Critical Minerals & Mining — 2026年6月7日 週次レポート
重要な発見
重要な発見（9件）
- 1.Gulf aluminium output collapsed to 10,989 tonnes per day in April 2026 — a 26.7% monthly decline and cumulative ~40% fall from February 2026's 16,997 tonnes per day — with the IAI warning the worst is still ahead, attributing disruption to attacks on production facilities and dwindling raw material stocks linked to the US-Iran war [1].
- 2.Bolivia's deepening political crisis, driven by a military powers bill and roadblocks, is now threatening investment in the country's world-class lithium assets, adding a new geopolitical risk dimension to global critical minerals supply chains [7].
- 3.Lynas Rare Earths named Pol Le Roux as interim CEO on June 4, 2026, succeeding Amanda Lacaze after 12 years — a significant leadership transition at one of the world's leading non-Chinese rare earths producers [7].
- 4.Global physically backed gold ETFs recorded modest outflows of US$2 billion in May 2026, reversing April 2026 inflows of US$6.6 billion; total AUM fell 2% to US$604 billion with holdings at 4,121 tonnes, though Q1 2026 gold demand value remained at a record US$193 billion, up 74% year-on-year [4].
- 5.The USGS and NASA expanded the world's largest airborne hyperspectral critical minerals survey on May 12, 2026, building on the April 28, 2026 USGS assessment of 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered economically viable lithium in the Appalachian region — potentially sufficient to replace US imports for a century or more [2].
- 6.The World Bank Group confirmed plans to scale mining sector lending from approximately $3 billion during FY21–25 to an estimated $17 billion in FY26–30, citing projected near-doubling of demand for copper, lithium, graphite, nickel, and rare earth elements by 2040 and a total investment need of $1.7 trillion by 2050 [8].
- 7.World crude steel production fell 1.9% year-on-year in April 2026 to 153.4 million tonnes, while global stainless steel output grew 2.5% in Q1 2026 to 15.8 million tonnes; worldsteel published a new climate change and steel policy paper on June 7, 2026 [9].
- 8.The British Geological Survey released updated global mineral production statistics covering over 70 commodities for 2020–2024 on May 25, 2026, and released geological core samples from a former mine site in Perthshire, Scotland on June 5, 2026 for further mineral prospectivity research [10].
- 9.A World Bank civil society dialogue on its Metals and Minerals Strategy is scheduled for June 11, 2026, with resource nationalism in Africa flagged as a key challenge for attracting private mining investment [8].
エグゼクティブサマリー（9件）
- •The Gulf aluminium supply crisis has deepened materially into a structural emergency: April 2026 output of 10,989 tonnes per day represents a ~40% cumulative collapse from February 2026 pre-war levels of 16,997 tonnes per day, driven by the ongoing US-Iran conflict's attacks on production facilities and raw material shortages, with the IAI explicitly warning the worst is still ahead [1].
- •A new geopolitical risk emerged this period: Bolivia's political crisis, triggered by a military powers bill, is generating roadblocks and threatening investment in the country's world-class lithium assets — adding a second major sovereign risk to the global critical minerals supply chain alongside the Gulf aluminium disruption [7].
- •Lynas Rare Earths, one of the world's most strategically significant non-Chinese rare earths producers, announced the appointment of Pol Le Roux as interim CEO on June 4, 2026, succeeding Amanda Lacaze after 12 years — a leadership transition that carries potential strategic implications at a time of intense geopolitical focus on rare earth supply chains [7].
- •Gold ETF flows reversed in May 2026, shedding US$2 billion globally after April's US$6.6 billion inflow; Europe was the only region to record inflows at US$334 million, while Asia led outflows at -US$1.2 billion and North America contributed -US$1.1 billion; total gold ETF AUM fell 2% to US$604 billion with holdings at 4,121 tonnes [4].
- •Despite the May ETF outflow, gold's structural demand strength persists: Q1 2026 demand value reached a record US$193 billion, up 74% year-on-year, and holdings remain just below the February 2026 peak of 4,176 tonnes [4].
