Fireweed nets $44M to advance zinc, tungsten projects in Canada’s North Strategic investors including Japan’s JX Advanced Metals and the Lundin Family Trusts participated in the financing. Blair McBride | March 30, 2026 | 7:41 am
Germany cuts silver content in euro collector coins as prices gyrate The move in Germany will affect 35- and 50-euro coins. Reuters | March 30, 2026 | 7:28 am
Iran’s attacks on Gulf aluminum plants threaten supply crisis Strikes on two of the world’s biggest facilities raise the risk that the effect on global production may persist long after the strait is reopened. Bloomberg News | March 30, 2026 | 7:19 am
US bets billions on unproven rare earth players: Report Experts warn the US is pushing risky projects to counter China's grip on critical minerals supply chains. Staff Writer | March 30, 2026 | 5:16 am
Canada, Glencore close in on Quebec copper smelter rescue Federal and provincial governments consider funding and regulatory relief to keep the facility running amid disputes and supply risks. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 30, 2026 | 3:49 am
Rio Tinto resumes operations at three Pilbara port terminals after cyclone Narelle Narelle barrelled into Australia's northwest coast last week, causing port closures in its iron-rich Pilbara region. Reuters | March 30, 2026 | 3:35 am
JX Metals plans to expand investment as chip demand surges The company is planning to spend about ¥100 billion ($623 million) per year on all of its business segments. Bloomberg News | March 29, 2026 | 5:39 pm
US deep-sea mineral processing plant planned by Glomar, Cobalt Blue They plan to choose a US site by June for the refinery and be in commercial production before President Donald Trump's term ends in 2029. Reuters | March 29, 2026 | 4:39 pm
Mideast aluminum makers suffer damage from Iranian attacks The region’s top producer, Emirates Global Aluminium, said it sustained “significant damage” at its site in Abu Dhabi. Bloomberg News | March 29, 2026 | 12:43 pm