US not funding Congo’s $100 million mine guard, embassy says Congo’s mining regulator also said that plans for the mining guard would not involve direct funding by any single country. Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 9:08 am
World Bank forecasts 24% surge in energy prices in 2026 due to Middle East war The bank said its baseline scenario assumed that shipping volumes through the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway would gradually return to near pre-war levels by October. Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 8:58 am
Gold price could see $8,000 on de-dollarization, Deutsche Bank projects Bullion's share of global central bank reserves could realistically reach 40%, up from 30% currently, the bank predicts. Staff Writer | April 28, 2026 | 8:54 am
Chile bill targets mining boost, cuts taxes, speeds permits Chile unveils major tax and mining reforms to boost growth, jobs and investment amid economic slowdown. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 28, 2026 | 8:49 am
Boroo eyes potential Eagle gold mine buy in Yukon A PwC report from last year estimated the total value of Eagle’s assets at $600 million. Blair McBride | April 28, 2026 | 8:14 am
Gold miners set to stay in Mali despite attacks, industry sources say Attacks on Saturday that killed the defence minister have increased concerns about supply routes. Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 7:55 am
European aluminum billet premium doubles after Iran war disrupts supply, squeezes consumers Benchmark aluminum prices on the London Metal Exchange are up 12% since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran. Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 7:49 am
Congo president orders probe into copper and cobalt export revenues The central African nation exported about 3.4 million metric tons of copper in 2025, while cobalt exports reached around 220,000 tons. Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 7:41 am
Huayou cuts output at Indonesian nickel plant as sulphur costs surge Huayou said it would speed up process upgrades to reduce acid consumption and expand supply channels. Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 7:37 am