Brazil proposes forming state-run rare earths firm The company would operate similarly to state-controlled oil producer Petrobras. Bloomberg News | April 10, 2026 | 3:14 pm
Mining executives accused of hijacking Brazil lithium claims Ontario Securities Commission alleged that executives at Emerita Resources established Lithium Ionic to pursue mining claims from its Falcon project. Bloomberg News | April 10, 2026 | 3:07 pm
Rio Tinto said to draw interest for critical mineral assets in California WE Soda, Magris Resources and US Silica Holdings are among the firms interested, Bloomberg reports. Bloomberg News | April 10, 2026 | 1:15 pm
Copper output from Codelco down nearly 10% in February Production at BHP's Escondida, the world's largest copper mine, fell 7.4% to 105,000 tons. Reuters | April 10, 2026 | 12:33 pm
USA Rare Earth CEO defends Trump administration investment as congressional questions swirl Terms of the $1.6 billion deal and how it was negotiated are sparking concern from some lawmakers. Reuters | April 10, 2026 | 12:28 pm
China 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 Republic of Congo and Zambia. Bloomberg News | April 10, 2026 | 10:05 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." Bloomberg News | April 10, 2026 | 9:30 am
BofA’s Hartnett sees the surge in commodities lasting for years Stocks would be replaced by commodities as the biggest winners of the “anything but bonds”, strategist Michael Hartnett says. Bloomberg News | April 10, 2026 | 9:23 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 with exiting the business. Bloomberg News | April 10, 2026 | 9:13 am