Critical Metals approves $30M for Tanbreez rare earths Funding targets drilling, engineering and infrastructure as Western nations seek alternatives to Chinese supply chains. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2026 | 5:36 am
Mongolia presses Rio Tinto for bigger Oyu Tolgoi cut The government seeks earlier dividends and a larger revenue share as talks reopen over the $18B copper mine. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 10, 2026 | 3:49 am
Column: Iran war exposes fragility of Western aluminum market The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz risks further disruption to a regional production hub that accounts for 23% of non-Chinese supply. Reuters | March 9, 2026 | 4:22 pm
Venezuela acting government sends mining reform bill to legislature The law, which must be subject to two debates before it can pass, is likely to be approved given the ruling socialist party's control of the legislature. Reuters | March 9, 2026 | 4:08 pm
Endeavour Mining reports fatality at Burkina Faso mine Mining and processing activities at the Mana mine site remain uninterrupted, the company said. Staff Writer | March 9, 2026 | 10:25 am
Argentina says Taca-Taca copper project represents $5.25B investment First Quantum is preparing to apply for the government's RIGI investment incentive scheme for the project. Reuters | March 9, 2026 | 9:42 am
LME to consider replacing warehouse rent caps with fixed daily load-out rates Under the current system, rent is lowered to zero if a warehouse fails to load out the required metal within 80 days. Reuters | March 9, 2026 | 9:36 am
Mideast-bound bauxite, alumina vessels divert due to Hormuz blockage The Middle East accounts for around 9% of global aluminum supply. Reuters | March 9, 2026 | 9:32 am
Gold price fades on inflation concerns, silver price rebounds Spot gold fell much as 3% to around $5,015 an ounce, while silver rose above $85 an ounce. Staff Writer | March 9, 2026 | 9:22 am