Critical Minerals Trafigura-led creditors take 70% loss on Congo miner’s debt Lloyds Metals and Energy estimates a cash settlement of the entire debt at $250 million or less based on “executed” agreements. November 4, 2026
Critical Minerals Appian and World Bank arm say 70% of $100 million mining commitment deployed This is IFC's first emerging-markets metals and minerals vehicle and its first with a mining-focused private equity investor. November 4, 2026
Battery Metals Congo seizes copper, cobalt in illegal mining crackdown Authorities confiscate hundreds of vehicles and thousands of tons of minerals as Congo steps up enforcement at mine sites. November 3, 2026 - 5:03 am
Battery Metals $712 billion wiped off world’s biggest mining companies since start of Iran war Gold's worst October since 2008 and a turn in copper sentiment drop world's 50 most valuable mining stocks near one-year lows after losing 26% since the February peak. November 2, 2026 - 11:39 am
Markets Glencore CEO pay shakeup stirs fresh takeover speculation The Swiss miner and commodities trader is seeking investor support for changes that could accelerate Gary Nagle’s share payouts following a takeover. November 2, 2026 - 5:57 am
Battery Metals The top 50 biggest mining companies in the world Gold's worst October since 2008 and a turn in copper sentiment drop world's 50 most valuable mining stocks near one-year lows after losing 26% since the February peak. November 2, 2026 - 12:01 am
Battery Metals Cutifani warns mining sector’s failure to innovate opens door to takeovers Former Anglo American chief says slow technological progress and lengthy approvals threaten future mineral supplies and growth. November 1, 2026 - 5:00 am
Battery Metals Critical minerals getting harder to mine as deposits age: EY A survey of 400 mining executives reveals how declining ore grades, rising costs and tighter financing threaten future supplies. October 30, 2026 - 1:01 am
Critical Minerals Governments should not pick critical minerals winners, mining financiers say Western governments are spending billions on support for mining projects in a rush to diversify supplies of critical minerals. October 29, 2026 - 11:30 am
Critical Minerals Glencore cobalt output sinks 52% under DRC quotas Export curbs have left the miner holding the battery metal in solution, deferring processing costs while protecting future sales. October 29, 2026 - 6:18 am
