Minnova maps $53M restart for Manitoba gold mine

The site, formerly known as Puffy Lake, operated from 1987 to 1989.

Tech giants come knocking for a piece of Anglo American as copper scarcity bites, Wanblad tells FT

Wanblad says "deep expressions of interest" from tech companies have yet to turn into a stake, while Beijing holds the key to the $54 billion Teck merger.

Copper price falls for third day as US inflation shock, easing Chile strike risk spur selloff

"Two things are happening at the same time. That was too much for the market to chew in one go and some profit-taking is emerging."

Op-Ed: New investment could reshape US mining

Public and private funding can boost mineral production, but progress relies on rebuilding the workforce and supply chain.

Energy transition faces critical minerals crunch by 2035: report

Lithium faces the biggest physical shortfall, while China’s refining dominance leaves other mineral chains exposed.

Antofagasta shares sink as 2027 copper outlook falls flat

Chilean miner's weaker-than-expected output forecast and rising fuel costs raise concerns over earnings and expansion plans.

Richemont, Signet weigh joining De Beers consortium bid

The luxury group and US retailer are evaluating roles in the bid for De Beers, as Anglo seeks to sell the diamond miner for about $1 billion.

Tenaris produces new steel grade for Canadian energy operators 

Company said it has invested more than C$355M in its Canadian operations since 2020 and in May 2026, announced a C$306M joint investment with the federal and Ontario governments.

Canadian Chrome Company launches First Nations advisory committee

The committee is aimed at increasing First Nations participation with regards to CCC’s Ring of Fire assets in Ontario.

Boron One boosts Serbia project economics in updated study

Canadian explorer has outlined a higher projected return, annual revenue and after-tax net present value.

Hycroft hits bonanza gold grades at Nevada mine

Underground mining could bring richer material into production ahead of a much larger open-pit development, though Hycroft hasn’t established its economics.

Equinox gold output jumps 34% after Orla merger

Canadian mines boost quarterly production as the expanded North American miner targets a stronger finish to 2026.

Copper price forecasts lifted for 2026 but tariff “collapse” still on the table

Macquarie’s collapse scenario needs Washington to rule tariffs out, which it rates least likely. More likely is limbo past January 1, with 1.5 million tonnes of US copper staying exactly where it is.

Former Rio Tinto, Anglo American executive named ICMM’s first woman CEO

Froydis Cameron-Johansson will take the helm in November, promising to drive the next era of responsible mining.

Gold miners’ earnings surge but valuations lag: Sprott

Miners need to decide if stronger earnings and balance sheets will survive bullion-price volatility and production costs.

Global copper surplus to more than triple by 2027: ICSG

Refined metal output is set to rebound next year as new smelting capacity comes online, outpacing consumption growth.

Deep-sea mining faces surprise risk of rocks catching fire

USGS researchers found unstable sulfide minerals can ignite during processing, raising new safety concerns for ocean mining.

BHP averts strike at world’s biggest copper mine

An eleventh-hour labour agreement reached at the Chilean operation eases immediate supply concerns as mining disruptions mount nationwide.

Rinehart-backed Arafura expands US rare earths deal by 70%

The Australian government and US buyers have secured supply from the Nolans project targeting first output in 2029.

Lawrence Tech launches $100,000 critical materials innovation challenge 

The program will identify, evaluate, commercialize and scale breakthrough technologies that strengthen the US critical materials and rare earth element automotive supply chain.

Electra Battery Materials partners with WMC to finance Ontario cobalt refinery 

Electra last year launched an early works program, signaling a restart of North America’s first and only cobalt sulfate refinery.

SSR to buy Roxmore for $464M, boosts value of Nevada gold mine

The deal would strengthen SSR’s position among the largest US gold producers while building a long-term production hub in Nevada.

The Ore Wars: an interactive history 2002–2026

How iron ore went from a relic of the industrial age to the force that reshaped the global economy, in 49 moments and one price line.

JPMorgan names critical minerals chief for $1.5T push

Andrew Frame will oversee investments of up to $10 billion to strengthen supply chains, expand manufacturing and advance strategic technologies.

Air strike kills at least 72 miners in Sudan, rights group says

Located near Sudan’s disputed border with Egypt, Jabal al-Uqaydat is a mountainous, traditional gold-mining region.

Explosives: the overlooked risk that could halt mines

Trade tensions and supply disruptions threaten mine production despite advances in blasting technology.

Fortuna logs high-grade gold in Senegal, extends depth

Diamba Sud is among the key development assets that Fortuna is counting on to lift annual output.

Eldorado’s Skouries mine wins EU strategic status 

The copper-gold mine is among the 46 selected for faster permitting and funding to strengthen the EU domestic supply chain.

Op-Ed: AI will not just add copper demand. It could change who sets the price

AI is not only creating new buyers in the copper market and boosting demand.

South America’s copper boom faces a $170B reality check

Mining consultants warn that investment pledges, permitting reforms and ambitious targets may not translate into output.

Chile copper supply under pressure as disruptions mount

Extreme weather, labour disputes and operational setbacks are testing Chile's copper industry as analysts question price gains.

Hertha Metals breaks ground on $100M US plant for magnet-grade iron  

The plant will run on domestic iron ore, primarily from Minnesota's Iron Range, and Texas natural gas.

EnergyX inks 10-year, $2B lithium offtake deal with Trafigura

The deal covers lithium products from both Black Giant in Chile project Lonestar in Texas. 

Women hold just 12% of top mining jobs in Australia: report

Research exposes a leadership gap in mining despite faster promotions for women and potential financial gains.

Lynas plans Brazil rare earths plant with state support

Brazilian officials see the proposed separation facility as a regional processing hub, with BNDES considering financing.

Governments turn mining data into billions in revenue

Transparency rules are reshaping mining deals, exposing illicit flows and giving governments more leverage over resource wealth.

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