Copper & Processing Progress: Cyprium Metals says its Nifty Copper Complex restart is about halfway through planned work, with heap-leach build progress and key equipment arriving, keeping first cathode on track for the September quarter 2026. Gold Concentrate Breakthrough: Nova Minerals’ Korbel flotation tests on low-grade ore in Alaska produced high-grade concentrate up to 26.7 g/t Au with recoveries consistently above 95%, pointing to cheaper, simpler processing options for its Estelle project. Project Milestones: Bunker Hill Mining has produced first concentrate from its Idaho mine after years of redevelopment, with commercial ramp-up targeted for end-2026. Lithium Expansion Moves Ahead: Elevra Lithium broke ground on the North American Lithium expansion in Québec, aiming for a 15%–20% output lift in Stage 1 by mid-2027. Rare Earths BFS: Brazilian Critical Minerals’ Ema rare earths project BFS flags strong economics, including $1.47bn NPV( after tax) and 105% IRR in the base case. Policy & Trade: The EU unveiled tighter duty-free steel import quotas to protect capacity amid global overcapacity. Human Rights & Risk: A report says North Korea’s illicit coal exports are surging as sanctions monitoring weakens, tied to forced labor and rights abuses. Community & Safety: Myanmar’s jade sector saw a slag-heap collapse kill five and leave about 15 missing after monsoon rains destabilised waste heaps. Corporate Finance: Contango Silver and Gold agreed to settle $18.7m in Lucky Shot milestone payments for $5m cash plus shares, securing full control as it advances toward feasibility. Energy Demand Outlook: Shell expects global LNG demand to rise about 65% by 2050, though Hormuz disruptions are still weighing on near-term trade.