Switzerland and Indonesia step up cooperation in metals, rare-earths The agreement comes into force on July 16. Reuters | July 16, 2026 | 9:44 am
Nickel price hits three-week high on Indonesia supply risks, Fed view The battery metal climbed as much as 3.1%. Bloomberg News | July 16, 2026 | 7:52 am
Zijin starts Congo lithium exports to China The shipments mark Congo's first lithium exports, extending China's dominance of the country's critical minerals sector. Reuters | July 16, 2026 | 7:43 am
Oil above $85 as risks to Middle East crude flows mount Brent crude rose above $85 as US strikes on Iran and threats to Hormuz and Red Sea shipping routes stoked fears of Middle East oil disruptions. Bloomberg News | July 16, 2026 | 5:00 am
Cuba’s cobalt exposes a Western supply chain weak spot Sanctions on Cuba reveal how legal and financial risks can disrupt North American critical minerals supply chains. Staff Writer | July 16, 2026 | 4:44 am
BHP’s first port strike in 26 years rattles iron ore supply Union action at Port Hedland raises fresh concerns over iron ore exports as wage negotiations remain deadlocked. Staff Writer | July 16, 2026 | 3:49 am
BHP copper output slips 5% in Q4, flags further decline in Chile Stronger prices cushioned the volume drop as BHP advanced Escondida, Cerro Colorado and its Argentina and Arizona copper projects to counter grade decline. Staff Writer | July 15, 2026 | 4:55 pm
Glomar Minerals launches new research expedition in Pacific’s Clarion Clipperton Zone The new 75-day research mission will be the first to gather geological and biological samples in the company's second license area. Staff Writer | July 15, 2026 | 3:41 pm
Chile cuts 2026 growth forecast, raises copper price view Forecast for copper prices to an average of $5.90 per pound this year from $5.46 previously. Reuters | July 15, 2026 | 3:24 pm