Zijin’s $4B acquisition of Allied Gold faces delay in China: FT According to the FT, Chinese regulators are having doubts over the premium that Zijin is paying and jurisdiction risks associated with Allied's assets. Staff Writer | May 31, 2026 | 9:59 am
China mine collapse kills five, days after deadly Shanxi blast An illegal excavation site collapsed in Huize County, Yunnan province. Bloomberg News | May 31, 2026 | 8:46 am
Congo adds lithium to strategic minerals in higher tax bracket Tantalum, niobium, tungsten, uranium and rare earths were also added to the list. Bloomberg News | May 31, 2026 | 8:37 am
Trump issues memo on higher pay for national security staff involved with critical minerals Up to 400 positions will be eligible, according to the White House release. Reuters | May 30, 2026 | 1:34 pm
Trafigura awarded $92 million in arbitration with Zambia’s ZCCM Trafigura initiated the case two years ago over a prepayment agreement with Konkola Copper Mines. Bloomberg News | May 29, 2026 | 7:01 pm
Pulsar Helium acquires 1,360 acres for $2.4M at Topaz project in Minnesota Topaz is one of the leading primary helium discoveries in the US, the company said. Staff Writer | May 29, 2026 | 3:54 pm
Aluminum’s US comeback hinges on power, not tariffs, industry advocates say Century Aluminum’s proposed smelter in Oklahoma remains dependent on securing a long-term electricity agreement. Amanda Stutt | May 29, 2026 | 3:22 pm
Rio Tinto’s aluminum exports to US rebound to pre-tariff levels Soaring US prices due to Trump’s tariffs and tight North American supplies have created a windfall for producers like Rio. Bloomberg News | May 29, 2026 | 2:48 pm
Aluminum squeeze deepens as spreads tighten and inventories drop There were fresh signs of supply stress on Friday, as spot aluminum prices surged to a $97-a-ton premium to three-month futures on the LME. Bloomberg News | May 29, 2026 | 12:49 pm