Mosaic to idle Brazil phosphate plants in cost-cutting push The fertilizer producer said it will idle two phosphate facilities, cut jobs and reduce annual output by about 1 million tonnes. Reuters | April 8, 2026 | 9:01 am
Gold price climbs to three-week high on US-Iran ceasefire Spot gold rose as much as 3% to over $4,850 per ounce. Staff Writer | April 8, 2026 | 8:49 am
Brazil court reinstates charges against former Vale CEO Prosecutors say records show Schvartsman ignored known risks linked to the Córrego do Feijão tailings dam. Staff Writer | April 8, 2026 | 8:25 am
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. Frédéric Tomesco | April 8, 2026 | 8:09 am
Africa to pilot bond aimed at formalizing artisanal mining The instrument links investor returns to predefined social and environmental outcomes for workers, communities and host economies rather than output. Reuters | April 8, 2026 | 7:30 am
Zimbabwe to introduce lithium export quotas, sets conditions for resumption of shipments A 10% export tax will, meanwhile, continue to be levied on lithium concentrate exports until a January 2027 ban comes into force. Reuters | April 8, 2026 | 7:15 am
Eramet reaffirms shareholder support for capital hike as Duvals hire adviser The statement followed a Financial Times report in which the newspaper said that the Duval family is considering a sale of its stake. Reuters | April 8, 2026 | 7:09 am
Peru election: Who are the leading presidential contenders? One candidate has mining ties, benefiting from copper rail shipments; another one leads a gold-rich department. Reuters | April 8, 2026 | 5:49 am
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. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2026 | 3:43 am