January 19, 2026

BHP’s potash blowout overshadows Australia iron ore record

BHP’s Jansen potash project is on track to begin production in mid-2027, but the miner said costs would increase again to $8.4 billion.

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

China’s aluminum output hits record while steel sinks

Aluminum production increased 2.4% to to 45.02 million tons, having risen every year this decade.

January 19, 2026

Gold, silver prices jump to new records on Greenland dispute

Spot gold surged nearly 2% to a record $4,690.79 per ounce, while spot silver set a new peak of $94.10 per ounce.

January 19, 2026

Chile delays copper output peak, cuts short-term forecasts

Cochilco said Chile's copper output is set to reach 5.86 million metric tons in 2034, after hitting a peak of 6.06 million tons the previous year.

January 19, 2026

China’s coal output hits record in 2025 even as it burns less

Coal output rose to 4.83 billion tons in 2025, up 1.2% from the previous year.

January 19, 2026

Key Chinese Rio Tinto shareholder backs Glencore bid to gain copper access

Chinalco is already in talks with authorities and is expected to back the ambitious tie-up, Bloomberg sources said.

January 19, 2026

Coal India unit valued at $2.2 billion after stellar market debut

Bharat Coking Coal, India's top coking coal miner, soared as much as 96% in their market debut on Monday.

January 19, 2026

Vale Indonesia says 2026 mining quota won’t be enough to meet demand from new smelters

Vale and partners are currently constructing three high-pressure acid leaching plants to extract nickel materials.

January 19, 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.