India’s gold tariff hike fuels smuggling revival, squeezes banks and refiners The grey market discount has gone beyond $200 per ounce, or more than 4%, one bullion dealer said. Reuters | June 9, 2026 | 7:08 am
China’s aluminum exports surged in May as Iran war keeps supply tight In the first five months of 2026, unwrought aluminum and product exports surged 10.4%. Reuters | June 9, 2026 | 7:02 am
Op-Ed: Lithium’s threat isn’t demand, but pricing Battery substitutes are advancing, but the bigger challenge for producers is slower growth and tighter margins. Juan Ignacio Guzmán, GEM Mining Consulting | June 9, 2026 | 6:58 am
China’s May rare earth exports climb to four-month high Exports of rare earths rose 3.4% from the prior month. Reuters | June 9, 2026 | 6:56 am
Eldorado nears C$100M bet on Amex as Perron advances The financing deals followed Amex’ April feasibility, which raised annual gold production by about 47%. Denise Heckbert | June 9, 2026 | 6:42 am
Peru election too close to call as vote tally drags on Investors weigh mining and economic risks as Peru’s presidential race remains deadlocked with most ballots counted. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2026 | 5:03 am
Rio Tinto boosts funding for Canadian communities by 30% Annual investment of C$13 million will support local priorities focused on education, food security and environmental issues. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2026 | 3:49 am
First Atlantic, Vema partner to unlock hydrogen potential in Newfoundland Locally produced hydrogen at the Pipestone project could support on-site energy needs for a large-scale nickel and cobalt mining district. Staff Writer | June 8, 2026 | 3:31 pm
Aclara seeks US backing for Chilean rare earth project Aclara is advancing a $1.5 billion strategy that links Latin American mines with US processing capacity. Bloomberg News | June 8, 2026 | 2:38 pm