- •The USGS-NASA airborne hyperspectral critical minerals survey continues to expand, with new Earth MRI case studies published May 27, 2026 demonstrating stakeholder uptake of domestic mapping data alongside the Appalachian lithium assessment of 2.3 million metric tons confirmed on April 28, 2026 [2].
- •The World Bank Group's planned near-six-fold increase in mining lending to $17 billion for FY26–30 — against a projected $1.7 trillion total investment need by 2050 — reflects a major multilateral commitment to close the critical minerals investment gap, even as resource nationalism in Africa presents governance headwinds [8].
- •Steel production diverged in the current period: crude steel output contracted 1.9% year-on-year in April 2026 while stainless steel production grew 2.5% in Q1 2026, with worldsteel simultaneously publishing a new decarbonization policy paper on June 7, 2026 [9].
- •The BGS released updated global mineral production statistics for 70+ commodities (2020–2024) on May 25, 2026, published new geological core samples from a Scottish mine site on June 5, 2026, and contributed to a UN report on sand governance published May 19, 2026 — collectively reinforcing the global push for stronger geological data infrastructure [10].
市場動向
Gulf Aluminium Output Collapse: Deepening Crisis
The International Aluminium Institute reported that Gulf aluminium output fell to 10,989 tonnes per day in April 2026, a 26.7% decline from the March figure of 15,000 tonnes per day, with the IAI warning the worst is still ahead. This follows the previously reported 6% decline in March to 15,963 tonnes per day from 16,997 tonnes per day in February, meaning the cumulative collapse now amounts to approximately 40% of pre-war production levels. The IAI attributes the disruption to attacks on produ…
Gold ETF Outflows in May 2026 After April Inflows
Global physically backed gold ETFs saw modest outflows in May 2026, shedding US$2 billion as investors remained largely sidelined, according to the World Gold Council. Europe was the only region to record inflows at US$334 million, while Asia led outflows at -US$1.2 billion and North America followed at -US$1.1 billion. The May decline pushed global gold ETFs' total AUM 2% lower in the month to US$604 billion, while holdings edged down to 4,121 tonnes, remaining just below the February peak of 4…
US Critical Minerals Mapping Advances with USGS-NASA Survey
The USGS and NASA announced on May 12, 2026 an addition to the world's largest airborne hyperspectral survey to map critical minerals from 65,000 feet. This builds on the April 28, 2026 USGS assessment finding that the Appalachian region of the eastern United States contains an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically viable lithium — potentially sufficient to replace imports for a century or more. New Earth MRI case studies were also released on May 27, 2026, highlighting…
Bolivia Political Crisis Threatens Lithium Assets
Mining.com reported on June 5, 2026 that Bolivia is experiencing unrest, with a military powers bill deepening the political crisis and roadblocks threatening investment and critical minerals development. Bolivia hosts world-class lithium assets, and the instability puts those resources at risk, adding a new geopolitical risk dimension to the global critical minerals supply chain beyond the ongoing US-Iran conflict affecting Gulf aluminium. [7]
World Bank Scales Up Mining Investment to $17 Billion Through 2030
The World Bank Group has confirmed that lending in the metals and minerals sector is expected to rise sharply from approximately $3 billion during FY21–25 to an estimated $17 billion in FY26–30. Over the past decade, the World Bank Group has funded approximately $10 billion in mining projects and operated in over 75 resource-rich countries, delivering more than 400 analytical and advisory services. The World Bank noted that demand for key minerals such as copper, lithium, graphite, nickel, and r…
競合動向
Gulf Aluminium Producers: Cumulative 40% Output Collapse
The International Aluminium Institute reported that Gulf aluminium output fell to 10,989 tonnes per day in April 2026, a 26.7% decline from the March figure of 15,000 tonnes per day, with the IAI warning the worst is still ahead. The cumulative collapse from 16,997 tonnes per day in February to 10,989 tonnes per day in April represents approximately 40% of pre-war production levels. The IAI attributes the disruption to attacks on production facilities and dwindling stocks of raw materials linked…
Lynas Rare Earths Names New Interim CEO
Mining.com reported on June 4, 2026 that Lynas Rare Earths has named Pol Le Roux as interim CEO, succeeding Amanda Lacaze who is retiring from the helm after 12 years in the role. This leadership transition at one of the world's leading rare earths producers outside China represents a new development in the current reporting period, with potential implications for the company's strategic direction at a time of heightened geopolitical focus on rare earth supply chains.
