LKAB plan for Swedish rare earths mine could breach Sami rights, report says Per Geijer, located near LKAB's existing Kiruna mine, is one of the European Union's flagship projects in its strategy to reduce reliance on China. Reuters | April 15, 2026 | 7:07 am
Newmont halts Cadia gold mine after earthquake Seismic activity in New South Wales forced a shutdown and inspections, dragging the gold major lower in early trade. Staff Writer | April 15, 2026 | 5:11 am
Hancock, Rio Tinto ordered to pay Hope Downs royalties to ex-partners Court backed the descendants of Peter Wright and Don Rhodes, leaving the final payout to be set in a later trial. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2026 | 4:26 am
BC Court upholds personal liability for mining execs in environmental violations Judges established a two-part test for securing convictions against corporate leaders. Staff Writer | April 15, 2026 | 3:51 am
Antofagasta backs 2026 goals despite copper output dip Costs drop sharply in the first three months of the year, but the Chilean miner expects production gains through the year. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 15, 2026 | 3:47 am
Gold price holds gain as renewed push for US-Iran talks eases risks The situation in the Middle East remains fragile as a standoff persists around the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg News | April 14, 2026 | 4:38 pm
China copper consumption to grow by 3.7% annually through 2035, Minmetals says If China's copper intensity can be maintained, consumption will grow by more than 50% over the decade, market research director at Minmetals says. Reuters | April 14, 2026 | 4:32 pm
Rare Earths Americas announces IPO The company is advancing a portfolio of prospective heavy rare earths projects in the US and Brazil. Staff Writer | April 14, 2026 | 3:08 pm
Global tungsten producer Almonty Industries moves home base to US Company has relocated its corporate headquarters from Toronto, Ontario, to Dillon, Montana. Staff Writer | April 14, 2026 | 1:30 pm