US ties Zambia HIV aid to minerals: New York Times According to the NYT, Washington has delayed finalizing the $1.5 billion funding while discussions continue over broader economic cooperation. Staff Writer | March 16, 2026 | 10:03 am
World’s top bauxite producer Guinea seeks to control prices Bauxite prices have almost halved since early 2025. Bloomberg News | March 16, 2026 | 9:42 am
Russian court orders freeze of $393M at gold miner Uzhuralzoloto A Russian court ruled last year that the majority stake in UGC should be seized and transferred to the state. Reuters | March 16, 2026 | 9:20 am
Harena eyes California rare earth, uranium assets The assets have already delivered strong results for heavy rare earths and uranium, Harena's chairman said. Staff Writer | March 16, 2026 | 9:07 am
ACG Metals hunts copper deals to build Western supply Miner explores acquisitions across the vast Tethyan Belt as copper demand rises and prices turn volatile. MINING.COM Editor | March 16, 2026 | 8:40 am
Falcon seeks $100M from Guinea in World Bank court The dispute stems from a May 2025 decree issued by Guinea’s president that revoked more than 50 exploration and mining permits. Frédéric Tomesco | March 16, 2026 | 8:17 am
Orion closes largest ever fundraise, bringing total AUM over $9B So far, it is already 61% committed across a portfolio of projects, Orion said. Staff Writer | March 16, 2026 | 8:02 am
Trafigura to help Venezuela’s Minerven develop a responsible gold-sourcing program Trafigura, also involved in Venezuela's oil trading pact with the US, agreed to purchase and sell gold dore produced only by Minerven-owned operations. Reuters | March 16, 2026 | 8:02 am
Zimbabwe’s RioZim coal unit loses operating license after appeal The government cancelled the license for the Sengwa coal mine under its “use-it-or-lose-it” policy. Bloomberg News | March 16, 2026 | 7:38 am