University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Critical Materials Crossroads Engine awarded $160M The award positions the broader Missouri-Kansas corridor as a national hub for critical materials innovation, University says. Staff Writer | July 15, 2026 | 2:24 pm
Fujimori’s mining push could spur unrest in Peru, study says Study said most of Peru's main mining regions voted against Fujimori in the election. Reuters | July 15, 2026 | 2:08 pm
Column: So you want to build your own metals smelter? Building smelters to transform ore into metal offers a pathway to broader industrial and economic development, writes Andy Home. Reuters | July 15, 2026 | 1:42 pm
Congo Ebola outbreak disrupting US-backed minerals deal The outbreak, declared in mid-May, has infected 2,011 people and killed 754, according to government data. Reuters | July 15, 2026 | 1:13 pm
Cameco restarts Cigar Lake uranium mine On July 1, Cameco temporarily suspended operations, citing disruptions at the McClean Lake mill. Staff Writer | July 15, 2026 | 12:24 pm
Lead prices slump as Trafigura lifts LME stockpiles to a record Stockpiles tracked by the exchange surged by 86,500 tons to 456,575 tons on Wednesday. Bloomberg News | July 15, 2026 | 10:32 am
Codelco expects flat copper output in coming years The miner is working to recover from a slump in 2022 and 2023 when production fell to two-decade lows. Reuters | July 15, 2026 | 9:46 am
Altius raises $130M after royalty buys The St. John’s-based company plans to issue 3 million common shares at C$60.50 apiece, Colin McClelland | July 15, 2026 | 9:41 am
Ghana approves revised mining law to strengthen oversight Africa's top gold producer has been implementing reforms aimed at boosting state revenue and increasing local participation in its mineral wealth. Reuters | July 15, 2026 | 9:30 am