- Carney, Trump to sit down Monday ahead of G7 start as work continues on tariff deal. PM looking to secure a trade deal to see the U.S. tariffs lifted. READ MORE HERE
- Nova Scotia Streamlines Mining Approvals to Boost Critical Minerals Development. The new approach defers certain technical requirements, such as erosion and sediment control plans, to later stages of review, allowing faster initial approvals without compromising environmental protection. A dedicated Large Industrial File Team will oversee mining applications, while streamlined forms and clearer guidance aim to reduce delays and improve transparency. READ MORE HERE
- B.C. First Nations warn of legal backlash as Carney fast-tracks major projects. Regional Chief Terry Teegee warns that failing to uphold Indigenous consultation laws could spark legal challenges, protests, and blockades. Criticism centers around the new "national interest" criteria and limited time given for review of new legislation. READ MORE HERE
- Trade Deal or Trade Truce? A renewed U.S.-China trade truce left key military-related export restrictions unresolved. Beijing has not committed to exporting rare-earth magnets critical to U.S. defense systems, while the U.S. maintains curbs on AI chip exports to China. READ MORE
- Consolidated mining standards to launch in H1 2026 – World Gold Council executive. READ MORE HERE
- Nouveau Monde's Quebec graphite mine and plant receive over $1B in funding offers. READ MORE HERE
- US Export-Import Bank offers $120M loan for Critical Metals' Tanbreez in Greenland. READ MORE HERE
- Teck Resources to face revenue dip amid pivot to copper-led strategy. READ MORE HERE
- Barrick Mining Corp.'s Reko Diq project in Pakistan secured a $400M subordinated loan from the International Finance Corp. READ MORE HERE
- US should default to 'yes' on projects – federal permitting council lead. READ MORE HERE
- Atlas Iron merging with Roy Hill to serve 'evolving' iron ore market. READ MORE HERE
- Nickel output dips 21.2% in Q1 as producers respond to oversupply and falling prices spurred by Indonesian policy changes. Largest companies produced 15,325 metric tons in Q1. READ MORE HERE
- Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture temporarily suspends operations at South Africa’s Lion smelter for maintenance. The only operating ferrochrome smelter in the venture; Boshoek and Wonderkop smelters remain suspended following a business review. READ MORE HERE
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