Giustra: Copper market needs six new mines a year to 2050 Frank Giustra sees looming copper shortages and mounting debt reshaping mining, gold and global capital flows. Staff Writer | July 10, 2026 | 9:15 am
IDEX finds tungsten in Idaho copper drilling IDEX Metals has added a critical-metals angle to the Kismet target at its Freeze copper project in Idaho. Henry Lazenby | July 10, 2026 | 9:01 am
Mogotes says drilling expands Andes copper-gold target Mogotes Metals expands its Albor copper-gold discovery at Filo Sur with near-surface drill results in the prolific Vicuña district. Frederic Tomesco | July 10, 2026 | 8:37 am
EGA to ramp up Al Taweelah alumina refinery to 50% of capacity within days The restart raised expectations for a faster-than-expected recovery of aluminum production in the Gulf region. Reuters | July 10, 2026 | 7:51 am
Burkina Faso grants permit to state-owned gold miner for Bouboulou project The project will require more than 32 billion CFA francs ($56.1 million) in investment. Reuters | July 10, 2026 | 7:48 am
Fortuna bets $71M on Latin America gold growth Fortuna targets stronger gold output with new spending in Argentina and Peru while advancing exploration and mine expansion. Staff Writer | July 10, 2026 | 7:13 am
BHP strike threat lifts iron ore price for best week since May Supply risks in Australia offset weak Chinese steel demand, lifting iron ore toward its strongest weekly performance in two months. Staff Writer | July 10, 2026 | 5:26 am
Canada’s 20-year mine timeline hits multibillion-dollar wall New PwC report shows Canada takes six years longer than Australia to build a mine, risking competitive edge. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 10, 2026 | 5:03 am
Bloom Energy criticism spotlights obscure but vital rare mineral The attention of a short-selling hedge fund on US fuel-cell maker has thrust one of the world’s smallest and most obscure critical-mineral markets into the spotlight. Bloomberg News | July 9, 2026 | 4:03 pm