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US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals.

Reuters | January 12, 2026 | 3:08 pm

Italy seeks over $8 billion in damages from ArcelorMittal over ILVA steelworks

As the government seeks a new buyer, Acciaierie d'Italia (ADI) has sued over alleged mismanagement of the steelworks.

Reuters | January 12, 2026 | 1:23 pm

Chile’s Mantoverde copper output hit as labor talks stall, union says

The labor authority had notified that the company will not have emergency personnel from the union to keep facilities operational.

Reuters | January 12, 2026 | 11:18 am

Lilac signs 10-year deal with Traxys to supply lithium from Utah project

Traxys will buy 50,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate over the period, representing 100% of the project's Phase 1 output.

Reuters | January 12, 2026 | 10:51 am

How investors buy gold and what fuels the market

Large buyers and institutional investors usually buy gold from big banks.

Reuters | January 12, 2026 | 10:41 am

West Red Lake’s Madsen mine enters commercial production

During 2025, the Madsen mine produced about 20,000 oz. of gold, including 7,000 oz. in the last quarter.

Staff Writer | January 12, 2026 | 10:16 am

Aclara sees prospect of fast-tracking rare earth project with Chile’s next president

Aclara wants to start producing in mid-2028, contingent on securing offtake agreements and financing.

Bloomberg News | January 12, 2026 | 9:30 am

ATALCO secures investment from US, Pinnacle affiliate to boost alumina, gallium output

ATALCO expects to boost output to more than 1 million metric tons of alumina annually and produce up to 50 metric tons of gallium per year.

Reuters | January 12, 2026 | 9:17 am

Gold and silver prices set new records on Fed uncertainty

Spot gold rose as much as 2.6% to 4,625.34 per ounce.

Staff Writer | January 12, 2026 | 9:12 am

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