January 29, 2026 Tungsten price rises to record highs as export curbs turn up supply heat Prices of ammonium paratungstate, used to make tungsten metal, were trading at $1,125 to $1,150 per metric ton unit in China.
January 29, 2026 From copper to selenium: Chile maps critical minerals Chile’s first national strategy outlines how it plans to secure supply chains and expand its role in mining for emerging technologies.
January 29, 2026 US moves away from critical mineral price floors US mining and processing companies have pushed for price floors and other government backstops to help them compete with China.
January 28, 2026 US copper tariffs less likely after critical minerals decision: Macquarie Macquarie strategists said the US could delay a final tariff decision until the end of the year.
January 28, 2026 France’s Carester teams up with Malaysian miner on rare earth project The separation plant project, which is in its "pilot stage", will include technology transfers to Malaco as well as expertise to ensure environmental compliance.
January 28, 2026 Rebel leader denounces US-DRC minerals deal one year after Goma’s fall Corneille Nangaa said the plan suffered from a lack of transparency and legal shortcomings.
January 28, 2026 Copper rally boosts 2026 earnings outlook for miners: report Bloomberg Intelligence says metals prices indicate earnings upgrades, impacting balance sheets, deals, and investor interest.
January 27, 2026 How long would critical minerals last in a supply shock? Strategic reserves look reassuring, but most major economies would run short of key minerals within weeks of a disruption.
January 27, 2026 CHARTS: Mining M&A surges as Canada deal values hit post-2009 high Rising costs, tight supply and demand for transition minerals are driving bigger, more complex mining deals worldwide.
January 27, 2026 Bolivia’s lithium gamble tests US realignment in Latin America In a new series, MINING.COM explores mining, power, and the Trump administration's strategy in Latin America, starting with Bolivia.
Caledonia CEO says Bilboes gold mine a ‘game changer’ for Zimbabwe The mine is forecast to reach annual output of 200,000 ounces from 2029 for an initial period of 10 years. February 11, 2026 | 07:06 am