South Africa agrees to new climate loan, critical minerals cooperation on Germany visit The loan will support investment in South Africa's power grid and renewable energy capacity, foreign minister Ronald Lamola said. Reuters | April 14, 2026 | 8:04 am
Antofagasta signals interest in joining Argentina’s copper rush The Chilean miner said it would consider standalone exploration or a partnership with existing projects, such as Glencore's El Pachón. Bloomberg News | April 14, 2026 | 7:38 am
Glencore takes back ownership of logistics firm Access World Access World owns and leases warehouses to store metals including copper. Reuters | April 14, 2026 | 7:28 am
China’s Yahua Industrial Group gets lithium export quota from Zimbabwe The quota will be sufficient to ensure normal production at its Kamativi mine. Reuters | April 14, 2026 | 7:24 am
Congo quarterly copper exports down almost 15% as cobalt rebounds It exported about 4.83 million metric tons of copper and 245,700 tons of cobalt in 2025, according to Access World data. Reuters | April 14, 2026 | 7:17 am
China said to relax curbs on some BHP iron ore cargoes The apparent easing in CMRG’s position follows a visit to China by Brandon Craig, BHP’s incoming chief executive officer. Bloomberg News | April 14, 2026 | 7:07 am
Indonesia nickel makers trim battery-feed output as sulphur squeeze bites Several of the plants had been running above capacity due to wide margins and high demand. Reuters | April 14, 2026 | 7:00 am
UAE made up nearly 80% of Angolan diamond exports in 2025 Diamond exports exceeded 17 million carats, generating $1.6 billion in gross value for the country. Reuters | April 14, 2026 | 6:20 am
Mayor rescued after abduction in Mexico’s ‘silver capital’ Security forces located the local leader after disappearance in the state of Guerrero, highlighting ongoing cartel risks. Staff Writer | April 14, 2026 | 6:01 am