Global Steel Output Dips While Stainless Production Grows
World crude steel production for the 69 countries reporting to worldsteel was 153.4 million tonnes in April 2026, a 1.9% decrease compared to April 2025, according to data released on May 22, 2026. In contrast, stainless steel melt shop production showed growth, with the world stainless association reporting total output of 15.8 million tonnes in Q1 2026, an increase of 2.5% compared to Q1 2025. Worldsteel also released its 2026 Life Cycle Inventory database on May 20, 2026, based on 2024 data, …
BGS Releases Updated World Mineral Production Data and Zambia Partnership
The British Geological Survey released updated statistics on the global production of over 70 commodities covering the period 2020 to 2024, published on May 25, 2026. Separately, BGS published a blog on April 28, 2026 detailing its ongoing partnership with the Geological Survey Department of Zambia to build national capacity, improve data accessibility, and support long-term sustainable development from a critical minerals perspective. BGS also released geological core samples from the vicinity …
World Bank Mining Lending Surge and Civil Society Engagement
The World Bank Group's metals and minerals strategy confirms that lending for mining projects is expected to rise sharply from approximately $3 billion during FY21–25 to an estimated $17 billion in FY26–30, a continuing trend from the previous reporting period. A civil society dialogue event on the World Bank Group's Metals and Minerals Strategy is scheduled for June 11, 2026, to explore how metals and minerals development can better support inclusive and sustainable growth. The World Bank conti…
制度・規制動向
US Critical Minerals Mapping Expansion Continues Under USGS-NASA
Continuing from the previous reporting period, the USGS and NASA announced on May 12, 2026 an addition to the world's largest airborne hyperspectral survey to map critical minerals from 65,000 feet. The USGS also confirmed on April 28, 2026 that the Appalachian region of the eastern United States contains an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically viable lithium, potentially sufficient to replace imports for a century or more. New Earth MRI case studies were published on …
BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale Generates Over $4 Billion
The Bureau of Land Management reported that an oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Texas generated over $4 billion, with results described as underscoring strong industry demand for domestic energy development on public lands, according to a press release dated May 20, 2026. The BLM also held its first successful Coastal Plain oil and gas lease sale under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act on June 5, 2026. Separately, the Department of the Interior proposed modernizing grazing regulations on…
World Bank Metals and Minerals Strategy Civil Society Dialogue Scheduled
The World Bank Group has scheduled a civil society dialogue event for June 11, 2026 to explore how its Metals and Minerals Strategy can better support inclusive and sustainable growth. The World Bank Group has confirmed plans to scale lending for mining projects from approximately $3 billion during FY21–25 to an estimated $17 billion in FY26–30, and has operated in over 75 resource-rich countries delivering more than 400 analytical and advisory services. The institution continues to embed strong…
BGS Contributes to UN Sand and Sustainability Governance Report
The British Geological Survey contributed to a UN report on sand and sustainability published on May 19, 2026, which highlights the impact of poor governance and unsustainable sand mining practices and calls on policymakers to take action. BGS also released updated statistics on the global production of over 70 commodities covering 2020 to 2024 on May 25, 2026, providing a new baseline for regulatory and policy analysis. These developments reflect a broader international trend toward strengtheni…
Bolivia Political Crisis Creates New Regulatory Risk for Lithium Investment
Mining.com reported on June 5, 2026 that Bolivia is experiencing significant unrest, with a military powers bill deepening the political crisis and roadblocks threatening investment and critical minerals development. Bolivia hosts world-class lithium assets, and the instability introduces new regulatory and political risk for investors in the country's critical minerals sector. This is a new development in the current reporting period, adding a fresh geopolitical risk dimension to the global cri…
