Fujimori leads Peru presidential vote as mining risks rise Peru heads to a decisive run-off amid policy uncertainty and rising pressure on a mining sector central to growth. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 13, 2026 | 4:14 am
Middle East war drives up Codelco copper costs in Chile The war has pushed Codelco's cash cost up by at least 10 cents per pound, its chairman said. Reuters | April 13, 2026 | 12:03 am
Chinese rare earth producer hikes Q2 price by 44% China Northern Rare Earth Group said it had set its rare earth concentrate transaction price for Q2 2026 at 38,804 yuan (about $5,390) per tonne. Staff Writer | April 12, 2026 | 10:41 am
Deep-sea mining heats up as new player challenges early mover advantage Deep Sea Minerals is targeting exploration licenses in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. Amanda Stutt | April 12, 2026 | 9:49 am
Op-Ed: How gold became national security infrastructure Countries repatriating sovereign gold are not isolated portfolio decisions, David Zaikin writes. David Zaikin | April 12, 2026 | 9:48 am
US, Australia offer $600M backing for rare earth refinery project The refinery being developed by Tronox Holdings would use existing mining and processing capacity to produce mixed rare earth carbonate. Bloomberg News | April 12, 2026 | 9:46 am
Botswana’s president courts Oman amid De Beers’ control battle The meetings come ahead of an April 16 deadline for bids of the 85% stake in De Beers. Bloomberg News | April 12, 2026 | 9:38 am
New woe besets British Columbia’s two biggest gold projects Seabridge's push for permits is being delayed by the BC government until the miner’s court fight with neighbour Tudor Gold is resolved. Henry Lazenby | April 11, 2026 | 8:42 pm
Top Gulf aluminum maker declares force majeure on some contracts Emirates Global Aluminium invoked force majeure clauses to suspend at least some deliveries. Bloomberg News | April 11, 2026 | 8:38 pm