First Phosphate update expands EV battery ingredient fourfold in Quebec The update outlines 6.2 million measured pit-constrained tonnes grading 7.7% phosphate and 198.5 million indicated tonnes at 6%. Blair McBride | May 26, 2026 | 8:15 am
Kinross bets $3B on Chile gold district growth Kinross advances one of Chile’s biggest proposed gold mines as Atacama cements its global mining hub role. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 26, 2026 | 8:03 am
China aluminum market braces for launch of Guinea export curbs Guinea’s initiative follows moves by the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zimbabwe to restrict exports of cobalt and lithium, respectively. Bloomberg News | May 26, 2026 | 7:49 am
Codelco says operations normal after earthquake A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the mining region of Antofagasta on Monday afternoon. Reuters | May 26, 2026 | 7:48 am
Hidden tunnels, fake doors: China probes mining tragedy that killed 82 Concealed mining tunnels, falsified drawings, and outsourced and unregistered miners were contributing factors, Xinhua reported. Reuters | May 26, 2026 | 7:43 am
Russia fails again to sell stake in gold miner UGC This time, the auction was declared invalid because only one bidder submitted a complete application and paid the deposit. Reuters | May 26, 2026 | 7:32 am
China’s Jinchuan says $145 million missing in Congo mine probe Investigators said former employees exploited weak internal controls over several years to route funds. Bloomberg News | May 26, 2026 | 7:28 am
Strong Chile earthquake shakes mining hub, but damage is minimal Codelco halted some activities due to lack of visibility in pits or interruption of electricity supplies in specific areas. Reuters | May 26, 2026 | 7:17 am
MinRes, Jiangxi Ganfeng to invest $351M in Mt Marion lithium project The investment will be used for a flotation plant, underground pre-production development and infrastructure. Reuters | May 26, 2026 | 7:06 am