Copper traders get deja vu as Comex arbitrage reopens The re-opening of the so-called Comex arbitrage comes ahead of an expected update on potential US tariffs on refined copper in June. Reuters | April 13, 2026 | 9:59 am
Lithium Ionic confirms ‘valid’ title to Brazil mineral claims amid regulatory speculation Company said its claims are supported by legal title opinions and publicly available records maintained by Brazil’s National Mining Agency. Staff Writer | April 13, 2026 | 9:51 am
M&A: Denarius targets Emerita in Spain’s zinc-copper belt Emerita hasn’t indicated whether it will engage with the offer, which would require board approval, due diligence and shareholder support. Colin McClelland | April 13, 2026 | 9:05 am
Swiss bank UBP buying gold again, forecasting $6,000 year-end UBP is looking to further rebuild its gold positions after they recovered to around 6% of discretionary portfolios. Bloomberg News | April 13, 2026 | 8:52 am
KoBold launches AI-driven lithium push in DRC Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold starts extensive lithium exploration in a rich, underexplored minerals region. Staff Writer | April 13, 2026 | 8:35 am
Gold price edges lower after failed US-Iran peace talks Spot gold fell as much as 2.2% to below $4,650 an ounce. Staff Writer | April 13, 2026 | 8:33 am
Hormuz Strait closure could have ‘profound’ mining impact: Friedland With about 50% of the global seaborne sulphur supply cut off, the markets are becoming extremely tight, the Ivanhoe founder said. Frédéric Tomesco | April 13, 2026 | 8:09 am
Two Chinese firms granted lithium export quotas from Zimbabwe Both Sinomine Resource and Chengxin Lithium have received export quotas, state media reported. Reuters | April 13, 2026 | 7:44 am
Venezuela hopes to lure back international miners, but it’s a risky business Those in the sprawling southeastern state of Bolivar are skeptical companies will be able to meaningfully invest without major improvements to security. Reuters | April 13, 2026 | 7:38 am