Lynas CEO says US, Europe rules sway buyers from Chinese rare earths "In both cases, we are observing changed purchasing decisions so that consumers can comply with the regulations," CEO Amanda Lacaze says. Reuters | May 6, 2026 | 7:18 am
BHP CFO says new investors buying in on copper exposure, AI demand BHP reported a stronger-than-expected half-year underlying profit driven by copper. Reuters | May 6, 2026 | 7:14 am
Chile moves to formalize critical minerals strategy The initiative would create a special legal regime covering the full value chain of critical minerals, including rare earths. Staff Writer | May 6, 2026 | 6:03 am
Rio Tinto boss pushes cost cuts with jobs in focus Mining giant targets simpler operations and faster decisions as restructuring expands across global divisions. Kristie Batten | May 6, 2026 | 5:06 am
Argentina mining revival fuels $40B copper push Argentina draws global miners with vast copper and lithium potential, but political risk and local opposition complicate growth prospects. Amanda Stutt | May 6, 2026 | 5:02 am
BHP loses bid to appeal Brazil dam disaster ruling UK court rejected BHP’s appeal over the 2015 Brazil dam collapse, paving the way for a massive damages trial in 2027. Staff Writer | May 6, 2026 | 3:56 am
Eagle Nuclear Energy kicks off environmental baseline studies at Aurora uranium project Aurora is the largest conventional, measured and indicated uranium deposit in the US, the company has said. Staff Writer | May 5, 2026 | 5:17 pm
Vianode, JR Energy Solution sign graphite offtake LOI Vianode produces synthetic graphite in Norway and is currently developing production capacity in Canada. Staff Writer | May 5, 2026 | 4:35 pm
Direct diesel sales in Brazil surge after Petrobras–Vale deal, distributors push back In January, Petrobras announced an agreement with Vale to supply diesel for the miner's operations in the Minas Gerais state. Reuters | May 5, 2026 | 3:52 pm