China accelerates plans for sulphur futures as Iran war amplifies price swings The Dalian Commodity Exchange could list the sulphur futures contracts in the fourth quarter of this year. Reuters | June 29, 2026 | 3:16 am
Nigeria identifies major new critical minerals district, large lithium discovery The African country said its Kaduna state represents a "world-class" mineral province and one of the most significant discoveries in recent years. Staff Writer | June 28, 2026 | 9:46 am
Canada, Japan consider critical minerals joint stockpiling in hunt for China alternatives Ottawa and Tokyo are in talks on options for cooperation including joint mining projects, off-take agreements and stockpiling arrangements. Reuters | June 27, 2026 | 4:09 pm
Bolivia pushes industry reforms after 53 days of protests President Rodrigo Paz is right back where he was just two months ago: attempting to reform the nationalistic laws that dictate the country’s key industries. Bloomberg News | June 27, 2026 | 3:36 pm
Trump administration issues emergency order to keep Colorado coal plant operating Plant was originally scheduled to shut down at the end of 2025, but in December and again in March, Secretary Wright issued emergency orders. Staff Writer | June 26, 2026 | 3:39 pm
Integra grows reserve by 74% at Florida Canyon gold mine The update raises annual production about 17% to 82,000 oz. gold. Blair McBride | June 26, 2026 | 3:08 pm
Sherritt warns of going-concern risk after Trump Cuba sanctions The company halted production at its nickel and cobalt mine in eastern Cuba in February because of a dire energy crisis on the island. Bloomberg News | June 26, 2026 | 2:50 pm
Op-Ed: DRC is setting the terms of global competition for critical minerals At the centre lies cobalt and the Congolese strategy to move up the value chain. Cyril Widdershoven | June 26, 2026 | 1:56 pm
Aluminum price posts fourth weekly decline on Mideast supply return The metal fell 6.4% this week as the interim US-Iran peace deal fueled expectations of renewed shipments from the region. Bloomberg News | June 26, 2026 | 1:14 pm