Rio Tinto considers raising stake in Argentina’s Los Azules copper project Rio owns the stake in Los Azules through its copper technology venture Nuton. Reuters | May 8, 2026 | 4:42 pm
Colombia urges Glencore to discuss Cerrejon coal mine closure with local authorities Glencore operates the mine under concession, and the license is due to expire in 2034. Reuters | May 8, 2026 | 1:32 pm
Cuba faces ‘devastating’ ripple effects from US hit to mining Cuba has been suffering days-long blackouts that have only gotten worse since the US imposed a near-total energy blockade. Bloomberg News | May 8, 2026 | 12:50 pm
Rare Earths Americas surges after debut, bets on US discovery Company says its the Shiloh exploration district in Georgia could fundamentally alter the US’ rare earth supply. Amanda Stutt | May 8, 2026 | 11:59 am
US and South Africa hold talks on mining deals, FT reports Around 25 officials from both countries met in Johannesburg on Wednesday to discuss minerals co-operation, FT said. Reuters | May 8, 2026 | 9:01 am
Focus Graphite in Quebec boasts world’s fifth-largest resource The update boosts the global contained graphite to 14.7 million tonnes over the 2022 resource, an 86% increase. Blair McBride | May 8, 2026 | 8:54 am
US copper imports this year unlikely to beat 2025 record, analysts say Surging logistics costs due to the conflict in the Middle East are pushing up the premium required to draw copper into the US. Reuters | May 8, 2026 | 8:51 am
Freeport delays Grasberg full restart to early 2028 Freeport now aims for 65% capacity in the second half of 2026, 80% by mid-2027, and near full capacity by the end of 2027. Staff Writer | May 8, 2026 | 8:34 am
San Lorenzo hits all-time high on Chile gold assays San Lorenzo has emerged as one of the top-performing junior explorers following a series of discoveries at Salvadora in Chile’s Atacama region. Frédéric Tomesco | May 8, 2026 | 8:23 am