South32 Hermosa project closer to US federal approval Draft decision from Forest Service advances Arizona zinc-silver project after years of environmental study and review. Staff Writer | March 6, 2026 | 6:10 am
Trump woos Venezuela with potential deals as relations reset Critics say Washington is attempting to vassalize Venezuela, taking control of its oil, coal and critical minerals for its own gain. Bloomberg News | March 6, 2026 | 3:52 am
RANKED: Top 20 automakers by battery metals spending Volkswagen overtakes Tesla to become the biggest spender on lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite amid recovering prices. Frik Els | March 5, 2026 | 6:13 pm
Troilus seeks up to $400 million in debt for Quebec gold mine The debt sale would lift the amount raised for reviving a mine in north-central Quebec to around $1.5 billion. Bloomberg News | March 5, 2026 | 5:18 pm
China’s state iron ore buyer summons traders on BHP restrictions CMRG and BHP have been caught in a months-long standoff in talks for long-term contracts on behalf of China’s mills. Bloomberg News | March 5, 2026 | 4:29 pm
Venezuela to ensure security of mining companies, US Interior Secretary says There will soon be a set of general licenses for the mining industry to allow them to operate despite enduring sanctions, Doug Burgum said. Reuters | March 5, 2026 | 4:06 pm
First Nations Coalition says Indigenous equity key to faster mining approvals in Canada The FNMPC represents 186 First Nations across the country. Amanda Stutt | March 5, 2026 | 1:52 pm
Cove Capital, Saudi conglomerate to collaborate on critical minerals The partnership is intended to strengthen secure, allied-aligned supply chains serving both the US and Saudi Arabia. Staff Writer | March 5, 2026 | 1:05 pm
Vizsla confirms two more deaths in Mexico kidnappings The abducted workers were taken in late January in Concordia, a municipality in Mexico’s Sinaloa state. Henry Lazenby | March 5, 2026 | 1:02 pm