{"id":63444,"date":"2026-06-19T14:08:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/rubio-pushes-for-hezbollah-disarmament-as-newmont-secures-key-mining-approval\/63444\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T14:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T18:08:14","slug":"rubio-pushes-for-hezbollah-disarmament-as-newmont-secures-key-mining-approval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/rubio-pushes-for-hezbollah-disarmament-as-newmont-secures-key-mining-approval\/63444\/","title":{"rendered":"Rubio Pushes for Hezbollah Disarmament as Newmont Secures Key Mining Approval"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/strong> reaffirmed full support for a &quot;fully sovereign Lebanese state&quot; and called for the <strong>disarmament of Hezbollah<\/strong> during a high-level call with Lebanese President <strong>Joseph Aoun<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The U.S. State Department<\/strong> announced a new round of direct negotiations between <strong>Israel and Lebanon<\/strong>, scheduled for <strong>June 23-25<\/strong> in Washington, D.C.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Newmont Corporation (<a href=\"\/stock\/NEM\">NEM<\/a>)<\/strong> received major regulatory approvals from British Columbia for its <strong>Red Chris Block Cave project<\/strong>, extending the mine&#39;s life into the mid-2040s.<\/li>\n<li><strong>UK Chief Secretary Darren Jones<\/strong> dismissed leadership election rumors, backing Prime Minister <strong>Keir Starmer<\/strong> despite mounting internal party pressure following a by-election in Makerfield.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>U.S. Diplomatic Push in Lebanon and Israel<\/h2>\n<p>U.S. Secretary of State <strong>Marco Rubio<\/strong> held a critical discussion on Friday with Lebanese President <strong>Joseph Aoun<\/strong>, emphasizing the necessity of coordinating with regional allies to advance the <strong>disarmament of Hezbollah<\/strong>. Rubio reiterated that the re-establishment of state control over all Lebanese territory is a fundamental requirement for a &quot;fully sovereign&quot; nation.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>U.S. State Department<\/strong> confirmed that the next round of Washington-brokered negotiations between <strong>Israel and Lebanon<\/strong> is set to take place from <strong>June 23 to June 25<\/strong>. These talks are viewed by the U.S. as the <em>only feasible path<\/em> toward reconstruction and economic recovery for Lebanon, though President Aoun has stressed that a &quot;comprehensive ceasefire&quot; remains a prerequisite for significant diplomatic progress.<\/p>\n<h2>Newmont&#39;s Red Chris Project Gains Regulatory Green Light<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Newmont Corporation (<a href=\"\/stock\/NEM\">NEM<\/a>)<\/strong>, in partnership with <strong>Imperial Metals (<a href=\"\/stock\/III\">III<\/a>)<\/strong>, has received pivotal regulatory authorizations from the Province of British Columbia for the <strong>Red Chris Block Cave project<\/strong>. The approvals include an amended Environmental Assessment Certificate and a Mines Act permit, allowing the site to transition from open-pit operations to underground block caving.<\/p>\n<p>This transition is expected to increase Canada&#39;s copper production by approximately <strong>15%<\/strong> and sustain roughly <strong>1,500 peak-season operating roles<\/strong>. Newmont, which holds a <strong>70% interest<\/strong> in the joint venture, is currently completing a Definitive Feasibility Study, with a final investment decision (FID) expected later this year.<\/p>\n<h2>UK Political Tensions and Leadership Speculation<\/h2>\n<p>In the United Kingdom, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister <strong>Darren Jones<\/strong> has moved to quell rumors of a leadership challenge against <strong>Keir Starmer<\/strong>. A source close to Jones stated that he agrees with the Prime Minister that &quot;now is not the time for a leadership election,&quot; despite a deepening crisis within the Labour Party.<\/p>\n<p>The statement comes as Starmer faces increased pressure from cabinet loyalists to set a timetable for his departure following the <strong>Makerfield by-election<\/strong>. While high-profile figures like <strong>Andy Burnham<\/strong> are speculated as potential successors, Jones has publicly dismissed the rumors as &quot;fantasy politics,&quot; maintaining his focus on government delivery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed full support for a &quot;fully sovereign Lebanese state&quot; and called for 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