February 9, 2026 The Northern Miner launches the Goldquest Challenge — and you could win a trip to Vancouver! Calling all international students with a curiosity for gold, mining, and a little adventure.
February 9, 2026 Copper price surge is masking mining woes in top producer, Chile A modest rise in Chilean copper export values last month masks declining output as the nation faces falling grades.
February 8, 2026 Infographic: Gold price rally lifts value of World Cup trophy Compared with the previous tournament, the trophy’s metal value has risen by more than 30%.
February 8, 2026 China central bank keeps buying gold as bull run hits brakes Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by 40,000 troy ounces last month.
February 7, 2026 Column: As global metals fever spreads, markets buckle under the heat China's metal exchanges have for two months been struggling to contain the unprecedented liquidity rush caused by the spreading metals mania.
February 6, 2026 Hedge funds cut bullish gold wagers to lowest in 15 weeks Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 23%.
February 6, 2026 Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64.
February 6, 2026 Virtus agrees to buy Congo cobalt miner amid US pact Virtus Minerals will pay an undisclosed sum for Chemaf and assume the firm’s liabilities, including debt owed to Trafigura.
February 6, 2026 Salzgitter to take over HKM steel joint venture, end clash with Thyssenkrupp Under the plans, Salzgitter would buy the stakes of its co-owners for an undisclosed sum and continue as HKM's sole owner from June.
February 6, 2026 CME Group hikes gold, silver margins again as volatility grips markets Both initial and maintenance margins for COMEX 100 Gold Futures have been increased to 9%.
Australia’s iron ore hub resumes operations after tropical cyclone Mitchell While the Port of Port Hedland has resumed operations, the ports of Ashburton, Cape Preston West, Dampier, and Varanus Island remain closed. February 08, 2026 | 05:17 pm
