South Africa proposes extending auto incentives to battery materials The current list of "standard materials" covered by the incentives only includes inputs such as aluminum, steel and platinum group metals. Reuters | June 9, 2026 | 7:14 am
India’s gold tariff hike fuels smuggling revival, squeezes banks and refiners The grey market discount has gone beyond $200 per ounce, or more than 4%, one bullion dealer said. Reuters | June 9, 2026 | 7:08 am
China’s aluminum exports surged in May as Iran war keeps supply tight In the first five months of 2026, unwrought aluminum and product exports surged 10.4%. Reuters | June 9, 2026 | 7:02 am
Op-Ed: Lithium’s threat isn’t demand, but pricing Battery substitutes are advancing, but the bigger challenge for producers is slower growth and tighter margins. Juan Ignacio Guzmán, GEM Mining Consulting | June 9, 2026 | 6:58 am
China’s May rare earth exports climb to four-month high Exports of rare earths rose 3.4% from the prior month. Reuters | June 9, 2026 | 6:56 am
Eldorado nears C$100M bet on Amex as Perron advances The financing deals followed Amex’ April feasibility, which raised annual gold production by about 47%. Denise Heckbert | June 9, 2026 | 6:42 am
Peru election too close to call as vote tally drags on Investors weigh mining and economic risks as Peru’s presidential race remains deadlocked with most ballots counted. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2026 | 5:03 am
Rio Tinto boosts funding for Canadian communities by 30% Annual investment of C$13 million will support local priorities focused on education, food security and environmental issues. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2026 | 3:49 am
First Atlantic, Vema partner to unlock hydrogen potential in Newfoundland Locally produced hydrogen at the Pipestone project could support on-site energy needs for a large-scale nickel and cobalt mining district. Staff Writer | June 8, 2026 | 3:31 pm