COFECE Approves Pan American Silver’s Acquisition of MAG Silver
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, On August 26, the Mexican Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE) granted approval for Pan American Silver’s acquisition of all issued and outstanding common shares of MAG Silver. This final regulatory clearance paves the way for the transaction, valued at approximately $2.1 billion (C$2.91 billion), to conclude around September 4, 2025, following a definitive agreement signed in May.
Miramar and Sumitomo Metal Mining to Form JV for Bangemall Deposits
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, Miramar Resources has partnered with Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Metal Mining, to form an exploration joint venture for the Bangemall nickel, copper, and platinum group element projects in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region. The project area spans 1,230 square kilometers across the Edmund and Collier basins, which contain Kulkatharra Dolerite sills from the Warakurna Large Igneous Province.
Danantara and China’s Gem to Develop Nickel Processing Hub in Indonesia
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, On Tuesday, Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Danantara, announced a partnership with Chinese battery and material recycler GEM to develop a nickel processing hub in Indonesia. The initiative will utilize a portion of Danantara’s $8.3 billion investment funds allocated for 2025. This project marks Danantara’s first venture into Indonesia’s vital nickel sector, leveraging the country’s position as the world’s leading nickel producer to support the growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) battery materials.
Germany, Canada to Deepen Critical Minerals Cooperation in Supply Chain Push
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 27, On Tuesday, Canada and Germany signed a declaration of intent to enhance cooperation on critical minerals, focusing on securing sustainable supply chains for key industries. The agreement, formalized in Berlin, involves Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, and Germany’s Economy Minister, Katharina Reiche. It aims to support the growing demand for minerals essential to clean energy technologies, advanced manufacturing, and defense systems.
Volato and M2i to Develop Strategic Minerals Reserve in Nevada, US
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 26, Volato Group and M2i Global have announced plans to establish the United States’ first Strategic Minerals Reserve (SMR) at the Hawthorne Army Depot in Mineral County,...
Black Cat Syndicate Begins Underground Mining at Majestic Site
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 26, Black Cat Syndicate has initiated underground mining at the Majestic site, part of its Kal East Gold operation, located 45 kilometers southeast of Kalgoorlie, Western Austr...
Alligator Gets Approval for Field Recovery Trial at Samphire Uranium Project
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 26, Alligator Energy has received final approval to commence the in-situ Field Recovery Trial (FRT) at the Samphire Uranium Project, located near Whyalla in South Australia. Th...
US Interior Department Proposes Adding Copper to Critical Minerals List
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 26, On August 25, 2025, the U.S. announced a proposal to include copper, potash, silver, lead, and silicon in its draft critical minerals list for 2025, highlighting their sign...
US Defense Department Seeks to Purchase $500M Worth of Cobalt
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 25, The US Department of Defense (DoD), together with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), has announced a tender for the purchase of alloy-grade cobalt, according to Reuters. T...
Ausgold Signs Land Acquisition Deal to Advance Katanning Gold Project
Wedoany.com Report-Aug. 25, Ausgold has secured 860 hectares of freehold land for its Katanning Gold Project (KGP) in Western Australia, resolving a legal dispute ongoing since August 2023. The land, ...