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Middle East conflict triggers aluminium supply concerns

2026-04-24

The global aluminium market is facing unprecedented supply disruptions due to escalating Middle East geopolitical tensions, with Mercuria predicting a minimum 2 million tonne shortfall by year-end. This "black swan" event has catapulted LME aluminium prices to a four-year peak, significantly impacting industries reliant on the metal such as transport, construction, and packaging. With major consuming regions like the US and Europe heavily dependent on Middle Eastern imports and global stocks at critically low levels, the industry faces severe challenges without readily available alternative supply or production capacity.

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SMM begins monazite processing plant construction

2026-04-24

Steenkampskraal Monazite Mine (SMM) has commenced construction of its new monazite processing plant in the Western Cape, South Africa, a significant development positioning the nation as a prospective producer of high-grade rare earth feedstock. This project, fully permitted and owned by Steenkampskraal Holdings and Bora Mining Investments, aims to produce 13,400 tonnes per annum of monazite concentrate containing over 50% total rare earth oxides, contributing vital critical minerals to global supply chains for renewable energy and defence sectors.

Pantoro partners with Mega Resources on Rama pit in WA

2026-04-24

Pantoro Gold has forged a strategic partnership with Mega Resources and Bain Global Resources for the Rama Open Pit project in Western Australia's Forrestania region. Pantoro plans to advance up to A$20 million to Mega for Stage Two mining, securing high-grade gold ore (approximately 115,000 tonnes at 4.7 g/t gold) for its Norseman processing facility. This collaboration promises to unlock a previously stranded asset, generate robust margins for Pantoro, and provides an exclusive option for Pantoro to develop a potential underground operation, signaling a significant move to enhance its gold production profile.

Lithium market to enter deficit until 2035, says Canaccord

2026-04-23

Canaccord Genuity projects a global lithium market deficit lasting almost a decade, from 2026 to 2035, driven primarily by a critical lack of investment in new mine supply despite robust demand from the electric vehicle sector. This shortfall, exacerbated by recent supply disruptions in key producing nations like China and Zimbabwe, underscores the urgent need for significant capital allocation to avoid prolonged market tightness and potential impacts on the energy transition.

Silver Crown, EMS target US silver growth push

2026-04-23

Silver Crown Royalties Inc. has forged a strategic partnership with Emergency Material Services (EMS) to significantly expand its US silver royalty platform. This collaboration, announced on April 22, 2026, aims to infuse non-dilutive capital into domestic silver production, recycling, smelting, and refining operations, leveraging a structured financing model that mitigates operational risks while capitalizing on the surging demand for silver in electrification and advanced manufacturing. The initiative positions Silver Crown to scale its exposure to the growing US silver market through royalties and streaming agreements, offering investors a de-risked pathway to participate in the commodity's anticipated growth.

Magnetite Mines initiates drilling at Ironback Hill

2026-04-22

Magnetite Mines announced on April 21, 2026, the initiation of up to 2,000m of air core drilling at its Ironback Hill rare earth element (REE) project in north-east South Australia. This program, following delays from significant rain and flooding, aims to define the extent and characteristics of the near-surface, clay-hosted REE mineralisation discovered in 2025. The exploration is a pivotal step for the company in advancing what could become a strategically important source of critical minerals within Australia.

Spanish Mountain Gold to divest 1.5% royalty to Wheaton

2026-04-22

Spanish Mountain Gold has entered a definitive royalty agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals, divesting a 1.5% net smelter returns (NSR) royalty on its British Columbia gold and silver production for $55 million. This crucial financing injection will accelerate the feasibility study for the Spanish Mountain Gold project, providing the necessary capital to target a build decision in 2028. The deal underscores the strategic importance of non-dilutive financing mechanisms for advancing significant precious metal assets in Tier 1 mining jurisdictions.

Chile targets faster permits to unlock $100B pipeline

2026-04-21

Chile is aggressively moving to streamline its mining permit approval process, aiming to unlock over $100 billion in investment and revitalize its pivotal copper sector. This initiative, spearheaded by Economy and Mining Minister Daniel Mas, seeks to reduce processing times by 30% for approximately 200 procedures without compromising environmental standards, fostering legal certainty and attracting significant capital to key projects across copper and lithium.

Banyan Gold hits new high on $34M capital raise

2026-04-21

Banyan Gold, a Vancouver-based gold explorer, recently secured C$46.5 million ($34 million) through a strategic capital raise, propelling its stock to an all-time high. The significant financing is earmarked for advanced exploration at its flagship AurMac property in Canada's Yukon Territory, where the company has defined substantial indicated and inferred gold resources totaling over 7.7 million ounces. This development signifies strong investor confidence in Banyan Gold's project potential and Canada's role as a premier jurisdiction for gold exploration.

Copper price within sight of all-time high as Chinese smelters hit record activity

2026-04-20

Copper prices are rapidly approaching an all-time high, driven significantly by a substantial resurgence in Chinese smelter activity. Satellite data from Earth-i reveals a dramatic increase in operational capacity across China, while global concentrate supply faces unprecedented tightening due to geopolitical conflicts and strategic shifts in major mining nations, pushing treatment and refining charges into negative territory for the first time on record. This dynamic environment offers both opportunities and significant challenges for global mining companies and investors.

Mangrove opens refinery in British Columbia to close lithium gap

2026-04-20

Privately held Mangrove Lithium has inaugurated North America’s first commercial electrochemical lithium refinery in Delta, British Columbia, on April 18, 2026. This landmark facility, capable of producing 1,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide annually, addresses a critical refining gap in Canada's burgeoning battery supply chain and represents a significant step towards localizing vital mineral processing for electric vehicle production. Backed by substantial investment and leveraging an innovative, low-carbon electrochemical technology, Mangrove is poised to expand its operations with a larger refinery planned for Quebec, aiming to establish a comprehensive mine-to-chemical ecosystem within Canada.