Precious Metals & Markets: Copper held just above $14,000/ton in London as Goldman lifted its end-2026 target on tighter supply, citing disruptions at Grasberg and Kamoa-Kakula. Gold & Silver Miner Sentiment: A fresh investor note argues precious-metals miners are printing cash as gold and silver prices surge, with majors trading at lower forward P/E multiples than years ago. Ghana Mining Court: Ghana’s High Court set July 3 for judgment in the Wontumi Akonta illegal mining trial, after the defence closed its case over alleged mining without authorization. Project Moves (Manganese): Giyani Metals posted positive DFS results for its K.Hill battery-grade manganese project in Botswana, supporting reserves and strong economics. Project Moves (Nickel): MITHRA Metals advanced a strategic nickel laterite initiative in southern Ethiopia after confirming nickel laterite systems in drilling. Uranium Financing: Aura Energy is in talks with the US DFC for up to $170m to fund Mauritania’s Tiris uranium project, with a feasibility study due in September. Antimony License: Xtract Resources secured a 10-year mining license for its Amghas antimony project in Morocco and began moving processing infrastructure. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: A new report shows deep-sea mining tests far below the surface, as environmentalists warn of irreversible damage. Local Governance & Water: Superior, Arizona approved a long-term water mitigation deal with Resolution Copper worth more than $20m. Illegal Mining Crackdown: Kelantan authorities seized 45 excavators in an illegal gold mining crackdown. Coal Community: Estevan’s “Coffee Talk” spotlighted coal’s impact on the local community.