Gold price nears month high as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

Spot gold rose as much as 1.7% to about $4,887 an ounce, its highest since March 17.

La Mancha’s Greenheart Gold deal deepens Guiana Shield exposure

The Luxembourg-based investment fund is to buy 50 million shares at C$1 apiece, raising its stake in the explorer to 19.9% from 4.6%.

CHART: Copper output misses expose flaws in forecasts

BMI data shows wide gaps between copper guidance and output, revealing which companies met or missed expectations.

USA Rare Earth produces first commercial-grade yttrium

This milestone, says USAR, places the company among a limited number of producers of commercial-grade yttrium metal operating outside of China.

Critical Metals stock surges after taking full control of Greenland rare earth project

Greenland has approved the transfer of the mining licence for the Tanbreez rare earth project after Critical Metals Corp. upped its ownership to 92.5%.

Chinalco bets $700M on Peru mine turnaround

It will boost Toromocho copper mine's capacity with a molybdenum circuit amid Peru's political risk clouding investment growth.

British Columbia exploration spending sets record on copper appetite

Exploration and evaluation expenditures in the province hit C$751 million ($548 million) in 2025, a 36% increase from 2024.

Bessent urges World Bank to shift funding towards critical minerals

"We expect to see all parts of the Bank move quickly to support the policies, projects and associated infrastructure," Treasury Secretary said.

Canada’s antimony gap shows as Iran war sharpens focus on defence metals

The country has only a handful of meaningful projects, most tied to gold systems, and still lacks a clear domestic route from mine to metal.

USCM, Columbia University eye defence-critical metals in red mud

Partnership aims to extract key defence metals from red mud to build domestic supply chains and reduce import reliance.

Rio Tinto commissions new alumina conveyor at British Columbia smelter

Designed with a 50-year operational life, it replaces infrastructure dating back to the 1960s.

Blue Moon outlines 13-year mine at Norway copper project

The project has a net present value (after tax, discounted at 8%) of $235 million, with an internal rate of return of 19%.

Uranium Royalty to buy Sweetwater in $1.1B deal

Sweetwater controls a vast mineral estate across Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and Michigan.

Gold Basin fires CEO for alleged misconduct

The dispute is tied to Canex’s takeover of Gold Basin launched in February following a 2020 spinoff.

DRC boosts US copper sales fivefold to 500,000 tonnes

Congo scales up US copper sales via Gécamines venture, signalling a shift in control over supply chains.

Op-Ed: Critical mineral sovereignty starts with deep tech

Sovereignty in critical minerals means controlling enough of the value chain, as highlighted by the federal strategy.

US Department of Energy selects five tech firms to secure domestic gallium supply chain

Currently, the US is 100% net import reliant on gallium and has not domestically produced the critical mineral since 1987. 

Sprott launches ex-China rare earth ETF

The REXC would invest at least 80% of its total assets in securities included in the Nasdaq Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China index.

Manganese X receives US patent for purification technology

The US patent expands the company's global intellectual property portfolio, following its recent patent acceptance in South Africa.

Seabridge Gold releases first Snip North resource estimate

Seabridge said its team has defined an inferred mineral resource containing 9.2 million oz. of gold, 28.3 million oz. of silver and 923 million lb. of copper.

CATL earmarks $4.4B for critical minerals mining arm

The move comes at a time when battery manufacturers are grappling with rising costs and supply uncertainty for their raw materials.

Shut Nova Scotia mine may hold $86M in gold

St Barbara has secured Nova Scotia’s approval to process about 3 million tonnes of ore remaining at the closed Touquoy gold mine.

Iran war, Indonesia curbs to support nickel price: Report

Citing “a structurally firmer price environment,” BMI on Tuesday raised its 2026 nickel price forecast to $16,600 per tonne.

Newmont halts Cadia gold mine after earthquake

Seismic activity in New South Wales forced a shutdown and inspections, dragging the gold major lower in early trade.

Hancock, Rio Tinto ordered to pay Hope Downs royalties to ex-partners

Court backed the descendants of Peter Wright and Don Rhodes, leaving the final payout to be set in a later trial.

BC Court upholds personal liability for mining execs in environmental violations

Judges established a two-part test for securing convictions against corporate leaders.

Antofagasta backs 2026 goals despite copper output dip

Costs drop sharply in the first three months of the year, but the Chilean miner expects production gains through the year.

Rare Earths Americas announces IPO 

The company is advancing a portfolio of prospective heavy rare earths projects in the US and Brazil.

Global tungsten producer Almonty Industries moves home base to US   

Company has relocated its corporate headquarters from Toronto, Ontario to Dillon, Montana. 

Omai soars on resource update in Guyana

The revised resource will support a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) expected within two to three months.

Montage expands West Africa presence with new Mauritania exploration permits

Montage announced that it has been awarded five greenfield exploration permits covering over 2,100 sq. km.

Canadian Copper secures up to $70M to develop New Brunswick complex

CEO says the proceeds would cover the project's PEA capital expenditure requirements.

Aura Minerals green lights Guatemala gold project

The new capex for Era Dorada is now estimated at a range of between $386 million and $453 million.

Mayor rescued after abduction in Mexico’s ‘silver capital’

Security forces located the local leader after disappearance in the state of Guerrero, highlighting ongoing cartel risks.

Kodal ships record lithium output as Bougouni gains pace

Kodal lifts output, exports and revenue at its lithium mine in Mali as record monthly production signals improving momentum.

Yancoal strikes $2.4B deal for Kestrel coal mine

With the acquisition, Yancoal expands its footprint in Queensland, boosting scale and premium metallurgical coal output.

