Markets Zijin’s $4B acquisition of Allied Gold faces delay in China: FT According to the FT, Chinese regulators are having doubts over the premium that Zijin is paying and jurisdiction risks associated with Allied's assets. Staff Writer | May 31, 2026 - 9:59 am
News China mine collapse kills five, days after deadly Shanxi blast An illegal excavation site collapsed in Huize County, Yunnan province. Bloomberg News | May 31, 2026 - 8:46 am
Battery Metals Congo adds lithium to strategic minerals in higher tax bracket Tantalum, niobium, tungsten, uranium and rare earths were also added to the list. Bloomberg News | May 31, 2026 - 8:37 am
Critical Minerals Trump issues memo on higher pay for national security staff involved with critical minerals Up to 400 positions will be eligible, according to the White House release. Reuters | May 30, 2026 - 1:34 pm
Trafigura awarded $92 million in arbitration with Zambia’s ZCCM Trafigura initiated the case two years ago over a prepayment agreement with Konkola Copper Mines. Bloomberg News | May 29, 2026 - 7:01 pm
Exploration Pulsar Helium expands landholding at Topaz project in Minnesota Topaz is one of the leading primary helium discoveries in the US, the company said. Staff Writer | May 29, 2026 - 3:54 pm
Energy Aluminum’s US comeback hinges on power, not tariffs, industry advocates say Century Aluminum’s proposed smelter in Oklahoma remains dependent on securing a long-term electricity agreement. Amanda Stutt | May 29, 2026 - 3:22 pm
Iran War Rio Tinto’s aluminum exports to US rebound to pre-tariff levels Soaring US prices due to Trump’s tariffs and tight North American supplies have created a windfall for producers like Rio. Bloomberg News | May 29, 2026 - 2:48 pm
Markets Aluminum squeeze deepens as spreads tighten and inventories drop There were fresh signs of supply stress on Friday, as spot aluminum prices surged to a $97-a-ton premium to three-month futures on the LME. Bloomberg News | May 29, 2026 - 12:49 pm
Suppliers & Equipment Edinburgh researchers license tech to extract gold and copper from electronic waste Lithium Universe will deploy and sub‑license the technology globally as part of its expanding precious metals recycling strategy. Staff Writer | May 29, 2026 - 12:06 pm
Gold juniors trading at ‘80% off’ as mining takeover wave looms, says Michael Gentile October 19, 2026
