Mideast aluminum makers suffer damage from Iranian attacks The region’s top producer, Emirates Global Aluminium, said it sustained “significant damage” at its site in Abu Dhabi. Bloomberg News | March 29, 2026 | 12:43 pm
Site visit: EnergyX launches first US direct lithium extraction plant in Texas Located in the Smackover formation, project Lonestar is the first DLE facility in the state to process locally sourced brine. Amanda Stutt | March 29, 2026 | 12:38 pm
Wells Fargo doubles down on gold price despite slump The bank projects prices to reach between $6,100 and $6,300 an ounce by the end of the year. Staff Writer | March 29, 2026 | 11:41 am
Vedanta to split into five companies next month, FT reports After the demerger, the company will operate as Vedanta Limited, housing its base metals business. Reuters | March 29, 2026 | 10:40 am
Dip-buyers arrive to pull gold back from brink of a bear market Gold prices have fallen by 15% this month, creating a test of faith for gold bulls. Bloomberg News | March 29, 2026 | 10:32 am
EU trade commissioner discusses critical minerals, tariffs with US Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Saturday he held a "very positive" meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Reuters | March 28, 2026 | 9:50 am
US issues new Venezuela-related general licenses for critical minerals The licenses authorize "the supply of certain items and services for minerals operations", according to the Treasury Department website. Reuters | March 28, 2026 | 9:40 am
Vale extends exhaustion date of Itabira iron ore complex The projected exhaustion date of its Itabira iron ore complex has been extended from 2041 to 2053. Reuters | March 27, 2026 | 7:55 pm
Copper price posts first weekly gain since war on China demand Most industrial metals on the London Metal Exchange settled higher on Friday. Bloomberg News | March 27, 2026 | 12:38 pm