Rio Tinto hands Sovereign full control of Malawi graphite project The move strengthens Kasiya's position as a potential non-Chinese supplier of rutile, graphite and rare earth products. Staff Writer | July 8, 2026 | 5:54 am
BHP faces first Port Hedland strike in decades A planned eight-hour walkout tests labour relations at Australia’s biggest iron-ore export hub as negotiations continue. Staff Writer | July 8, 2026 | 5:03 am
Trump puts Greenland’s rare earths back on the table for NATO Trump renews his claim that Greenland is vital to the US and global security, but Denmark insists the Arctic island is not for sale. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 8, 2026 | 3:48 am
Yen shorts just hit a 19-year high. Gold did this last time Hedge funds' crowded yen shorts and Japan's intervention, plus gold above $4,100, may trigger a metals market jolt. Staff Writer | July 7, 2026 | 11:30 am
Op-ed: The paradigm shift in critical mineral investment –Tungsten is just the beginning. Critical minerals strategies must shift from catching up with China to targeting contestable markets where real leverage remains. Nicholas Vafeas | July 7, 2026 | 11:01 am
South32 clears key US hurdle for $2B Arizona mine Federal approval allows South32 to expand Hermosa as the US pushes domestic critical minerals. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2026 | 9:49 am
Caterpillar buys Skycatch to boost AI mine technology The deal adds AI-powered spatial data and digital twin capabilities to Caterpillar's growing mining technology platform. Staff Writer | July 7, 2026 | 9:47 am
Hong Kong begins trial operation of new gold clearing system Hong Kong has secured first-mover advantage in a push to become Asia’s preeminent hub for gold trading. Bloomberg News | July 7, 2026 | 7:57 am
Canada set to back Teck’s BC smelter to boost germanium output: report Canada plans major funding for Teck’s Trail facility to boost germanium production and secure North American critical mineral supply chains. Frederic Tomesco | July 7, 2026 | 7:48 am