Ghana mineworkers warn local outsourcing rule will cut wages, jobs The union, which represents about 14,000 workers, vowed to mount stiff resistance to the policy, including possible strikes and protests. Reuters | April 24, 2026 | 9:47 am
Allied Critical fast-tracks tungsten production plans with $40M financing "The pilot plant at Vila Verde is on track this year to bring online tungsten concentrates," company CEO says. Staff Writer | April 24, 2026 | 9:46 am
US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals with eye to broader agreement The plan includes an agreement to collaborate on setting price floors, subsidies and other trade measures. Reuters | April 24, 2026 | 9:35 am
Funders commit $1.3 billion to Zambia critical minerals rail The 830-kilometer railway will cost as much as $5 billion, with construction set to start this year and completion slated for 2030. Bloomberg News | April 24, 2026 | 7:43 am
Swiss central bank has no plans to increase gold reserves, says chairman The SNB holds 1,040 tonnes of gold, 70% of which it stores in Switzerland and 30% abroad. Reuters | April 24, 2026 | 7:26 am
War squeezes global mining as diesel and acid supplies tighten If war-related upheavals intensify, it could start eroding the 23 million tons of copper mined per year. Bloomberg News | April 24, 2026 | 7:21 am
India gold premiums hit over 10-week high on tight supply Dealers quoted premiums of up to $15 an ounce over official domestic prices this week, inclusive of 6% import and 3% sales levies. Reuters | April 24, 2026 | 7:08 am
Brazil rejects ‘TerraBras’ as US minerals deal stalls Government sees "no need" for a state-run critical minerals company as policy holdups and tensions hinder progress on a deal with Washington. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 24, 2026 | 4:06 am
Column: Gulf aluminum disruption ripples up to alumina market Gulf aluminum smelters are highly dependent on imports of alumina, the intermediate product between bauxite and metal, to maintain operations. Reuters | April 23, 2026 | 4:47 pm