Serra Verde to boost output of scarce rare earths amid US deal The company’s Pela Ema operation in Goiás is being upgraded and now produces roughly 100 metric tons of rare earth oxides each year. Bloomberg News | April 23, 2026 | 8:39 am
AME: British Columbia government paralysis on DRIPA hurting mining’s future The delays risk stalling the federal government’s critical mineral and defence priorities, AME said late Tuesday in a statement. Canadian Mining Journal Staff | April 23, 2026 | 8:34 am
Morgan Stanley cuts gold price forecast by almost 10% The bank has set a gold price target for the second half of 2026 at $5,200 per ounce, down from $5,700 previously. Staff Writer | April 23, 2026 | 8:31 am
Zambia’s Luanshya copper mine to restart in August after two-decade halt The mine is majority owned by China Nonferrous Mining Corporation. Reuters | April 23, 2026 | 7:43 am
Eramet plans Indonesia mine halt in May as it awaits permit revision Its joint venture PT Weda Bay Nickel is submitting a request for an upward permit revision. Reuters | April 23, 2026 | 7:21 am
Vale Indonesia signs $750 million loan deal with global lenders The loan is “very critical” to help finance development of Vale's projects in Bahodopi, Pomalaa and Sorowako, its CEO said. Reuters | April 23, 2026 | 7:18 am
BHP adopts new Chinese iron ore price index in deal to end dispute The new contract will last until the end of BHP's 2027 financial year, according to an investor. Reuters | April 23, 2026 | 7:14 am
Teck flags Chile cost pressure amid fuel squeeze Rising diesel, freight and explosives costs cloud Teck’s Chile outlook, but record copper sales and stronger profit support guidance. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2026 | 5:03 am
Anglo American draws three bidders for coal sale Fresh interest emerges in Anglo’s steelmaking coal assets after a fire derailed a $3.8B deal with Peabody. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 23, 2026 | 3:44 am