TMCR expands into iron ore with $133M Minnesota deal The Metals Royalty is buying into Minnesota iron ore as the Nasdaq newcomer expands beyond deep-sea mining royalties. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 6, 2026 | 8:03 am
Rio Tinto’s water use dries sacred waterhole, Aboriginal group says Robe River Kuruma said that Rio Tinto's over-extraction of water had caused irreparable damage to traditional lands. Reuters | May 6, 2026 | 8:02 am
Jesuits in Britain consider divesting from Rio Tinto over environmental concerns Environmental groups have for years said that water downstream of Rio's Madagascar mine contains high concentrations of uranium and lead. Reuters | May 6, 2026 | 7:50 am
Lundin reports bonanza intercepts at Fruta del Norte Lundin is working to maintain or extend Fruta del Norte’s projected 12-year mine life by expanding resources. Frédéric Tomesco | May 6, 2026 | 7:45 am
Mining halted at Baowu-led Simandou site over pay dispute Workers were seeking parity with their counterparts on Simandou's southern blocks 3 and 4, which are being mined by Simfer, Reuters sources said. Reuters | May 6, 2026 | 7:39 am
Guinea agrees payout to EGA for bauxite trade to resume Under the deal, Guinea will pay a lump sum for transferring Guinea Alumina Corporation's assets to the state-owned Nimba Mining Company. Reuters | May 6, 2026 | 7:25 am
Lynas CEO says US, Europe rules sway buyers from Chinese rare earths "In both cases, we are observing changed purchasing decisions so that consumers can comply with the regulations," CEO Amanda Lacaze says. Reuters | May 6, 2026 | 7:18 am
BHP CFO says new investors buying in on copper exposure, AI demand BHP reported a stronger-than-expected half-year underlying profit driven by copper. Reuters | May 6, 2026 | 7:14 am
Chile moves to formalize critical minerals strategy The initiative would create a special legal regime covering the full value chain of critical minerals, including rare earths. Staff Writer | May 6, 2026 | 6:03 am