Syria pitches Ukraine-like minerals deal to US: Times The overtures to Washington are part of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's pledge to end Syria's international sanctions. Staff Writer | May 13, 2025 | 9:13 am
Rio Tinto bets big on Lithium Triangle’s brine riches CEO Jakob Stausholm says brines in Argentina, Chile and Bolivia offer the best chance for the world to access low-cost, high-quality lithium. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 13, 2025 | 8:33 am
Orano files lawsuit over staff detention in Niger Orano said it had been unable to contact its mining director in Niger, who was taken to the headquarters of the country's external intelligence agency. Reuters | May 13, 2025 | 8:12 am
Silver price touches $33, outperforms gold amid market recovery The move comes after Labor Department data showed a smaller-than-anticipated inflation in April. Staff Writer | May 13, 2025 | 8:04 am
Copper prices rise amid US-China trade truce Tariff reductions announced Monday by Washington and Beijing eased pressure on commodities markets. Staff Writer | May 13, 2025 | 7:48 am
De Beers secretly sells discounted diamonds to selected traders The company has been selling the stones at a 10% to 20% discount to its set prices. Bloomberg News | May 13, 2025 | 7:00 am
China issues first rare earth magnet export permits, includes Volkswagen suppliers China has issued export permits to at least four rare earth magnet producers. Reuters | May 13, 2025 | 6:49 am
Patriot reveals North America’s largest shovel-ready lithium resource in Quebec The Shaakichiuwaanaan project now holds 108M tonnes at 1.4% lithium oxide, equating to 3.8M tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | May 13, 2025 | 6:34 am
Exxaro buys manganese mines in $640M diversification push Deal aligns with the coal miner’s strategy to diversify into energy-transitioning metals and renewable energy. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 13, 2025 | 3:49 am