Antofagasta signals interest in joining Argentina’s copper rush The Chilean miner said it would consider standalone exploration or a partnership with existing projects, such as Glencore's El Pachón. Bloomberg News | April 14, 2026 | 7:38 am
Glencore takes back ownership of logistics firm Access World Access World owns and leases warehouses to store metals including copper. Reuters | April 14, 2026 | 7:28 am
China’s Yahua Industrial Group gets lithium export quota from Zimbabwe The quota will be sufficient to ensure normal production at its Kamativi mine. Reuters | April 14, 2026 | 7:24 am
Congo quarterly copper exports down almost 15% as cobalt rebounds It exported about 4.83 million metric tons of copper and 245,700 tons of cobalt in 2025, according to Access World data. Reuters | April 14, 2026 | 7:17 am
China said to relax curbs on some BHP iron ore cargoes The apparent easing in CMRG’s position follows a visit to China by Brandon Craig, BHP’s incoming chief executive officer. Bloomberg News | April 14, 2026 | 7:07 am
Indonesia nickel makers trim battery-feed output as sulphur squeeze bites Several of the plants had been running above capacity due to wide margins and high demand. Reuters | April 14, 2026 | 7:00 am
UAE made up nearly 80% of Angolan diamond exports in 2025 Diamond exports exceeded 17 million carats, generating $1.6 billion in gross value for the country. Reuters | April 14, 2026 | 6:20 am
Mayor rescued after abduction in Mexico’s ‘silver capital’ Security forces located the local leader after disappearance in the state of Guerrero, highlighting ongoing cartel risks. Staff Writer | April 14, 2026 | 6:01 am
Kodal ships record lithium output as Bougouni gains pace Kodal lifts output, exports and revenue at its lithium mine in Mali as record monthly production signals improving momentum. Staff Writer | April 14, 2026 | 4:55 am