Ivanhoe Slashes Kamoa Kakula Copper Guidance After Seismic Setbacks
Ivanhoe cut Kamoa Kakula copper guidance after seismic damage raised costs and delayed recovery. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/05/kamoa-kakula-copper-guidance-cut.html
Copper Miners Poised for Next Upswing After Sentiment Reset
After a big sentiment reset, copper miners may be ready for another leg higher https://t.co/WbsnDai5xr
China’s Edge in Lithium: US Must Accelerate Supply Chain
A short episode re: China’s real advantage, price, hype, and when will the US get on with building a lithium & mid-stream supply chain? https://t.co/FvGKj7lD52
Newmont's Record Cash Flow Signals Gold Sector Appeal
Gold miner bellwether newmont record free cash flow generation. Sector should start attracting generalists. https://t.co/lcaPr4xhHU
New Eco-Friendly Method Cuts Lithium Extraction Costs
Researchers say they’ve found a new way to extract lithium, a crucial metal used in the lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles and energy storage arrays. This new technique could be more environmentally friendly and cheaper than existing ones.
US‑Backed Rare Earth Firms Sue Over Tech Theft
US-backed rare earth rivals clash over alleged technology theft Legal battle erupts between mining companies supported by Trump administration to break dependence on China https://t.co/vOimm9aspJ via @ft
EU Zinc Imports Drop 2025 as Dutch, German Demand Slumps
EU zinc imports fell in 2025 as Dutch and German buying weakened despite stronger Italy demand. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/05/eu-zinc-imports-fell-in-2025-as-dutch.html
Marathon Port Reopens, Boosting GenMining’s Copper‑Pd Project
Port of Marathon reactivation = major win for NW Ontario mining. @GenMining’s Marathon project (just 10km away) holds 532 million lbs payable copper planned + strong Pd credits. One of Canada’s few fully permitted critical mineral mines. $GENM.TO
Quad Nations Unite on Scandium Supply Chain Initiative
After decades of hollowing out its own supply chains, the Quad countries are course-correcting with a smart initiative to pool resources to co-finance and co-develop critical minerals projects to fill the gaps. We are only getting started on this giant...
Cobalt Blue, Glomar Launch US Nodules Pilot for Critical Minerals
Cobalt Blue and Glomar plan pilot processing of polymetallic nodules for US critical minerals supply. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/05/cobalt-blue-glomar-nodule-processing.html
Silver Miners Poised for Breakout on Record Margins
Silver miners relative to gold miners appear to be on the verge of a significant breakout. It doesn’t take a mathematician to recognize what happens when a business is selling metal for $75/oz while production costs remain closer to $15–20/oz. These are...
Albemarle DLE Project Aims for Higher Lithium Recovery
The Metalnomist - Raw Material, Metal, Alloy, Scrap News: Albemarle DLE Project Targets Higher Lithium Recov... https://t.co/Y68JPbujtB
Albemarle Launches $3.1B DLE Project to Boost Chile Lithium Recovery
Albemarle plans $3.1bn DLE project in Chile to raise lithium recovery and reduce brine extraction. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/05/albemarle-dle-project-targets-higher.html
Argentina Ramps up Lithium, Copper Output with Incentives
Argentina targets major lithium and copper output growth with reserves, tax incentives and new projects. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/05/argentina-lithium-production-push.html
EU Ferro‑Titanium Imports Drop to 2009 Low Post‑Sanctions
EU ferro-titanium imports hit a 2009 low in 2025 after Russian sanctions reshaped supply. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/05/eu-ferro-titanium-imports-fell-to-2009.html