Chile signals Codelco governance overhaul amid debt concerns The administration of President José Antonio Kast is looking to take a more profit-driven approach to Codelco after delays. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2026 | 2:29 pm
Fertilizer maker Mosaic cuts output after Iran war raises costs The company also withdrew its phosphate production guidance for 2026. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2026 | 1:56 pm
Copper price shrugs off Middle East uncertainty to near record high “The market has moved on from the impact of the US-Iran conflict, and copper has its own distinct price trend now,” one analyst said. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2026 | 1:39 pm
Gold Candle acquires Pan American Silver’s Larder property in the Abitibi The property, located 35 km east of Kirkland Lake, adds over 6,400 hectares to Gold Candle’s land package. Staff Writer | May 11, 2026 | 1:25 pm
Freeport says Grasberg recovery not delayed until 2028, stands by 2027 forecast Freeport CEO Kathleen Quirk plans to discuss the Grasberg operations on Tuesday. Reuters | May 11, 2026 | 12:01 pm
Ionic-led project demonstrates viable recycled rare earth supply chain for EV motors Company said it has successfully led a ground-breaking project that also involves LCM, GKN and Ford. Staff Writer | May 11, 2026 | 10:15 am
McEwen Copper taps financial firm to manage $2.4B loan for Argentina copper project The company is targeting a 40-60 split between equity and debt for the $4 billion total. Reuters | May 11, 2026 | 9:30 am
Silver price jumps to two-week high despite US-Iran deadlock Spot silver surged as much as 7% to nearly $86 an ounce. Staff Writer | May 11, 2026 | 9:15 am
Rare earths get bulk of Trump’s ‘uneven’ $18.6B funding despite small role The funding breaks down into about $15.9 billion in loans, $2.1 billion in equity investments and $615 million in grants, says BMO. Blair McBride | May 11, 2026 | 8:53 am