The AREC Marion Project will undergo its first inspection in Q3 2026, prioritizing short-term verification of the germanium production line. Phase 1 is projected to annually purify over 16,000 tons of high-purity rare earths and critical minerals, with planned annual outputs of 5,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate and 1,000 metric tons of rare earth oxides.
Florida Canyon gold mine annual production to rise 17%, reserves grow 74%, after-tax net present value reaches $601 million.
A Rio Tinto iron ore vessel has been detained due to stalled negotiations.
Blue Moon Mining formally signed an equity purchase agreement, completing the acquisition of the century-old copper mine project.
The United States has extended sanctions targeting Cuba's metal and mining industries.
Zimbabwe lithium ore shipments are arriving soon, indicating a short-term improvement in supply.
Irish government seeks funding support to maintain key alumina plant operations amid potential EU sanctions on Russian-controlled enterprises.
Ghana Reopens Obuasi Gold Mine, AngloGold Ashanti Invests Over 500 Million
Indonesia's largest nickel smelter, Gunbuster, has entered the debt restructuring process.
Antofagasta plans to increase copper production by 30% before 2030.
Hancock Iron Ore's McPhee Creek mine has commenced production with an estimated annual capacity of 8 million tonnes, aiding operational stability at Roy Hill.
Zambia plans to expand copper mine production to 3 million tonnes.
LME tin inventory decreased 35 tons from the previous day to 8,600 tons, with a cumulative decrease of 370 tons over the past week.
On June 26, 2026, the Australian iron ore benchmark price was 720.67 yuan per tonne, down 6.35% from the beginning of the month.
A South African mining firm forecasts a 15% reduction in platinum production.
The president of Tibet Summit discussed the company's overseas resource strategy and provided an outlook on lithium prices.
Indian company signs memorandum of understanding with Chilean mining giant
Due to raw material supply interruption from Cuba's Moa mine, Sherritt closes refinery with annual capacity of 38,200 tons.
Vitol Group successfully transported a stranded aluminum vessel through the Strait of Hormuz, valued at approximately $110 million.
US Copper Market Inventories Hit Record High; Processing Fees Remain Low
Fastmarkets plans to launch a digital lithium spot trading platform.
US sanctions Rwanda's Gasabo Gold Refinery over alleged gold smuggling from Congo.
Sherritt International Halts Nickel Smelter Production Due to Exhausted Cuban Feedstock
Macquarie maintains its 2026 iron ore average price forecast at $103 per ton.
Nigeria discovers a polymetallic province containing platinum group metals in Kaduna State and identifies 3.3 million tons of lithium reserves near Abuja.
The plan proposes a 25% share for non-fossil energy and 30% for new energy power generation by 2030.
LME copper inventory continues to deplete, though current levels remain above historical averages, indicating relatively ample supply.
Iron ore futures are approaching a seven-week consecutive decline, marking the worst performance since 2022.
On June 26, 2026, Australian listed company Nickel Industries Limited announced a $169 million investment to acquire equity in an Indonesian nickel project.
On June 26, 2026, South African ferrochrome producer Samancor announced suspension of layoff plan and gradual resumption.
Ghana authorities plan to secure a 30% share of production from a leading gold miner.
Production capacity at the Piquira facility increases significantly following expansion.
Jakarta and industry players agree on the framework for evaluating next year's production quotas.
Ghana plans to enforce a new gold sales policy effective from 2026.
Affected by new policies, Indonesian Chinese-funded nickel-cobalt miners have generally cut production, and the industry's overall capacity utilization has fallen below the break-even line.
Tin, tantalum, indium and other compute-linked materials have rallied as AI infrastructure demand expands.
Negative zinc treatment charges are a strong signal of tight concentrate availability in the domestic Chinese market.
Copper and other compute-linked metals are being repriced around AI demand, trade policy and inventory location.
The discovery adds to Africa's role in the future lithium and polymetallic resource map.
The deal consolidates rights around a tin asset watched by investors tracking Western supply alternatives.
Lower inventory coverage can amplify price sensitivity when demand expectations or supply disruptions change.
The agreement points to efforts to build more localized alumina supply chains in the United States.
The grade update may attract attention from buyers watching new manganese ore supply outside traditional routes.
The direct shipment route highlights China's continued pull on seaborne iron ore supply.
A tiered tariff proposal for refined copper has intensified attention on regional premiums, inventory flows and price forecasts.
The production ramp adds to India's domestic coal supply push and may affect regional thermal coal balances.
Policy changes, raw material constraints and cost pressure are weighing on Chinese-invested nickel-cobalt operations in Indonesia.
The move shows that major lithium producers still view China as a central market for refining, demand and industrial partnerships.
The capacity increase reinforces Pilgangoora's role in hard-rock lithium supply as producers position for the next cycle.
The decline in Hong Kong gold flows offers an important window into Chinese physical demand and import timing.