January 16, 2026 Hedge funds slash bullish silver wagers to 22-month low Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 15% for the week ended Jan. 13.
January 16, 2026 Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says One of the world’s biggest lithium traders is seeing a turnaround in the battery metal market as accelerating demand ends a glut that dragged down prices.
January 16, 2026 What mining investors should watch for in 2026: Sprott Analysts at Sprott highlighted deglobalization and debasement trade as some of the top investment themes of 2026.
January 16, 2026 Congo state miner proposes deal for cobalt producer prized by US Gecamines has proposed acquiring Chemaf before bringing in a new majority shareholder.
January 16, 2026 Maaden invests $110B in Saudi bid to be mining powerhouse The investment is aimed at tripling its phosphate and gold business and doubling its aluminum business.
January 16, 2026 Rio Tinto-Glencore merger may need asset sales to win over China China's antitrust regulator is likely to be concerned about a combined entity's concentration in copper production, analysts said.
January 16, 2026 Mobius shuns record-breaking gold on risk of dollar rebound The dollar could strengthen from current levels as forecasts point to a turnaround in the US economy, the veteran investor said.
January 16, 2026 Heavy rainfall disrupts Australian metallurgical coal supplies Some coal miners have declared force majeure on portions of their shipments or warned customers of potential delays, according to traders.
January 16, 2026 Last Czech deep coal mine closes as centuries-old industry reaches final day The last Czech black coal shaft, a symbol of Central Europe's industrial power, will close at January's end.
January 16, 2026 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.
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says One of the world’s biggest lithium traders is seeing a turnaround in the battery metal market as accelerating demand ends a glut that dragged down prices. January 16, 2026 | 01:05 pm
