Leftist candidate in copper giant Peru wants new mining rules Vowing to redistribute wealth to Peru’s rural communities, Roberto Sánchez plans to review tax contracts with major mining companies. Bloomberg News | April 22, 2026 | 12:38 pm
Virtus and Lloyds Metals partner to restart Chemaf in 2027, union executive says The new owners said they will temporarily suspend production at Chemaf's site in the city of Lubumbashi for up to two months for maintenance. Reuters | April 22, 2026 | 11:00 am
Silver Crown, EMS target US silver growth push Structured financing model targets domestic silver growth while limiting operational risk exposure for investors. Staff Writer | April 22, 2026 | 10:43 am
Lithium market to enter deficit until 2035, says Canaccord According to the analysts, the lithium market would require "significant" investment in new supply in the long term. Staff Writer | April 22, 2026 | 10:35 am
Saudi mining vehicle shifts strategy away from global M&A Manara Minerals Investment Co. now plans to pursue joint ventures or partnerships with trading firms and make debt investments. Bloomberg News | April 22, 2026 | 9:59 am
Gold price halts two-day decline with US-Iran ceasefire extended The current positioning in gold is significantly cleaner than before, said Darwei Kung, head of commodities and portfolio manager at DWS Group. Staff Writer | April 22, 2026 | 9:29 am
World’s No. 6 uranium miner starts new output in Uzbekistan Navoiyuran has started commercial production at its Qizilkok project in the country’s central Navoi region. Blair McBride | April 22, 2026 | 9:16 am
Panama counts steep cost of First Quantum’s copper mine closure Fresh report by a local private sector group reveals deep economic fallout after Cobre Panamá mine shutdown. MINING.COM Editor | April 22, 2026 | 8:33 am
Copper king Chile faces acid supply crunch as China exports dry up Chile does not produce enough acid of its own and depends on imports, 37% of which come from China, according to HSBC. Reuters | April 22, 2026 | 8:20 am