Iron ore price sinks back below $100 as abundant supplies hurt outlook The steel-making staple has dropped by about 6% this year following a run of five weekly declines. Bloomberg News | June 17, 2026 | 7:24 am
China’s copper smelters band together to strengthen hand in talks with miners The China Smelters Purchase Team invited at least six prospective new members to attend its quarterly meeting. Reuters | June 17, 2026 | 7:19 am
Australia’s International Graphite forms JV for Italy processing hub with Alkeemia Alkeemia will hold a 51% interest in the joint venture and International Graphite the remaining 49%. Reuters | June 17, 2026 | 7:10 am
G7 aims to see China supply no more than 60% of rare earths G7 nations aim to limit any country to 60% of rare earth imports by 2030 to reduce reliance on China. Bloomberg News | June 17, 2026 | 5:01 am
Australian explosives maker Orica flags Ebola, coal risks The top commercial explosives supplier faces sudden regulations in Indonesia and challenges in China's coal industry after a mine gas explosion. Reuters | June 17, 2026 | 4:04 am
Rio Tinto’s copper mine blocked: protesters halt Oyu Tolgoi exports Demonstrators halted concentrate shipments as calls grow for a larger share of mining wealth in the resource-rich nation. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 17, 2026 | 3:55 am
Peabody locks out workers at NSW coal washery, Australian union says Workers have been taking protected industrial action since early May after rejecting an offer that included annual wage increases of 2.5%. Reuters | June 16, 2026 | 4:57 pm
Fortuna wins key approval for Senegal gold project Fortuna said this authorization marks a “decisive step” toward obtaining a permit for its Diamba project. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | June 16, 2026 | 4:43 pm
Rare Earths Americas hits 44.5% TREO at Shiloh project in Georgia The company is focused on heavy rare earth elements used in permanent magnets and defense applications. Staff Writer | June 16, 2026 | 4:13 pm