Critical Minerals Brazil picks 27 critical minerals in push for local supply chain New classification will steer public funding toward domestic processing and projects considered vital to industrial growth. November 8, 2026
Critical Minerals Canada’s budget extends tax relief but leaves mineral explorers wanting The renewed critical minerals strategy would support mining and processing technology, research, and funding for projects. November 6, 2026
Markets Indonesia says miners owned by South Korea, Japan, EU investors to get more lenient FX earnings retention terms The eligible miners are still required to keep at least 30% of the proceeds in the onshore financial system for at least three months. November 6, 2026 - 8:45 am
Regulatory Issues Ontario’s Lecce warns that Democrats offer no tariff cure Canada shouldn’t expect the United States to lift tariffs simply because Democrats won control of Congress, Ontario Energy and Mines Minister said. November 5, 2026 - 4:00 pm
Indonesia targets ex-Glencore trader Kurniawan’s nickel empire Indonesian authorities are taking “immediate enforcement action” against companies controlled by or affiliated with former Glencore Plc nickel trader Arif Kurniawan. November 5, 2026 - 11:42 am
Markets Nickel price leaps to 5-week high on Indonesian crackdown; copper hits 3-month low Indonesian nickel producers have faced rising costs and tighter mining quotas in 2026. November 5, 2026 - 11:10 am
Critical Minerals San Francisco Bay Area dominates mining tech startup funding worldwide An analysis of 170 ventures across 22 countries reveals a striking divide between where mining innovation happens and where investors deploy capital. November 5, 2026 - 10:23 am
Critical Minerals Europe must stockpile critical raw materials, Germany’s Merz says The EU relies heavily on China for critical minerals and is trying to diversify the supply chain as demand grows. November 5, 2026 - 9:51 am
News Michigan mining push tests Lake Superior safeguards With exploration accelerating and proposed mines advancing near a lake that holds nearly 10% of the world’s surface fresh water, Michigan’s rules for modern mines could soon face a test across an entire district. November 4, 2026 - 4:30 pm
Sherritt furloughs 47% of Canada workforce amid Cuba sanctions Nickel and cobalt producer is grappling with the fallout from expanded US sanctions on Cuba. November 4, 2026 - 3:19 pm
