IEA sees $6.5 trillion at risk if China imposes rare earth curbs China’s rare earth export curbs could put $6.5 trillion of downstream production outside the country at risk each year if fully implemented, […] Bloomberg News | July 18, 2026 | 10:24 am
Wild weather disrupts copper mines and ports in central Chile Mining companies including Codelco, Antofagasta and Anglo American activated safety protocols. Bloomberg News | July 18, 2026 | 10:20 am
China seeks stable, transparent mineral rules from Indonesia China is Indonesia’s largest trading partner and a key investor in the country’s commodity and infrastructure sectors. Bloomberg News | July 18, 2026 | 10:15 am
China’s June aluminum imports fall as higher overseas prices curb flow Imports of unwrought aluminum and aluminum products declined 17.4% in June. Reuters | July 18, 2026 | 10:09 am
Panama bids for full ownership of strategic oil terminal The acquisition will give Panama 100% ownership of Petroterminal. Reuters | July 17, 2026 | 3:19 pm
Sherritt bondholders push miner to weigh rival rescue plan Toronto-based Sherritt is one of Cuba’s largest foreign investors, but the company has been in turmoil. Bloomberg News | July 17, 2026 | 1:57 pm
BC, Simpcw First Nation sign consent agreement for Trekor Metals’ Yellowhead copper project The company envisions the Yellowhead as a 90,000-tonne-per-day open pit mine that would run for 25 years. Staff Writer | July 17, 2026 | 1:29 pm
Sigma Lithium chair says cash flow will cover key debt maturity Sigma has faced mounting scrutiny from analysts and investors since October, when it said it would temporarily shut its sole operating mine. Bloomberg News | July 17, 2026 | 12:54 pm
Rule Symposium Video: Mining M&A wave seen building Capital markets have pushed miners to return cash through dividends and share buybacks after the sector’s costly spending spree from 2000 to 2010. Northern Miner Staff | July 17, 2026 | 12:53 pm