Resolute Mining greenlights Doropo gold project investment West Africa expansion plan advances as company targets output above 500,000 ounces a year by 2028 after key approvals. Staff Writer | March 12, 2026 | 7:18 am
Norsk Hydro says Qatalum aluminum smelter to halt curtailment, operate at 60% Qatalum, which has smelting capacity of 648,000 metric tons per year, began a controlled shutdown on March 3. Reuters | March 12, 2026 | 7:16 am
Column: Quality is key as some coal rallies amid LNG’s spike on Iran war The surge in LNG prices has opened the window for gas-to-coal switching in Japan and South Korea. Reuters | March 12, 2026 | 7:12 am
China widens BHP iron ore ban amid contract talks Steel mills and traders will be prohibited from taking delivery of Newman fines next week. Reuters | March 12, 2026 | 7:09 am
US pours $1B into into Latin America critical minerals White & Case report finds US funding is flowing to lithium and rare earths as countries balance US demands and Chinese cash. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 12, 2026 | 5:58 am
Iran war could leave lasting shock on commodities: report BMO analysts warn disruptions to oil, chemicals and minerals could reshape commodity markets if tensions persist. Staff Writer | March 12, 2026 | 3:45 am
Saudi miner $67 million IPO gains in debut despite Iran war The Saudi market has a comparatively lower reliance on the Strait of Hormuz than other Gulf countries. Bloomberg News | March 11, 2026 | 3:12 pm
Lynas-Japan deal offers ‘insulation’ from China rare earth pricing The agreement commits JARE, a company formed from Jogmec and Sojitz, to buy 5,000 tonnes of NdPr annually from Lynas. Blair McBride | March 11, 2026 | 2:44 pm
Nickel market could turn deficit due to Indonesia quota, says Macquarie The Australian bank said production may not rise at all this year due to Indonesia's restrictions. Staff Writer | March 11, 2026 | 11:28 am