Indonesia hikes nickel ore benchmark price in hit to processors The new formula, which takes effect on Wednesday, will raise the price floors for all grades of nickel ore. Bloomberg News | April 13, 2026 | 7:19 am
Angola flooding halts traffic on Lobito rail, disrupting exports The corridor carries copper and cobalt as well as materials used to support extraction processes at mine sites. Bloomberg News | April 13, 2026 | 7:12 am
India rises as China slows in mineral demand shift India's industrial growth is reshaping global mineral demand, becoming a key growth source, while China remains dominant. Patricio Faundez, GEM Consulting | April 13, 2026 | 7:12 am
Freeport Indonesia aims to produce 1.1B lb. of copper cathode in 2026 The company is ramping its production after a fatal landslide disrupted its operations in the second half of last year. Reuters | April 13, 2026 | 7:04 am
Chalice taps Cutifani’s firm for WA palladium push Mark Cutifani’s Odin Partnership signs on as a strategic advisor to Chalice’s Gonneville palladium-nickel-copper project. Kristie Batten | April 13, 2026 | 5:13 am
Fujimori leads Peru presidential vote as mining risks rise Peru heads to a decisive run-off amid policy uncertainty and rising pressure on a mining sector central to growth. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 13, 2026 | 4:14 am
Middle East war drives up Codelco copper costs in Chile The war has pushed Codelco's cash cost up by at least 10 cents per pound, its chairman said. Reuters | April 13, 2026 | 12:03 am
Chinese rare earth producer hikes Q2 price by 44% China Northern Rare Earth Group said it had set its rare earth concentrate transaction price for Q2 2026 at 38,804 yuan (about $5,390) per tonne. Staff Writer | April 12, 2026 | 10:41 am
Deep-sea mining heats up as new player challenges early mover advantage Deep Sea Minerals is targeting exploration licenses in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone. Amanda Stutt | April 12, 2026 | 9:49 am