January 11, 2026

US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths

Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls.

January 11, 2026

Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP

If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership.

January 11, 2026

Column: Nickel gluts to zinc deficits — LME shadow stocks tell the story

While LME registered nickel stocks had been flat-lining since September, off-warrant inventory had been steadily accumulating in LME warehouses.

January 9, 2026

Bessent says Australia, India invited to G7 meeting on critical minerals

Bessent said he had been pressing for a separate meeting on the issue since last summer's summit of G7 leaders.

January 9, 2026

Rio-Glencore deal closer than ever with premium and CEO in focus

Glencore boss Gary Nagle has called it the most obvious deal in mining.

January 9, 2026

Wall Street jostles to advise on Rio-Glencore, eyes $100 million prize

The race is on to secure a slice of the spoils.

January 9, 2026

Portugal’s government backs Savannah’s lithium mine with $128M grant

Around €82 million of the grant would fund the initial capital expenditures of the project in Portugal's Barroso region.

January 9, 2026

Orano may seek investors for $5 billion nuclear fuel plant in US

Orano was awarded $900 million this week by the US government to build the facility.

January 9, 2026

La Mancha sells down Endeavour Mining stake

The finance firm’s Luxembourg-based fund sold 3.5% of Endeavour in a bought deal.

January 9, 2026

Gold price surge boosts Swiss National Bank’s profit

The provisional figure was down from the record 80.7-billion-franc profit in 2024, but still ranked among the top five in the SNB's 119-year history.