Macquarie says copper is oversupplied and overpriced Copper is down 16% from January, but more pain could be ahead as global inventories grow to unprecedented levels and fundamentals deteriorate. Frik Els | March 26, 2026 | 8:07 pm
Column: Iran war fuel crisis gives electric cars a long-term boost Fears of fuel shortages are likely to boost the appeal of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, as well as electric motorbikes in Asia. Reuters | March 26, 2026 | 4:08 pm
Chile’s government sacks head of state miner ENAMI The company advisory sent to the local securities regulator was signed by Javiera Estrada, interim executive vice president. Reuters | March 26, 2026 | 3:42 pm
GM-backed EnergyX to launch Texas lithium facility The Lonestar demonstration plant will produce roughly 250 metric tons per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate equivalent. Reuters | March 26, 2026 | 3:36 pm
Ivanhoe Atlantic secures Liberia approval for iron ore transport The government of Liberia has accepted the environmental and social impact assessment submitted for Phase 1 project activities. Staff Writer | March 26, 2026 | 11:59 am
Cerro de Pasco soars on expanded Quiulacocha tailings access The company is authorized to execute a broad technical program, with drilling to begin in the coming months. Staff Writer | March 26, 2026 | 10:53 am
SAGA Metals acquires titanium property from Rio Tinto The Garneau property comprises 120 claims covering 64.5 sq. km within the Havre-Saint-Pierre anorthosite complex. Staff Writer | March 26, 2026 | 10:02 am
USA Rare Earth commissions new magnet production line at Oklahoma plant USAR’s 310,000-square-foot facility in Stillwater officially opened in 2025. Staff Writer | March 26, 2026 | 10:00 am
Chile lawmakers approve desalinization bill Over 20 desalination plants already operate in Chile, with a large portion of these used by the mining sector. Reuters | March 26, 2026 | 9:16 am