American Rare Earths’ Cowboy State mine to provide feedstock for DoE research The company holds the Halleck Creek project in Wyoming, which was ranked in 2023 as one of the world’s top 10 rare earth projects. Staff Writer | March 17, 2026 | 12:35 pm
Rosatom redirects hafnium supplies from Europe to Asia Previously, Western markets were the main destination for Russian hafnium exports, with Europe accounting for 95% of shipments. Reuters | March 17, 2026 | 11:31 am
Alcoa draws new aluminum orders as Gulf states curb production The largest US aluminum producer says it’s fielding interest from buyers seeking alternative supply. Bloomberg News | March 17, 2026 | 11:23 am
Benz drills bonanza gold at Australia’s Mt Egerton Benz sees Mt Egerton as a potential high-grade satellite to its early-stage Glenburgh project. Henry Lazenby | March 17, 2026 | 10:09 am
Antimony Resources hits all-time high as it prepares for initial resource The Canadian junior said it is in the process of completing a 10,000-metre resource definition drill program. Staff Writer | March 17, 2026 | 9:56 am
Copper price dips as LME stockpiles rise to highest in over six years LME stockpiles jumped by nearly 19,000 tons to 330,375 tons, the highest level since September 2019. Bloomberg News | March 17, 2026 | 9:08 am
Nouveau Monde Graphite secures $335M project debt financing In November 2025, Matawinie was recognized as a “Major Project of National Interest” by the Canadian government. Staff Writer | March 17, 2026 | 8:37 am
Dakota Gold sees expansion potential at Richmond Hill Assay results will be incorporated into a pre-feasibility study, due in the second half of 2026. Frédéric Tomesco | March 17, 2026 | 8:00 am
Cobalt shortages driven by Congo curbs seen lasting through 2030 The export curbs “pushed the cobalt market into a sharp technical deficit,” trading house Darton Commodities says. Bloomberg News | March 17, 2026 | 7:21 am