CATL earmarks $4.4B for critical minerals mining arm
The move comes at a time when battery manufacturers are grappling with rising costs and supply uncertainty for their raw materials.
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Shut Nova Scotia mine may hold $86M in gold
St Barbara has secured Nova Scotia’s approval to process about 3 million tonnes of ore remaining at the closed Touquoy gold mine.
Iran war, Indonesia curbs to support nickel price: Report
Citing “a structurally firmer price environment,” BMI on Tuesday raised its 2026 nickel price forecast to $16,600 per tonne.
Silver faces sixth year of deficit with stock drawdown raising squeeze risks, research shows
The global silver market deficit is expected to widen to 46.3 million ounces in 2026 from 40.3 million in 2025, says Metals Focus.
Indonesia nickel smelter group says new ore pricing formula would hurt industry
FINI estimated that production costs of mixed hydro precipitate would increase by around $2,400-$2,600 per metric ton.
LKAB plan for Swedish rare earths mine could breach Sami rights, report says
Per Geijer, located near LKAB's existing Kiruna mine, is one of the European Union's flagship projects in its strategy to reduce reliance on China.
Newmont halts Cadia gold mine after earthquake
Seismic activity in New South Wales forced a shutdown and inspections, dragging the gold major lower in early trade.
Hancock, Rio Tinto ordered to pay Hope Downs royalties to ex-partners
Court backed the descendants of Peter Wright and Don Rhodes, leaving the final payout to be set in a later trial.
BC Court upholds personal liability for mining execs in environmental violations
Judges established a two-part test for securing convictions against corporate leaders.