Singapore to launch gold clearing with JPMorgan, other banks Singapore’s latest move intensifies competition with Hong Kong to become a major regional hub for trading gold. Bloomberg News | June 15, 2026 | 7:42 am
INSIGHT: Trump’s critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry Negotiations for a Western trading bloc are stumbling over concerns about the plan's cost and governance. Reuters | June 15, 2026 | 7:27 am
Rinehart’s $1B SpaceX bet targets mining beyond Earth Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart sees potential ties between its critical minerals portfolio and Elon Musk’s space venture as demand grows. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2026 | 7:17 am
Swedish miner LKAB gets permit for fossil-free sponge iron plant An investment decision is still pending for the Hybrit demonstration plant, which would produce up to 1.5 million tons of fossil-free iron sponge a year. Reuters | June 15, 2026 | 7:14 am
ETM seeks other Spanish mines as it waits for Greenland rare earth resolution The company expects to restart mining in 18-24 months at the Penouta tin and tantalum project. Reuters | June 15, 2026 | 7:08 am
MMG seeks $1.6B via share placement and convertible bond sale The company is offering about $800 million of new shares. Reuters | June 15, 2026 | 7:00 am
Arafura Rare Earths eyes Australia’s first ore-to-oxide mine at Nolans Arafura’s production milestone could make it the first rare earths mine in Australia. Denise Heckbert | June 15, 2026 | 5:06 am
Petra Diamonds cuts put nearly 1,800 jobs at risk, union says South Africa's largest mining union says workers are unfairly blamed for industry pressures amid Petra's Finsch and Cullinan restructuring. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 15, 2026 | 3:55 am
Qamco confirms termination of Hydro aluminum marketing deal ,Following termination, Qatalum will assume responsibility for the marketing and sale of its aluminum products on a provisional basis. Reuters | June 14, 2026 | 9:37 am