh government has increased the entry fee for private cars, jeeps and vans from Rs 70 to Rs 170 effective April 1, 2026. The hike is part of a wider fiscal package that also tightens toll collection, excise reforms and leverages...
Zim Government Urged to Support Women Miners in Makaha
Over 30 women’s mining syndicates in Makaha have been allocated blocks but remain non‑productive, prompting Senator Appolinia Munzverengwi to demand technical assistance from the Ministry of Mines. The government has announced a plan to establish mining offices in every district...
Zimbabwe’s New Energy Laws Set to Transform Mining Power Supply
Zimbabwe’s cabinet approved a comprehensive energy governance framework that formalises captive power generation for mines through the Own‑Consumption Licensing Regulations 2026. The rules give legal certainty, set quality standards for solar installations, and require large consumers to monitor and report...
Gold Falls to Monthly Low as Inflation Pressures and Policy Uncertainty Rattle Investors
Gold fell below the $5,000‑per‑ounce threshold, reaching $4,836, its lowest level since mid‑February, as inflation worries dampened expectations of U.S. rate cuts. Spot gold slipped 3 % while silver also dropped about 3 %, reflecting broader risk aversion. Rising energy costs tied...
McEwen Copper Targets $300M IPO for Argentina Project
McEwen Copper $MUX plans $300M IPO to finance Argentina project, executive says 📈📈https://t.co/fhxIiLErgw via @KitcoNewsNOW
Turner Mining Group Begins Long Term Phosphate Mine Services and Ore Haul Contract with Bayer
Turner Mining Group has taken over as the sole mining contractor for Bayer’s P4 Production phosphate operations in Soda Springs, Idaho, beginning January 5, 2026. The company deployed a purpose‑built Caterpillar fleet—including the industry’s first front‑shovel Cat 6020, eight Cat...
Terrific Tethyan: Why ASX Explorers Are Flocking to Eastern Europe’s Mineral Hotspot
The Tethyan Belt, stretching across 34 countries, hosts an estimated 555 million ounces of gold and 293 million tonnes of copper, yet its western segment in Eastern Europe remains markedly underexplored. Over the past two decades the belt attracted $9.8 billion...
Critical One Energy Hosts Live Webinar on Phase I Drilling
Critical One Energy $CRTL.CA $MMTLF Announces Live Investor Webinar on Howells Lake Phase I Drill Program and Grants Stock Options by @newsfile https://t.co/f2LDachxvT
Oil Firms Will Weigh Prices Before Ramping Output
Oil companies going to make reasoned judgements about prices before boosting production a ton
Rome Resources Reports High-Grade Tin Results at Kalayi Prospect in DRC
Rome Resources announced that its ongoing drilling program at the Kalayi prospect in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has confirmed near‑surface high‑grade tin mineralisation. The campaign has recovered roughly 2,700 m of core and produced intercepts such as 1 m grading...
WestwardGold Confirms System After 7,000m
Markets are drifting. Gold and silver too. Fed noise. What matters more: @WestwardGold just wrapped 7,000+ meters at Toiyabe Hills and confirmed the system. Now they’re chasing the sweeter zones. JV dives in — plus we included a site visit clip: https://t.co/Pn3csAb89P...
Company that Wants to Mine Ocean Floor Says It May Have 'Overstated' Its Growth Potential
Deep Sea Minerals Corp., a Vancouver‑based firm aiming to mine the ocean floor, admitted its investor materials may have overstated growth potential and launched a review after the British Columbia Securities Commission raised concerns. The company clarified it holds no...
John Slaven of MineSense on Turning Every Shovel Into a Data Engine
At PDAC 2026, MineSense CEO John Slaven unveiled a sensor system that mounts on mining shovels to deliver instant copper grade readings as material is loaded onto trucks. The real‑time ore intelligence lets operators immediately route ore to the mill or...
DRC Moves to Approve Chemaf Sale to US Firm Virtus Minerals
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is poised to approve the sale of mining firm Chemaf to U.S.-based Virtus Minerals. Under the deal, Virtus will pay $30 million for equity and commit roughly $750 million to revive the stalled Mutoshi copper‑cobalt project,...
Gravel Mining Alters Natural Physical Structure of Rivers
A new study in Cell Reports Sustainability examines gravel mining in Bangladesh’s Lubha River, revealing extensive geomorphological alteration and socio‑economic disruption. Between 2012 and 2021, 4.94 million tonnes of gravel were extracted, with active‑channel mining accounting for 82% of the total....
