- Prime Minister Mark Carney met virtually with provincial and territorial premiers as First Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Canada’s economy. READ MORE
- Three additional mining projects added to the second tranche of fast-tracked reviews under the Major Projects Office. READ MORE
- Export Development Canada (EDC) provides up to $100M for Viridis Mining’s Colossus rare earths project in Brazil to support development and environmental licensing. READ MORE
- U.S. Department of Energy announces $355M to increase domestic critical mineral production. READ MORE
- Chile’s upcoming election sees candidates divided over mining policy. READ MORE
- Rio Tinto to cut output by 40% at its Yarwun alumina refinery in Queensland starting October 2026 as it explores options to extend the facility’s life. READ MORE
- Barrick Mining Corp. reportedly weighing a corporate split to separate its North American operations from assets in Africa and Asia, including potential sales of the Reko Diq copper mine. READ MORE
- Ivanhoe Electric Inc. secures $200M bridge loan approval from global lenders to advance early works at the Santa Cruz copper mine in Arizona. READ MORE
- Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan sign a bilateral agreement to jointly study and mine rare metals and rare earth elements. READ MORE
- Indonesia plans new gold export taxes of 7.5% to 15% starting in 2026, according to the country’s finance ministry. READ MORE
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Weekly Mining Highlights November 20, 2025
