January 19, 2026 Hong Kong billionaire puts quarter of his wealth in gold The bullish call on gold makes Cheah Cheng Hye a distinct outlier in the world of ultra-high-net-worth investing.
January 19, 2026 Barrick changes CFO as overhaul continues ahead of possible IPO Helen Cai, who has served on Barrick’s board since 2021, will take up the role of CFO and senior executive vice president on March 1.
January 16, 2026 Mining’s top ten ESG trends for 2026 A volatile global order, intensifying climate extremes, and the race for critical minerals are reshaping mining in 2026.
January 12, 2026 Lynas Rare Earths CEO to retire after over a decade in role Amanda Lacaze would remain with the company until the end of the current financial year to enable a smooth transition, Lynas said.
January 9, 2026 Rio-Glencore deal closer than ever with premium and CEO in focus Glencore boss Gary Nagle has called it the most obvious deal in mining.
January 9, 2026 University of Arizona research aims to turn mine waste into US critical minerals domestic resource Initiative is focused on recovering critical minerals such as arsenic, zinc and possibly tungsten from copper mine tailings.
December 28, 2025 How a reclusive ex-Glencore trader became Indonesia’s nickel king Arif Kurniawan has gone from earning paychecks at Glencore to controlling approximately a third of his country’s domestic trade in nickel ore.
December 25, 2025 Serial wealth creator Lassonde still having fun Franco-Nevada co-founder Pierre Lassonde hasn’t let retirement from the C-suite dim his love for the yellow metal.
December 24, 2025 Capstone Copper’s Chilean workers ready to strike if mediation fails The 645-member union rejected a contract offer in mid-December.
December 18, 2025 Mass layoffs overshadow Guinea’s Simandou mega mine as output accelerates The project is laying off thousands of workers just as it begins exporting iron ore after decades of delays and corruption scandals.
China aluminum output at record, steel below 1 billion tons Aluminum production increased 2.4% to to 45.02 million tons, having risen every year this decade. January 19, 2026 | 09:27 am
