China’s gold miners set for strong 2026 on deals, higher output

While international rivals are seeing declining output and limited project pipelines, Chinese miners have been pursuing higher volumes and acquiring more overseas mines.

Bloomberg News | March 20, 2026 | 7:30 am

China’s rare earth exports rise, shipments to US fall

Germany, South Korea, the US, Vietnam and France were China's top five export destinations between January and February.

Reuters | March 20, 2026 | 7:07 am

Cyclone forces mine closures as winds lash northern Australia

Rio Tinto temporarily closed two bauxite mines, the Amrun and Andoom, as a result of the storm.

Bloomberg News | March 20, 2026 | 5:34 am

Vatican pushes investors to exit mining sector

Pope Francis urged stricter mining practices during his tenure, but the Vatican had never formally pursued divestment.

Reuters | March 20, 2026 | 4:15 am

Atlantic Lithium wins key Ghana approval for Ewoyaa mine

Parliament has backed the Ewoyaa lithium project, granting it flexible royalties and unlocking financing talks.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 20, 2026 | 3:53 am

US, Japan to focus rare earths cooperation on select group of minerals at first

The two countries aim to deliver "concrete, near-term results towards securing mutual supply chain resilience."

Reuters | March 20, 2026 | 1:34 am

Australia’s New South Wales state bans future coal mines

The government said it will continue to “support coal production where it is already occurring."

Bloomberg News | March 19, 2026 | 5:42 pm

Kazakh construction tycoon buys gold miner Altynalmas

Altynalmas is one of Kazakhstan’s largest gold producers, with output totaling 15.9 metric tons of gold in 2024.

Bloomberg News | March 19, 2026 | 4:51 pm

Bahrain’s Alba routes aluminum exports via Jeddah due to Hormuz closure

Alba is the world's biggest aluminum smelter on one site.

Reuters | March 19, 2026 | 1:27 pm

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