India gold demand subdued on buyer caution amid volatile prices Dealers quoted discounts of up to $87 an ounce over official domestic prices this week, inclusive of 15% import and 3% sales levies. Reuters | June 5, 2026 | 7:12 am
Indonesian smelters cut production on lower nickel ore quota Indonesia's energy ministry cut the nickel ore production quota in 2026 to 260-270 million metric tons, below the 320 million tons produced last year. Reuters | June 5, 2026 | 7:04 am
Fortune advances Nico cobalt-gold project as cash hurdle looms The company expects full land and water authorizations in the Northwest Territories within two to three months. Henry Lazenby | June 5, 2026 | 7:00 am
Botswana turns to UAE, Oman in De Beers power play Botswana is seeking Gulf partners to help secure greater control of De Beers as Anglo American moves ahead with a sale of its stake. MINING.COM Editor | June 5, 2026 | 6:03 am
Top iron ore miners seek Canberra’s help in price fight with China Australia is the biggest supplier of iron ore to China, accounting for more than 50% of its imports. Reuters | June 5, 2026 | 4:14 am
Bolivia unrest puts world-class lithium assets at risk Military powers bill deepens political crisis as roadblocks threaten investment and critical minerals development. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 5, 2026 | 4:06 am
Perth Mint’s May gold sales hit over one-year low Sales of gold coins and minted bars last month fell 58% from April to 19,430 ounces. Reuters | June 4, 2026 | 5:25 pm
EnergyX, Wildcat Discovery Technologies to build ‘battery mecca’ in Texas The $230M lithium-iron-phosphate plant would be located near the Red River Army Depot. Staff Writer | June 4, 2026 | 3:23 pm
Nuclear startup Helion hits $15.5 billion valuation in latest funding round The round nearly triples Helion's valuation from its last Series F funding round in January 2025. Reuters | June 4, 2026 | 12:39 pm