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重要な変化の整理
Gulf Aluminium Output Collapse Deepens to ~40% of Pre-War Levels
継続監視The International Aluminium Institute continues to report severe and worsening disruption to Gulf aluminium production. April 2026 figures show output fell to 10,989 tonnes per day, a 26.7% decline from the March figure of 15,000 tonnes per day, with the IAI warning the worst is still ahead. The cumulative collapse from 16,997 tonnes per day in February now represents approximately 40% of pre-war production levels. [1]
Bolivia Unrest Puts World-Class Lithium Assets at Risk
新規Mining.com reported on June 5, 2026 that Bolivia is experiencing significant political unrest, with a military powers bill deepening the crisis and roadblocks threatening investment and critical minerals development. Bolivia hosts world-class lithium assets, representing a new geopolitical risk to global critical minerals supply chains not present in the previous reporting period. [7]
Lynas Rare Earths Names Pol Le Roux as Interim CEO
新規Mining.com reported on June 4, 2026 that Lynas Rare Earths has named Pol Le Roux as interim CEO, succeeding Amanda Lacaze who is retiring after 12 years in the role. This leadership transition at a leading non-Chinese rare earths producer is a new development with potential strategic implications for the sector.
Gold ETF Flows Shift to Outflows in May 2026
更新Global physically backed gold ETFs recorded modest outflows of US$2 billion in May 2026, reversing the April 2026 inflows of US$6.6 billion reported in the previous period. Europe was the only region to record inflows at US$334 million, while Asia led outflows at -US$1.2 billion and North America at -US$1.1 billion. Total AUM fell 2% to US$604 billion, with holdings at 4,121 tonnes. [4]
USGS-NASA Critical Minerals Mapping and Lithium Assessment Continue
継続監視The USGS and NASA announced on May 12, 2026 an addition to the world's largest airborne hyperspectral survey to map critical minerals from 65,000 feet. The USGS confirmed the Appalachian region contains an estimated 2.3 million metric tons of undiscovered, economically viable lithium (April 28, 2026), and new Earth MRI case studies were published on May 27, 2026. These developments continue the sustained federal push to characterize domestic mineral endowments. [2]
示唆・見るべき論点（8件）
- 1.The Gulf aluminium crisis has transitioned from an acute supply disruption into a structural supply emergency: with the IAI warning the worst is still ahead and cumulative output down ~40% from February 2026 pre-war levels, downstream manufacturers reliant on Gulf aluminium should urgently reassess strategic inventory buffers, accelerate alternative supplier qualification, and consider hedging strategies for an extended disruption scenario [1].
- 2.Bolivia's lithium crisis, if prolonged, could materially tighten the medium-term global lithium supply outlook at a moment when demand for battery materials is projected to nearly double by 2040 — investors and automakers with Bolivia exposure should monitor the military powers bill trajectory and roadblock resolution as leading indicators of investment viability [7] [8].
- 3.The Lynas CEO transition introduces strategic uncertainty at a uniquely sensitive moment: non-Chinese rare earths supply is central to Western industrial and defense policy, and any shift in Lynas's strategic posture under new leadership — particularly regarding processing capacity or government partnerships — would have outsized implications for rare earths supply chain diversification efforts [7].
- 4.The reversal of gold ETF flows to -US$2 billion in May 2026 after April's +US$6.6 billion inflow, with Asia leading outflows at -US$1.2 billion, may signal short-term profit-taking rather than a structural retreat from gold — the continued proximity of holdings to the February 2026 peak of 4,176 tonnes supports a 'consolidation, not exit' interpretation for institutional gold positioning [4].
- 5.The USGS's Appalachian lithium assessment of 2.3 million metric tons is strategically significant but operationally distant: the gap between resource identification and commercial production — permitting timelines, infrastructure buildout, and processing investment — means near-term US lithium import dependency is unlikely to change materially, and policymakers should pair mapping initiatives with accelerated permitting reform [2].
