China’s grip on lithium to hit 39% by 2030: WoodMac Chinese firms are tightening control of global lithium assets with Africa emerging as the fastest-growing supply region. Staff Writer | May 25, 2026 | 4:04 am
Chinese mine disaster sparks jump in coal prices and stocks Mine explosion killed 82 last week, triggering a rescue effort and raising coal safety concerns affecting output. Bloomberg News | May 25, 2026 | 3:50 am
Egypt eyes first aerial survey in 40 years to map mineral riches The survey will cover areas including Egypt’s Eastern and Western deserts and the Sinai Peninsula. Bloomberg News | May 24, 2026 | 10:16 am
Australian lithium mine cleared to double output as prices soar The expanded Mount Holland mine will include new deposits and a duplication of the current processing operations, pushing capacity to 4.4 million tons. Bloomberg News | May 24, 2026 | 8:32 am
Nature Energy buys 39% stake in Kazakh miner ERG All enterprises in ERG continue to operate as usual after the shareholder changes, the company said. Reuters | May 24, 2026 | 8:20 am
Stillwater Critical flags Montana rhodium, resource upside Stillwater West hosts 10 critical minerals, including the US’s largest rhodium and chromium resources. Henry Lazenby | May 23, 2026 | 5:05 pm
China probes causes of deadliest coal mine blast since 2009 Authorities at a briefing late Saturday lowered the death toll to 82 from an earlier estimate of 90. Bloomberg News | May 23, 2026 | 5:04 pm
At least 90 dead in China’s worst coal mine disaster in over 16 years The gas explosion occurred late on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, with 247 workers on duty underground. Reuters | May 22, 2026 | 9:47 pm
Canadian steel sector faces deeper pain than aluminum as tariff uncertainty clouds outlook Federal support package seen as short-term relief while industry braces for prolonged trade disruption. Amanda Stutt | May 22, 2026 | 3:49 pm