Phoenix Tailings buys AI developer Machinery Partner in push for automation The AI technology is expected to boost Phoenix's minerals processing by 30% annually in part by anticipating equipment failure. Reuters | May 7, 2026 | 3:05 pm
Cenovus chief warns Canada risks losing oil competitiveness Chief executive Jon McKenzie said the national conversation around oil sands development has become “myopically focused on the climate agenda." Staff Writer | May 7, 2026 | 3:00 pm
Australian state of New South Wales considers lifting uranium ban A bill to repeal the 1986 prohibition on nuclear energy and uranium mining was passed in NSW’s Upper House on Wednesday. Blair McBride | May 7, 2026 | 2:49 pm
MP Materials adjusted profit beats Street on rising rare earths sales The quarterly results were boosted by $42.3 million in price protection income from the US government. Reuters | May 7, 2026 | 2:27 pm
Lula tells Trump Brazil is open to critical minerals investment Lula added at a press conference that he was “very satisfied” with his meeting with Trump earlier in the day. Reuters | May 7, 2026 | 1:05 pm
B2Gold surpasses output, cost expectations in Q1 In the quarter, the gold miner produced 237,763 ounces. Staff Writer | May 7, 2026 | 12:59 pm
Barrick contractor to exit Mali, lay off more than 600 people The departures are unconnected to the security threats Mali is facing from insurgent groups, Reuters sources said. Reuters | May 7, 2026 | 11:11 am
Argentina mining chamber urges extension to investment incentives The RIGI scheme should be broadened to cover smaller projects, president of the Argentine Chamber of Mining Companies says. Reuters | May 7, 2026 | 10:36 am
Thieves are stealing Chile’s solar panels and cashing in on the black market Cables are the most frequently stolen components, accounting for 85.7% of cases, according to data from Chile’s Solar Energy Association. Bloomberg News | May 7, 2026 | 9:56 am