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
Column: Iran war gives small boost to thermal coal, further gains possible With the prices for spot LNG and oil-linked long-term LNG rising, thermal coal is getting more competitive. Reuters | May 5, 2026 | 3:29 pm
Aluminum price jumps the most in three weeks as US-Iran truce holds Aluminum prices have also been supported by supply tightness in the physical market with the Middle East conflict disrupting metal shipments. Bloomberg News | May 5, 2026 | 2:29 pm
G7 in talks to set up permanent unit to oversee critical minerals agenda The secretariat could be housed at the International Energy Agency or the OECD, sources told Reuters. Reuters | May 5, 2026 | 1:12 pm
Geopolitical shocks build copper’s bull case: Sprott The tailwinds from both the demand and supply sides, reinforced by the Middle East conflict, will shape copper's trajectory in the coming months, Sprott says. Staff Writer | May 5, 2026 | 10:36 am