Africa to pilot bond aimed at formalizing artisanal mining The instrument links investor returns to predefined social and environmental outcomes for workers, communities and host economies rather than output. Reuters | April 8, 2026 | 7:30 am
Zimbabwe to introduce lithium export quotas, sets conditions for resumption of shipments A 10% export tax will, meanwhile, continue to be levied on lithium concentrate exports until a January 2027 ban comes into force. Reuters | April 8, 2026 | 7:15 am
Eramet reaffirms shareholder support for capital hike as Duvals hire adviser The statement followed a Financial Times report in which the newspaper said that the Duval family is considering a sale of its stake. Reuters | April 8, 2026 | 7:09 am
Peru election: Who are the leading presidential contenders? One candidate has mining ties, benefiting from copper rail shipments; another one leads a gold-rich department. Reuters | April 8, 2026 | 5:49 am
AOMC, Odyssey merge to build $1B deep-sea miner The deal reflects a push to secure critical minerals as AOMC builds a deep-sea portfolio spanning billions of tonnes of resources. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 8, 2026 | 3:43 am
AI and subsurface intelligence reshape mining AI and subsurface intelligence are helping miners cut costs, reduce risk, and speed up critical mineral discovery and development. Graham Grant | April 7, 2026 | 6:54 pm
MAX Power says discoveries could position Saskatchewan as natural hydrogen hub Bell Canada has proposed Canada’s largest data centre development within the industrial corridor that adjoins the 475-km Genesis Trend. Staff Writer | April 7, 2026 | 5:01 pm
Gold price climbs after Trump agrees to a two-week ceasefire in Iran Gold has fallen almost 10% since the conflict began at the end of February. Bloomberg News | April 7, 2026 | 4:38 pm
Vale advances Oman maintenance shutdowns to counter war impacts Vale’s Oman operations have an annual production capacity of 9 million tons of iron ore pellets — roughly 29% of the company’s overall output last year. Bloomberg News | April 7, 2026 | 2:12 pm