Nuclear startup Helion hits $15.5 billion valuation in latest funding round The round nearly triples Helion's valuation from its last Series F funding round in January 2025. Reuters | June 4, 2026 | 12:39 pm
Lynas Rare Earths names Pol Le Roux interim CEO He will be succeeding Amanda Lacaze, who is retiring from the helm after 12 years in the role. Reuters | June 4, 2026 | 12:24 pm
Mining influencers take industry’s image battle to TikTok The rise of mining influencers comes as the industry struggles to attract younger workers while enrolments in geoscience programs decline. Blair McBride | June 4, 2026 | 11:54 am
Abu Dhabi’s IRH turns down Zambian copper concentrate waiver Mopani Copper Mines doesn’t plan to export copper concentrate, after again being granted the largest quota. Bloomberg News | June 4, 2026 | 10:41 am
Argentina clears gas pipeline, lithium project for tax breaks The government has approved South Korean steelmaker Posco's Sal de Oro lithium project. Reuters | June 4, 2026 | 10:16 am
Silver X acquires full ownership of Peru gold project from Barrick In return, Barrick will receive $30,000 in cash consideration, plus a net smelter return royalty with a partial buyback provision. Staff Writer | June 4, 2026 | 10:10 am
Column: AI may not be the demand booster copper bulls expect One key variable in assessing likely copper demand is the scale of AI data center expansion, writes Andy Home. Reuters | June 4, 2026 | 9:14 am
Ivanhoe sets new monthly zinc record at Congo mine Kipushi's year-to-date zinc production is now estimated at 110,000 tonnes. Staff Writer | June 4, 2026 | 8:44 am
Zimbabwe says China’s Huayou plans lithium carbonate plant Zimbabwe has become a major supplier of lithium feedstock, following a surge in investment by Chinese companies. Bloomberg News | June 4, 2026 | 7:53 am