Stardust Power expands US lithium supply pipeline for Oklahoma refinery 

This potential supply represents a key step in securing US-based feedstock for the company’s Muskogee refinery as it advances toward construction.

Lattice Materials breaks ground on Montana silicon, germanium plant

New 80,000-square-foot facility is a milestone in the company’s expansion and the buildout of next-generation domestic photonics capabilities.   

Copper outlook strengthens as long-term assumptions climb

Higher long-term copper price assumptions point to a structural shift as demand growth and supply limits reshape the market outlook.

Lithium Ionic confirms ‘valid’ title to Brazil mineral claims amid regulatory speculation

Company said its claims are supported by legal title opinions and publicly available records maintained by Brazil’s National Mining Agency.

M&A: Denarius targets Emerita in Spain’s zinc-copper belt

Emerita hasn’t indicated whether it will engage with the offer, which would require board approval, due diligence and shareholder support.

KoBold launches AI-driven lithium push in DRC

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold starts extensive lithium exploration in a rich, underexplored minerals region.

Gold price edges lower after failed US-Iran peace talks

Spot gold fell as much as 2.2% to below $4,650 an ounce.

Hormuz Strait closure could have ‘profound’ mining impact: Friedland

With about 50% of the global seaborne sulphur supply cut off, the markets are becoming extremely tight, the Ivanhoe founder said.

India rises as China slows in mineral demand shift

India's industrial growth is reshaping global mineral demand, becoming a key growth source, while China remains dominant.

Chalice taps Cutifani’s firm for WA palladium push

Mark Cutifani’s Odin Partnership signs on as a strategic advisor to Chalice’s Gonneville palladium-nickel-copper project.

Fujimori leads Peru presidential vote as mining risks rise

Peru heads to a decisive run-off amid policy uncertainty and rising pressure on a mining sector central to growth.

Chinese rare earth producer hikes Q2 price by 44%

China Northern Rare Earth Group said it had set its rare earth concentrate transaction price for Q2 2026 at 38,804 yuan (about $5,390) per tonne.

Deep-sea mining heats up as new player challenges early mover advantage

Deep Sea Minerals is targeting exploration licenses in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone.

Op-Ed: How gold became national security infrastructure

Countries repatriating sovereign gold are not isolated portfolio decisions, David Zaikin writes.

New woe besets British Columbia’s two biggest gold projects

Seabridge's push for permits is being delayed by the BC government until the miner’s court fight with neighbour Tudor Gold is resolved.

Neo Performance begins producing heavy rare earths at Estonia plant

The small-scale production line is currently operating at its nameplate capacity, producing separated terbium and dysprosium oxides.

Infographic: Latin America’s top miners may surprise

The region most mining-dependent countries are not always its biggest economies.

Nouveau Monde raises $297M as Italy’s Eni takes stake

The deal represents the final step in assembling a broader $633 million project financing package.

Peru pulls permit for $1.8B Tia Maria copper mine

Government cites legal and technical gaps, forcing review of a top copper project that has faced over a decade of delays.

Paladin targets 2027 uranium decision on Patterson Lake South

PLS has become Paladin’s clearest shot at adding a second uranium mine and diversify production from the Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia.

EU, US near critical minerals pact to counter China’s grip

EU and US advance a minerals pact to reduce China reliance and stabilize supply chains amid rising geopolitical tensions.

US lithium miner to go public following $571M SPAC deal

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.

NioCorp lines up Traxys as potential buyer for Elk Creek’s planned output

The deal positions NioCorp to sell out the rest of the scheduled minerals output from its Elk Creek project over an initial term of 10 years.

G Mining to buy G2 Goldfields for $2.2B in Guyana play

The deal combines G Mining’s Oko West project with G2’s Oko-Ghanie project to form a single district-scale development.

Barrick signals deal push amid strategic reset

Canadian miner cuts exposure to volatile regions as leadership reshapes portfolio after setbacks and output decline.

Argentina approves Milei glacier mining reform amid protests

Argentina loosens glacier protections to boost mining, raising concerns over water security and environmental risks.

The Metals Royalty debuts on Nasdaq with deep-sea bet

Listing offers investors exposure to deep-sea mining as demand for critical minerals rises and risks remain.

Uranium Energy adds second ISR operation with Burke Hollow start

The Vancouver-based company becomes the only US uranium producer with two active ISR operations.

First Quantum taps IFC for Argentina copper push

Agreement boosts financing prospects while advancing sustainability at Taca Taca, a major copper project in Argentina.

Gold price climbs to three-week high on US-Iran ceasefire

Spot gold rose as much as 3% to over $4,850 per ounce.

Brazil court reinstates charges against former Vale CEO

Prosecutors say records show Schvartsman ignored known risks linked to the Córrego do Feijão tailings dam.

Rock Tech draws $144M investment in Ontario lithium plant

BMI will act as the project’s lead limited partner, while Rock Tech controls development, engineering and operations.

AOMC, Odyssey merge to build $1B deep-sea miner

The deal reflects a push to secure critical minerals as AOMC builds a deep-sea portfolio spanning billions of tonnes of resources.

AI and subsurface intelligence reshape mining

AI and subsurface intelligence are helping miners cut costs, reduce risk, and speed up critical mineral discovery and development.

MAX Power says discoveries could position Saskatchewan as natural hydrogen hub

Bell Canada has proposed Canada’s largest data centre development within the industrial corridor that adjoins the 475-km Genesis Trend.

Allied Critical surges to new high on Portugal tungsten hit

The Canadian junior said initial drilling has intersected over 200 metres of tungsten mineralization at the newly defined Venise target.

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