Tsingshan asks some Indonesian nickel producers to cut output to free power for aluminum Tsingshan holds shares in the industrial park’s power plant and the move will redirect power from the area's 22 NPI plants. Reuters | May 18, 2026 | 8:05 am
Ghana seeks to buy 30% of gold from miners to boost reserves, central bank The government revamped the gold purchase program in February, targeting up to 157 tons (15 months of import cover) by 2028. Reuters | May 18, 2026 | 7:59 am
White House gets small rare earth win, but China’s export regime is here to stay Fact sheet summarizing key takeaways from the summit in Beijing said China would address US concerns about shortages of critical minerals. Reuters | May 18, 2026 | 7:52 am
Anglo American to sell Australian coal mines for up to $3.9B The sale is part of its plan to divest or spin off non-core assets and cut debt ahead of completing the merger with Teck Resources. Reuters | May 18, 2026 | 7:46 am
India restricts most silver imports to cut import bill, support rupee Lower demand from India, which meets more than 80% of its consumption through imports, could weigh on global prices. Reuters | May 17, 2026 | 10:00 pm
Australia orders Chinese investors to sell rare earth stakes Six shareholders in Northern Minerals Ltd. must sell their stakes within two weeks from Monday, according to a statement from the Treasury. Bloomberg News | May 17, 2026 | 5:22 pm
Sigma to deposit some $10M in Brazilian lithium mine case The emergency injunction on Sunday requires Sigma to pay for independent technical advisers chosen by affected communities. Bloomberg News | May 17, 2026 | 4:14 pm
Trilogy’s Arctic project gains acceptance into FAST-41 program The milestone follows the company's recent application for a water permit with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Staff Writer | May 17, 2026 | 9:43 am
China’s biggest courier is set to open gold vault in Hong Kong SF Holding Co. is planning to open the custodian vault within its complex near the airport in October. Bloomberg News | May 16, 2026 | 10:09 am