- 6.The World Bank's scale-up to $17 billion in mining lending for FY26–30 is best understood as multilateral capital positioning itself against resource nationalism in Africa and governance risk in developing nations — the June 11, 2026 civil society dialogue signals that social license and ESG frameworks will be key determinants of where this capital is deployed [8].
- 7.The divergence between falling crude steel output (-1.9% YoY in April 2026) and growing stainless steel production (+2.5% YoY in Q1 2026) warrants monitoring as a potential leading indicator of energy transition-driven demand mix shifts — stainless steel's relevance to hydrogen and nuclear infrastructure could underpin a sustained structural divergence in these two segments [9].
- 8.The BGS-Zambia partnership and the World Bank's focus on Africa mining investment collectively represent an emerging multilateral framework for geological transparency in resource-rich developing nations — a prerequisite for the private capital needed to meet the projected $500 billion+ new mining investment requirement by 2040 [10] [8].
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IAI data showing Gulf aluminium output at 10,989 tonnes per day in April 2026, a 26.7% decline from March's 15,000 tonnes per day, and cumulative ~40% collapse from February 2026's 16,997 tonnes per day; IAI warning the worst is still ahead, attributed to attacks on production facilities and dwindling raw material stocks linked to the US-Iran war.
関連: Geopolitical Risk & Supply ChainUSGS-NASA airborne hyperspectral survey expansion announced May 12, 2026; April 28, 2026 assessment of 2.3 million metric tons undiscovered economically viable Appalachian lithium; new Earth MRI case studies published May 27, 2026.
関連: Critical Minerals Supply ChainSupporting data on US critical minerals mapping and domestic resource characterization efforts, including the Interior Department's 2025 Critical Minerals List released November 2025.
関連: Critical Minerals Supply ChainMay 2026 gold ETF data: global outflows of US$2 billion; Europe inflows of US$334 million; Asia outflows of -US$1.2 billion; North America outflows of -US$1.1 billion; total AUM fell 2% to US$604 billion; holdings at 4,121 tonnes, just below February 2026 peak of 4,176 tonnes; Q1 2026 gold demand value at record US$193 billion, up 74% year-on-year.
関連: Precious Metals & InvestmentWorld Gold Council Q1 2026 Gold Demand Trends: record US$193 billion value on 1,231 tonnes; April 2026 ETF inflows of US$6.6 billion referenced as prior-period comparison.
関連: Precious Metals & InvestmentJune 5, 2026 report on Bolivia's political crisis: military powers bill deepening unrest, roadblocks threatening investment and critical minerals development, with Bolivia's world-class lithium assets at risk.
関連: Geopolitical Risk & Supply ChainJune 4, 2026 report on Lynas Rare Earths naming Pol Le Roux as interim CEO, succeeding Amanda Lacaze who is retiring after 12 years as head of the company.
関連: Competitor LandscapeWorld Bank scaling mining lending from $3 billion (FY21–25) to $17 billion (FY26–30); mineral demand projected to nearly double by 2040; $500 billion+ new mining investment and $1.7 trillion total needed by 2050; civil society dialogue on metals and minerals strategy scheduled June 11, 2026; resource nationalism in Africa flagged as key challenge.
関連: Mining Investment & FinanceWorld crude steel production 153.4 million tonnes in April 2026, down 1.9% YoY; stainless steel output 15.8 million tonnes in Q1 2026, up 2.5% YoY; 2026 Life Cycle Inventory database released May 20, 2026; climate change and steel industry policy paper published June 7, 2026.
関連: Steel & Base MetalsBGS released updated global mineral production statistics for 70+ commodities covering 2020–2024 on May 25, 2026; geological core samples from Perthshire, Scotland released June 5, 2026 for mineral prospectivity research; BGS-Zambia partnership for national capacity building and data accessibility; contribution to UN sand and sustainability governance report published May 19, 2026.
関連: Critical Minerals Supply Chain