More Gold Mining Approvals Have Been Secured by West Wits
West Wits Mining announced that additional gold‑mining permits have been granted for its Qala Shallows project near Johannesburg, reinforcing a 17‑year, $1.15 billion contribution to South Africa’s economy. The company highlighted a clear growth plan, targeting 70,000 ounces of gold per...
Royal Road Eyes Underground Mine as Colombia Drilling Resumes
Royal Road Minerals reported that drilling at its Guintar‑Aleman‑Margaritas project in Colombia intersected significant gold‑silver‑copper mineralization, suggesting the deposit could support a bulk‑tonnage underground mine. Hole GUI‑DD‑028 returned 76 metres grading 2.1 g/t gold, 0.4% copper and 7.9 g/t silver, while other...
Mariana Says Copper One Set to Be World Pioneer Autonomy-First Mine and Refinery
Mariana Minerals announced that its Copper One site in Utah will become the world’s first autonomy‑first copper mine and refinery. The company will roll out its MarianaOS platform—combining MineOS, PlantOS and CapitalProjectOS—to automate mining, processing and capital project execution, targeting...
Can Jewelry Ever Be Truly Conflict-Free?
The episode explores whether jewelry can ever be truly conflict‑free, focusing on the opaque supply chains of gold and gemstones and the human rights abuses they can entail. It highlights the work of London‑based jeweller Pippa Small, who partners with...
Congo Export Curbs to Keep Cobalt Scarce Till 2030
The Democratic Republic of Congo, responsible for over 70% of global cobalt, imposed an export ban in February 2025 and later introduced strict quotas, slashing refined output by roughly 20%. The curbs created an 82,000‑ton deficit in 2025 and drove...
Gold Miners Near Support; Trendline Break Signals End
Miners $GDXJ vs Gold $GLD. Very close to support. Interestingly, only 1 of the last 5 corrections even reached the trendline. The end may be nigh. https://t.co/oK6drb2TpF
Indonesia Awards Nine Oil, Gas Blocks
Indonesia’s Energy Ministry announced the award of nine oil and gas blocks, committing roughly $85 million in investment. The blocks, located in West Papua, Aceh, East Java and South Sulawesi, include the Bintuni and Drawa fields with combined gas resources exceeding...
Op-Ed: Copper Rally Masks Smelting Power Shift
Copper prices are hovering near historic highs, driven by electrification, AI‑related demand and limited new mine supply. However, treatment and refining charges for smelters have collapsed from about $80 per tonne in 2024 to near‑zero levels, with spot terms expected...
Crude Stocks Rise, Distillate Levels Near Critical
🎯EIA: US commercial crude inventories increased by 6.2 mb to 449.3mb. Watch distillate inventories as they might decline to critical levels.
BHP's New CEO Prioritizes Americas for Mining Growth
BHP's newly appointed CEO says to focus on Americas in new age for mining https://t.co/ibNBZswIkV
Titan Minerals Grows Dynasty Gold Project Resource to 3.9 Moz Gold and 26.1 Moz Silver
Titan Minerals announced a 25% increase in gold and 19% increase in silver resources at its 100%-owned Dynasty Gold Project in southern Ecuador. The updated Mineral Resource Estimate now totals 3.9 million ounces of gold and 26.1 million ounces of...
High-Priority Drill Targets Identified at Star Range Silver-Antimony Project in Utah
Diablo Resources has identified high‑priority drill targets at its 100 % owned Star Range Silver‑Antimony Project in Utah after completing a 9‑km induced‑polarisation (IP) survey at the North Star prospect. The survey revealed chargeability and conductivity anomalies that line up with...
Northern Cape Sun Providing 240 MW of Power to Platinum, Diamond, Iron-Ore Mines
South Africa’s Mooi Plaats solar photovoltaic project has entered commercial operation, delivering 240 MW of renewable electricity to Anglo‑American‑owned platinum, diamond and iron‑ore mines. The venture is part of Envusa Energy, a joint Anglo American‑EDF partnership, and marks the first of...
Troilus, Boliden Sign MoU for Copper-Gold Concentrate Supply
Troilus Mining has signed a long‑term memorandum of understanding with Boliden Commercial to purchase copper‑gold concentrate from its north‑central Québec project. The feasibility study released in May 2024 projects the mine will generate roughly 135.4 million pounds of copper equivalent each...
Boliden Begins Inspections at Garpenberg
Swedish miner Boliden has begun initial inspections at its Garpenberg underground mine after a deep‑rock fall caused increased seismic activity. The company said production will resume gradually, but the exact timing of a full ramp‑up remains uncertain. Inspections focus on...