Gold price wavers as high energy prices threaten Fed rate path Elevated crude prices from the US-Israel war with Iran have put the metal under pressure. Bloomberg News | March 16, 2026 | 2:33 pm
Nth Cycle inks $1B offtake deal with Trafigura Nth Cycle said it plans to establish new operations in South Carolina and the Netherlands. Staff Writer | March 16, 2026 | 1:46 pm
US to sign MOU with Brazilian state of Goias on critical minerals, rare earths The agreement will be signed on Wednesday. Reuters | March 16, 2026 | 1:05 pm
Southern Cross drills antimony discovery in Australia Sunday Creek stands out for its high grades of the critical metal. Blair McBride | March 16, 2026 | 11:52 am
Silver rout worsened by ‘destabilizing’ leveraged ETF spree, BIS says The white metal collapsed as much as 36% on Jan. 30, its biggest one-day wipeout on record. Bloomberg News | March 16, 2026 | 10:59 am
US ties Zambia HIV aid to minerals: New York Times According to the NYT, Washington has delayed finalizing the $1.5 billion funding while discussions continue over broader economic cooperation. Staff Writer | March 16, 2026 | 10:03 am
World’s top bauxite producer Guinea seeks to control prices Bauxite prices have almost halved since early 2025. Bloomberg News | March 16, 2026 | 9:42 am
Harena eyes California rare earth, uranium assets The assets have already delivered strong results for heavy rare earths and uranium, Harena's chairman said. Staff Writer | March 16, 2026 | 9:07 am
ACG Metals hunts copper deals to build Western supply Miner explores acquisitions across the vast Tethyan Belt as copper demand rises and prices turn volatile. MINING.COM Editor | March 16, 2026 | 8:40 am