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April 10, 2026 | 07:09 am

Peru pulls permit for $1.8B Tia Maria copper mine

Government cites legal and technical gaps, forcing review of a top copper project that has faced over a decade of delays.

April 10, 2026 | 04:09 am

EU, US near critical minerals pact to counter China’s grip

EU and US advance a minerals pact to reduce China reliance and stabilize supply chains…

April 10, 2026 | 09:13 am

As De Beers bid deadline looms, Botswana pushes for control

Anglo has set an April 16 deadline for bids, as the London-listed miner pushes ahead…

April 10, 2026 | 10:05 am

China moves to ban sulfuric acid exports as Iran war hits supply

That squeeze will hit the copper-mining industries in key producers such as Chile, the Democratic…

April 09, 2026 | 04:03 am

Argentina approves Milei glacier mining reform amid protests

Argentina loosens glacier protections to boost mining, raising concerns over water security and environmental risks.

April 10, 2026 | 09:30 am

Gold price may see long-term rebound despite war setbacks, banks say

Analysts expect prices to eventually recover, “as the macroeconomic mix of growth and inflation deteriorate."

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April 09, 2026 | 02:35 pm

Argentina signs glacier mining reform into law, igniting protests and investment rush

Gold has “done its job” — Rick Rule on market shift after ceasefire

April 08, 2026 | 03:56 pm

Gold has “done its job” — Rick Rule on market shift after ceasefire

Ex-US Navy commander: war risks copper supply

April 10, 2026 | 12:08 pm

Ex-US Navy commander: war risks copper supply

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March 31, 2026 | 04:01 am

Colombia mining reforms test copper ambitions

Policy shifts, security risks and looming elections test Colombia’s plans to expand copper and formalize gold supply.

Iran War

March 23, 2026 | 07:49 am

Column: Every missile fired over Iran is burning through US tungsten stocks

Unlike a tungsten carbide drill bit, which can be recycled, tungsten used in munitions is consumed on detonation.

March 26, 2026 | 04:08 pm

Column: Iran war fuel crisis gives electric cars a long-term boost

Fears of fuel shortages are likely to boost the appeal of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, as well as electric motorbikes in Asia.

April 02, 2026 | 07:14 am

Record-setting sulphur rally squeezes Indonesia nickel makers, Africa copper miners

The Middle East accounts for 24% of global sulphur production, where it is a byproduct of oil and gas refining.

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