Tesla drops threat to scrap graphite supply deal with Syrah Under its 2021 contract with Tesla, Syrah aimed to supply 8,000 metric tons of graphite anode materials over four years. Reuters | June 1, 2026 | 7:10 am
Zambia’s ZCCM-IH partners with Chinese firm to build 600MW coal plant The plant will be developed in two phases with construction of 300 MW in the first. Reuters | June 1, 2026 | 7:03 am
USA Rare Earth deepens France bet with $204M expansion Rare earth producer eyes major French buildout as Western governments race to secure critical mineral supply. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 1, 2026 | 5:03 am
Pan American approves $146M Timmins expansion Investment in Ontario targets deeper mining, new deposits and future production growth across the Timmins camp. Staff Writer | June 1, 2026 | 3:55 am
Zijin’s $4B acquisition of Allied Gold faces delay in China: FT According to the FT, Chinese regulators are having doubts over the premium that Zijin is paying and jurisdiction risks associated with Allied's assets. Staff Writer | May 31, 2026 | 9:59 am
China mine collapse kills five, days after deadly Shanxi blast An illegal excavation site collapsed in Huize County, Yunnan province. Bloomberg News | May 31, 2026 | 8:46 am
Congo adds lithium to strategic minerals in higher tax bracket Tantalum, niobium, tungsten, uranium and rare earths were also added to the list. Bloomberg News | May 31, 2026 | 8:37 am
Trump issues memo on higher pay for national security staff involved with critical minerals Up to 400 positions will be eligible, according to the White House release. Reuters | May 30, 2026 | 1:34 pm
Trafigura awarded $92 million in arbitration with Zambia’s ZCCM Trafigura initiated the case two years ago over a prepayment agreement with Konkola Copper Mines. Bloomberg News | May 29, 2026 | 7:01 pm