President-elect Kast stuns miners with Chile ministry merge
A late cabinet shift rattled investors, reversed a mining appointment and reignited debate over Chile’s investment climate.
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Rio Tinto copper output rises as merger talks loom
Strong iron ore shipments and Oyu Tolgoi’s copper surge steadied results, but analysts question chasing Glencore at cycle highs.
Venezuela aluminum restart could cost up to $2.3B: WoodMac
Years of outages and neglect have shut Venezuela’s smelters, but analysts say the country still holds strategic value.
DRC pitches manganese, copper, cobalt, lithium to US
Kinshasa has sent Washington a shortlist of mines and projects as part of a push to turn diplomacy into supply-chain influence.
Geopolitics, tight investment to shape mining in 2026: WoodMac
The consultancy says China, US politics and cautious capital will steer metals demand, prices and investment decisions in 2026.
Petra’s 42-carat blue diamond sparks hope for natural gems
The ultra-rare stone could fetch up to $40 million, signalling a bright spot for a diamond sector under pressure.
First Quantum nears stockpile processing at Cobre Panama copper mine
The stockpile is expected to yield 70,000 tonnes of copper, with sales proceeds offsetting 2026 preservation costs.
Transition Metal scales microbe tech for copper recovery
Startup’s site-specific additives lift copper recovery from low-grade sulfides as demand surges and richer deposits run out.
Canada bets on digital hub to speed mine permitting
NRCan platform centralizes science and regulatory data to help streamline reviews while improving transparency.