Soaring scrap aluminum exports threaten UK defence, auto supply chains, industry group says It warned the UK could face a crisis if more scrap continues to flow overseas. Reuters | June 15, 2026 | 5:15 pm
Resouro PEA points to $1B potential rare earth and titanium project The Tiros project in Minas Gerais, Brazil, hosts 1.4 billion tonnes in the measured and indicated categories. Staff Writer | June 15, 2026 | 5:10 pm
Lobito railway receives first Congo shipment after flood repairs The link between the port of Lobito and Huambo closed for about two months because of severe flooding Bloomberg News | June 15, 2026 | 3:18 pm
Gold price holds gain as Trump touts reopening of Hormuz this week President Donald Trump claimed on Monday that ships, “many loaded up with oil,” are already moving through the strait. Bloomberg News | June 15, 2026 | 1:13 pm
Vale plans to invest $2.6 billion in decarbonization initiatives The amount includes up to 4 billion reais for decarbonizing operations, with 24% invested in the medium term and 76% in the long term. Reuters | June 15, 2026 | 12:55 pm
Venezuelan crime boss’s demise creates opening for mining boost The joint strike on Guerrero’s base occurred in a remote region that is the heart of a promising gold mining area. Bloomberg News | June 15, 2026 | 12:51 pm
Aluminum price slumps as Iran peace deal softens blow of supply crisis The Iran war caused steep supply losses as Middle Eastern aluminum smelters were targeted in missile attacks. Bloomberg News | June 15, 2026 | 12:12 pm
Ucore, Sumitomo team up on rare earth supply chain development The companies will collaborate on sourcing rare earth feedstock for Ucore’s Louisiana strategic metals complex. Staff Writer | June 15, 2026 | 10:27 am
London gold market weighs earlier auction to suit Asian traders The potential shift would be “to reflect and to allow price discovery within the Asian time frame,” the LBMA's CEO said. Bloomberg News | June 15, 2026 | 10:01 am