Latest North America News

Energy Transition Minerals (ETM) has appointed Ballard Partners as strategic advisors in the US, reinforcing its plan to list on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange and deepen its engagement with American stakeholders.

White Energy’s subsidiary BCBC has clinched an exclusive global agency agreement with Komarek to market briquettor machines using its proprietary BCB technology starting January 2026. This deal extends White Energy’s foothold in coal upgrading amid evolving energy markets.

Critical Resources has engaged SLR Consulting to streamline permitting for its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario, aiming to fast-track approvals and secure government funding. This move strengthens the project’s role in North America’s lithium supply chain amid growing demand for sustainable battery materials.

BlueScope Steel’s board has unanimously dismissed a $30 per share takeover proposal from SGH and Steel Dynamics, calling it opportunistic and undervaluing the company’s assets and growth prospects.

SQX Resources has completed its acquisition of an 80% interest in AM6 Pty Ltd, gaining control of two promising gold and silver projects in Montana and Arizona. The move is bolstered by recent high-grade sampling results and the appointment of a seasoned executive director.

Merino & Co. has secured a significant follow-up order from its Shanghai-based omni-channel distributor, reinforcing its expanding footprint in China’s retail and digital markets.

Lithium Universe Limited has taken a significant step forward in its North American lithium refining ambitions by confirming the suitability of a Brownsville, Texas site for its second refinery. This move supports a binational platform designed to meet surging demand for battery-grade lithium carbonate.

SGH Ltd and Steel Dynamics have jointly proposed a $13.2 billion acquisition of BlueScope Steel, offering shareholders a significant premium and planning a strategic split of assets between Australia and North America.

BlueScope Steel has received a $30 per share takeover proposal from a consortium of SGH Limited and US-based Steel Dynamics, sparking fresh speculation about the steelmaker's future.

EcoGraf Limited has strengthened its cash position with a $1.7 million Australian R&D tax incentive and is pursuing €4 million in European grants to advance its graphite business across Tanzania and Europe.

AnteoTech secures a significant order from the Serum Institute of India and expands its Life Sciences pipeline with new product developments and global partnerships, positioning for accelerated growth in 2026.

DigiCo Infrastructure REIT has received key regulatory approval to expand its SYD1 data centre in Ultimo, NSW, enabling a significant capacity upgrade amid strong tenant demand.