BHP, Atalaya and Xtra Energy lead March stocks ranks Sentiment drove votes as the US-Israel-Iran conflict lifted energy costs, disrupted supply chains and fuelled metal volatility. MINING.COM Editor | April 1, 2026 | 7:23 am
OceanaGold finds high-grade gold in New Zealand The latest drilling confirms both the continuity and extension of mineralization within the East Graben vein system. Frédéric Tomesco | April 1, 2026 | 7:20 am
Copper price rises as Trump floats timeline for US to end Iran attacks There have been signs of improving demand in the crucial Chinese market, especially after copper prices dipped below $12,000 a ton in the second half of March. Bloomberg News | April 1, 2026 | 7:09 am
Virtus launches Chemaf transition in Congo mining partnership Virtus said its focus was on inventory verification, technical and operational assessments and restart planning across Chemaf’s asset base. Reuters | April 1, 2026 | 7:02 am
Japan, France agree rare earths deal to cut China reliance The governments aim to start a public-private project in southwestern France at year-end. Reuters | April 1, 2026 | 5:58 am
Ivanhoe stuns market with deep Kamoa-Kakula output cut Revised plan for the vast copper mine complex lowers near-term volumes while prioritizing stability and long-term efficiency gains. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 1, 2026 | 3:57 am
Northern Minerals says Australia blocks Hong Kong investor from voting, selling most of stake The shares' transfer from Black Stone Resources and others may have breached a 2024 national interest order, Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Reuters | March 31, 2026 | 5:06 pm
US firm Virtus Minerals buys Congolese cobalt producer Chemaf Virtus had earlier said it had agreed to acquire Chemaf for about $30 million. Reuters | March 31, 2026 | 5:00 pm
Singapore weighs adding gold storage for global central banks The city state is evaluating potential locations, including a plot of land near Changi Airport. Bloomberg News | March 31, 2026 | 5:00 pm