Glencore raises hope of reviving Rio Tinto deal as coal prices turn Glencore CEO Gary Nagle was optimistic about the prospect of another opportunity to agree on a deal. Reuters | March 13, 2026 | 9:38 am
Rio Tinto slows Quebec lithium plant build, timeline intact Rio Tinto says the project is 70% ready and that cutting the workforce won't affect the overall timeline. Staff Writer | March 13, 2026 | 9:13 am
Horowitz-backed firm to revive idled Utah copper mine Mariana Minerals acquired the idled Centennial copper mine in Utah last year and will reopen it in April. Bloomberg News | March 13, 2026 | 7:49 am
ERG urges Congo to end illegal mining after deadly landslide Illicit mining caused the landslide on March 11 that “led to fatalities and injuries,” its unit Boss Mining said. Bloomberg News | March 13, 2026 | 7:40 am
China eases BHP iron ore ban for one week Its state-run iron ore buyer told domestic steel mills that they could take delivery of Jimblebar fines already at ports. Reuters | March 13, 2026 | 7:32 am
India gold discounts hit near-decade high; Mideast tensions lift China demand Bullion dealers in India this week offered a discount of up to $83 per ounce over official domestic gold prices. Reuters | March 13, 2026 | 7:26 am
Partial flight resumptions restore some gold flows from key hub Dubai The traffic remains constrained, but some of the deliveries have restarted. Reuters | March 13, 2026 | 7:22 am
Workers strike at Glencore’s Australia refinery over pay dispute Members of the union stopped work for four hours at the Townsville refinery before resuming operations. Reuters | March 13, 2026 | 7:16 am
Sinomine in talks with Zimbabwe to resume lithium exports The export ban has limited impact on its Bikita mine, Sinomine said. Reuters | March 13, 2026 | 7:12 am