British Columbia gold miner sues province over “stripped” mining rights MCC Canadian Gold Ventures claims the province had lobbied the company to rescue a bankrupt, environmentally compromised gold mine. Staff Writer | June 22, 2026 | 3:16 pm
China’s rare earths curbs extend pressure on supply to Japan There have been no shipments to Japan of terbium or dysprosium oxide since November. Reuters | June 22, 2026 | 2:55 pm
TerraLithium, BHE Renewables advance toward commercial-scale lithium extraction The companies have achieved production of lithium chloride using their DLE process at BHE Renewables’ geothermal facility in California. Staff Writer | June 22, 2026 | 1:41 pm
BOEM initiates process toward potential Virginia mineral leases The agency said the effort aligns with the Trump administration's push to increase domestic mineral production. Reuters | June 22, 2026 | 12:15 pm
Column: Guinea bets bauxite dominance can reshape aluminum supply The West African country of Guinea has grown to be the world's largest supplier of bauxite, the raw material ultimately transformed into aluminum. Reuters | June 22, 2026 | 11:01 am
Gladiator raises $25M from BlackRock-led placement to fund Yukon drilling The fundraising allows the company to fully fund its 2026-2027 exploration campaign. Staff Writer | June 22, 2026 | 10:00 am
Brazil’s BNDES to partner with Vale, Petrobras on critical minerals President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had asked the bank to recycle its equity portfolio. Reuters | June 22, 2026 | 9:25 am
China lithium price slides on speculation over CATL mine restart Jianxiawo, owned by EV battery giant CATL, was forced to shut down in August 2025. Staff Writer | June 22, 2026 | 9:13 am
Exxaro working to transport more manganese by cheaper rail Hauling manganese by road is 37% more expensive than using rail, Exxaro said. Reuters | June 22, 2026 | 8:32 am