Seabridge Gold releases first Snip North resource estimate Seabridge said its team has defined an inferred mineral resource containing 9.2 million oz. of gold, 28.3 million oz. of silver and 923 million lb. of copper. Staff Writer | April 15, 2026 | 9:21 am
China’s aluminum exports to surge as Mideast disruptions persist March exports of 485,000 tons were 13% higher than February. Bloomberg News | April 15, 2026 | 8:52 am
CATL earmarks $4.4B for critical minerals mining arm The move comes at a time when battery manufacturers are grappling with rising costs and supply uncertainty for their raw materials. Staff Writer | April 15, 2026 | 8:02 am
Shut Nova Scotia mine may hold $86M in gold St Barbara has secured Nova Scotia’s approval to process about 3 million tonnes of ore remaining at the closed Touquoy gold mine. Colin McClelland | April 15, 2026 | 8:02 am
Iran war, Indonesia curbs to support nickel price: Report Citing “a structurally firmer price environment,” BMI on Tuesday raised its 2026 nickel price forecast to $16,600 per tonne. Frédéric Tomesco | April 15, 2026 | 7:39 am
Silver faces sixth year of deficit with stock drawdown raising squeeze risks, research shows The global silver market deficit is expected to widen to 46.3 million ounces in 2026 from 40.3 million in 2025, says Metals Focus. Reuters | April 15, 2026 | 7:20 am
Indonesia nickel smelter group says new ore pricing formula would hurt industry FINI estimated that production costs of mixed hydro precipitate would increase by around $2,400-$2,600 per metric ton. Reuters | April 15, 2026 | 7:11 am
LKAB plan for Swedish rare earths mine could breach Sami rights, report says Per Geijer, located near LKAB's existing Kiruna mine, is one of the European Union's flagship projects in its strategy to reduce reliance on China. Reuters | April 15, 2026 | 7:07 am
Newmont halts Cadia gold mine after earthquake Seismic activity in New South Wales forced a shutdown and inspections, dragging the gold major lower in early trade. Staff Writer | April 15, 2026 | 5:11 am