Mining billionaire calls on China to push green ship fuel deal China should be pushing to decarbonize global shipping fuel, says Australian billionaire miner Andrew Forrest. Bloomberg News | June 23, 2026 | 7:11 am
Vedanta’s CopperTech Metals targets $3.6 billion valuation in US IPO The offering comes as CopperTech plans to spend $2.7 billion over the next five fiscal years to ramp up copper production. Reuters | June 23, 2026 | 7:06 am
Norilsk Nickel sees 2026 global palladium surplus of 300,000 oz Nornickel sees global primary palladium production falling 2% year-on-year in 2026 to 6.1 million oz. Reuters | June 23, 2026 | 6:57 am
Hyundai backs ioneer’s Nevada lithium-boron project New partnerships boost financing and development plans for one of North America's most advanced lithium projects. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 23, 2026 | 5:07 am
Energy Fuels to buy Germany’s VAC as rare earths magnet race heats up The $1.9 billion cash-and-stock deal makes it one of the world's largest non-Chinese producers of magnets. Reuters | June 23, 2026 | 4:41 am
Ground view Kazakhstan: The visibility bargain Qarmet, a Kazakhstani steel and mining company, inherited deadly mines and responded with extensive surveillance. Erik Groves | June 23, 2026 | 4:05 am
US sanctions shut Canada’s only cobalt refinery Sherritt’s refinery in Alberta goes idle as sanctions disrupt Cuban nickel supply and force cost-cutting measures. Staff Writer | June 23, 2026 | 3:53 am
Iluka secures $1.2B loan from Australia for rare earths refinery Company expects the first tranche of the funding, comprising A$1.25 billion, to be fully drawn by 2026-end. Reuters | June 22, 2026 | 4:21 pm
USA Rare Earth rebuts MP Materials lawsuit as rivalry deepens MP Materials had accused USA Rare Earth of a corporate “raiding campaign” that saw the company poach several MP employees. Bloomberg News | June 22, 2026 | 4:02 pm