Critical Minerals & Geopolitics: Brazil’s rare-earth push heats up as Viridis Mining says it will sell rare earths from its Colossus project to Europe and North America, not China—aiming at Western supply chains. Mining Industry Support: Metso expands its Mesa, Arizona service and training center with a large investment to speed repairs and boost safety skills for mining customers. Lithium Exploration: Solis Minerals plans maiden diamond drilling at its Mandacaru lithium project in Brazil in June, while updating copper work in Peru. Climate & Food Security: A new analysis warns that Super El Niño could disrupt fisheries via warmer seas, weaker upwelling, and lower plankton productivity—raising risks for coastal livelihoods. Tourism Tech & Growth: WTTC data shows Mexico outperformed the US and Canada in 2025 travel spending and arrivals, with World Cup-linked forecasts boosting 2026 growth. World Cup Safety & Fraud: Canada’s border agency stresses a World Cup ticket isn’t a visa, while Meta ramps up efforts against World Cup scams. Public Health Research: A meta-analysis on early-stage multinodular liver cancer suggests selected patients may benefit more from liver resection than RFA or TACE.