Energy storage boom strengthens demand outlook for beaten-down lithium The data centre building boom in China and globally has also driven growing power storage demand for lithium, analyst says. Reuters | January 4, 2026 | 5:54 pm
Korea Zinc revises share issuance for US smelter to $1.94 billion The $1.94 billion would fund the establishment of a non-ferrous metal smelter for the production of core minerals such as antimony and gallium. Reuters | January 4, 2026 | 11:55 am
Ganfeng Lithium says it may face insider-trading charges In a statement published in July 2024, Ganfeng said it had traded shares of Jiangxi Special Electric Motor Co. in 2020 using insider information. Bloomberg News | January 4, 2026 | 9:02 am
Botswana to open embassy in Moscow, open up to Russia in rare earths and diamonds Russia is seeking to strengthen its foothold in Africa amid the wider confrontation with the West. Reuters | January 4, 2026 | 8:52 am
Coronado’s Curragh mining suspension adds to financial woes A roof collapse occurred at about 3 p.m. local time Friday at Curragh’s Mammoth underground mine. Bloomberg News | January 3, 2026 | 7:53 pm
Mulberry Industries, Ramaco Resources enter rare earth offtake MOU for Brook mine Brook, in Wyoming, is America's first new rare earth element and critical mineral mine in over 70 years. Staff Writer | January 2, 2026 | 3:05 pm
US must ramp up titanium capacity to avoid squeeze, Project Blue founder says Western aerospace manufacturers will need 1.6 million tonnes of titanium by 2044, but supply is increasingly controlled by geopolitical rivals Russia and China. Amanda Stutt | January 2, 2026 | 2:02 pm
India’s coal supply glut forces top miner to explore exports Coal India has been sitting on bloated inventories of unsold fuel after a milder-than-expected summer subdued demand for electricity last year. Bloomberg News | January 2, 2026 | 12:43 pm
Northern Star shares fall after miner cuts production forecast The miner has revised down its annual production guidance to 1.6 million to 1.7 million ounces from 1.7 million to 1.8 million ounces. Bloomberg News | January 2, 2026 | 10:06 am