Ionic-led project demonstrates viable recycled rare earth supply chain for EV motors Company said it has successfully led a ground-breaking project that also involves LCM, GKN and Ford. Staff Writer | May 11, 2026 | 10:15 am
McEwen Copper taps financial firm to manage $2.4B loan for Argentina copper project The company is targeting a 40-60 split between equity and debt for the $4 billion total. Reuters | May 11, 2026 | 9:30 am
Silver price jumps to two-week high despite US-Iran deadlock Spot silver surged as much as 7% to nearly $86 an ounce. Staff Writer | May 11, 2026 | 9:15 am
Rare earths get bulk of Trump’s ‘uneven’ $18.6B funding despite small role The funding breaks down into about $15.9 billion in loans, $2.1 billion in equity investments and $615 million in grants, says BMO. Blair McBride | May 11, 2026 | 8:53 am
Dateline Resources confirms strong margins for California gold project The project could generate more than $1 billion in undiscounted free cash flows (before tax), a new feasibility study shows. Staff Writer | May 11, 2026 | 8:36 am
India tries ‘unusual move’ to stop gold buying as Iran war bites forex Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Indians to stop buying gold jewellery for a year. Colin McClelland | May 11, 2026 | 8:13 am
Brazilian inspectors fine Sigma Lithium for using banned waste pile Three of Sigma's waste piles had been shut down last December, but inspectors found that trucks were still depositing waste onto one of them. Reuters | May 11, 2026 | 7:57 am
Race for critical minerals leaves EU struggling to keep up With Europe, budgets are stretched, and many EU countries are unsure on how to engage. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2026 | 7:51 am
Zimbabwe sovereign wealth fund seeks $250M to boost gold output Last year, Mutapa Investment Fund produced 3.6 tons of gold; output has slipped to 3.3 tons this year, all of which is sold to the state refiner. Bloomberg News | May 11, 2026 | 7:33 am