Iran war, Indonesia curbs to support nickel price: Report Citing “a structurally firmer price environment,” BMI on Tuesday raised its 2026 nickel price forecast to $16,600 per tonne. Frédéric Tomesco | April 15, 2026 | 7:39 am
Silver faces sixth year of deficit with stock drawdown raising squeeze risks, research shows The global silver market deficit is expected to widen to 46.3 million ounces in 2026 from 40.3 million in 2025, says Metals Focus. Reuters | April 15, 2026 | 7:20 am
Indonesia nickel smelter group says new ore pricing formula would hurt industry FINI estimated that production costs of mixed hydro precipitate would increase by around $2,400-$2,600 per metric ton. Reuters | April 15, 2026 | 7:11 am
LKAB plan for Swedish rare earths mine could breach Sami rights, report says Per Geijer, located near LKAB's existing Kiruna mine, is one of the European Union's flagship projects in its strategy to reduce reliance on China. Reuters | April 15, 2026 | 7:07 am
Newmont halts Cadia gold mine after earthquake Seismic activity in New South Wales forced a shutdown and inspections, dragging the gold major lower in early trade. Staff Writer | April 15, 2026 | 5:11 am
Hancock, Rio Tinto ordered to pay Hope Downs royalties to ex-partners Court backed the descendants of Peter Wright and Don Rhodes, leaving the final payout to be set in a later trial. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2026 | 4:26 am
BC Court upholds personal liability for mining execs in environmental violations Judges established a two-part test for securing convictions against corporate leaders. Staff Writer | April 15, 2026 | 3:51 am
Antofagasta backs 2026 goals despite copper output dip Costs drop sharply in the first three months of the year, but the Chilean miner expects production gains through the year. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2026 | 3:47 am
Gold price holds gain as renewed push for US-Iran talks eases risks The situation in the Middle East remains fragile as a standoff persists around the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg News | April 14, 2026 | 4:38 pm