Zimbabwe export ban a temporary dent on lithium supply, says Fitch’s BMI In response to the near-term supply concerns, BMI has raised its 2026 price forecasts for lithium. Staff Writer | March 3, 2026 | 9:21 am
Vale Base Metals aims to be IPO-ready by midyear, CEO says Shaun Usmar said the target for getting the Vale unit ready for a potential IPO was 2027. Bloomberg News | March 3, 2026 | 8:24 am
Lupaka Gold sues Peru in US over $69 million arbitration award The Canadian miner won the award last year in an arbitration proceeding. Bloomberg News | March 3, 2026 | 8:19 am
Singapore taps JPMorgan, UBS to push regional gold hub ambition The Monetary Authority of Singapore has had meetings with lenders over recent months to assess the potential of the city-state as a physical trading hub. Bloomberg News | March 3, 2026 | 8:02 am
Gold price falls sharply on war-induced inflation fears Bullion has now wiped out all of its gains from last week, though it remains up by more than 17%. Staff Writer | March 3, 2026 | 7:54 am
China lithium prices tumble as weak EV sales, Middle East war cloud demand outlook The most-active lithium carbonate contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange fell 12.99% to close daytime trading. Reuters | March 3, 2026 | 7:06 am
Shorter commodity cycles reshaping trading, value: McKinsey Consultancy says that AI, partnerships and faster capital deployment are driving a structural shift in global commodity markets. Staff Writer | March 3, 2026 | 6:49 am
Lithium demand to top 13M tonnes by 2050: WoodMac The consultancy sees supply gaps by 2028 as EV and storage growth accelerates global consumption. Staff Writer | March 3, 2026 | 5:23 am
Rare Earths Norway says Fen resource 81% larger Indicated and inferred resources total 15.9 million tonnes, up from 8.8 million in 2024, making it Europe's largest rare earth deposit. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 3, 2026 | 4:06 am