Syrah Resources buys more time for Tesla graphite supply deal The 2021 agreement to supply 8,000 metric tons of graphite a year over four years is key to Syrah’s Vidalia, Louisiana operations. Reuters | January 18, 2026 | 4:31 pm
US in talks with Brazil on rare earth partnership: FT Some diplomats and lobbyists see a "chance of a deal" materializing, Financial Times said, citing officials involved in talks. Staff Writer | January 18, 2026 | 10:42 am
China receives first shipment of Simandou iron ore A vessel carrying nearly 200,000 metric tons of iron ore arrived in Majishan port in East China's Zhejiang province on January 17. Reuters | January 18, 2026 | 9:13 am
Copper at heart of probable Rio bid for Glencore: RBC A premium of 15% to 30% to Glencore’s early January share price could get the deal done, RBC analyst said. Frédéric Tomesco | January 18, 2026 | 6:47 am
Silver’s extreme parabola Silver’s vertical moonshot has accelerated into a dangerous extreme parabola. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | January 18, 2026 | 6:30 am
Column: Tin price bubble spells toil and trouble for global industry The tin market has kicked off the new year in explosive form. Reuters | January 18, 2026 | 6:20 am
Mining’s top ten ESG trends for 2026 A volatile global order, intensifying climate extremes, and the race for critical minerals are reshaping mining in 2026. Elizabeth Freele and Rachel Dekker | January 16, 2026 | 3:31 pm
Hedge funds slash bullish silver wagers to 22-month low Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 15% for the week ended Jan. 13. Bloomberg News | January 16, 2026 | 2:37 pm
Sandvik partners with Vale Base Metals for autonomous surface drill fleet expansions Sandvik will supply 16 surface drills with AutoMine readiness for Vale Base Metals’ copper operations in Brazil. Sandvik | January 16, 2026 | 1:31 pm