Anglo American, Codelco to add 2.7Mt copper with no new mine The companies will merge two of Chile's largest copper operations, increasing production by millions of tonnes over 20 years. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2026 | 10:15 am
Botswana’s Debswana plans 20% diamond output hike in 2026 Diamonds typically account for about a third of Botswana’s fiscal revenues. Reuters | June 24, 2026 | 9:32 am
Canada eyes special status for Far North resource roads The federal government is considering granting national interest status to the C$2-billion Mackenzie Valley Highway and Grays Bay Road and Port initiative. Blair McBride | June 24, 2026 | 9:25 am
Macquarie sees iron ore losing freight boost, lifts coal view The Australian bank maintained its forecast for iron ore to average $103 a ton this year and $100 a ton in the third quarter. Bloomberg News | June 24, 2026 | 9:24 am
Brimstone, Century Aluminum to establish US ‘mine to metal’ aluminum supply chain Brimstone said it will supply producer Century with significant volumes of alumina from its forthcoming plant. Reuters | June 24, 2026 | 9:13 am
China plans whistleblower hotline to help it catch critical mineral smugglers Organizations and citizens can report a wide range of export control breaches, including transshipment, to the Ministry of Commerce. Reuters | June 24, 2026 | 9:06 am
Zimbabwe exploring minerals-backed deals with China to fund infrastructure Harare has begun discussions with China Railway on resource-backed financing arrangements. Reuters | June 24, 2026 | 8:53 am
Gold selloff opens door to investors, miners have upside: BofA Previously, the bank had set a price target of $6,000/oz. by next spring. Staff Writer | June 24, 2026 | 8:40 am
Faraday drilling expands Copper Creek potential This year’s drilling program should “significantly” increase the resource base, analyst says. Frédéric Tomesco | June 24, 2026 | 8:32 am