February 9, 2026 Roundup Video: BC moves to restore permitting certainty The province is backing the change with C$3 million in new funding.
February 9, 2026 Congo to enforce local ownership rule for copper, cobalt miners Mines Minister Louis Watum said firms must demonstrate that 5% of their share capital is held by Congolese employees.
February 9, 2026 Mexico seeks voluntary return of mining concessions not being used for production President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government was seeking the return of more than 200 mining concessions.
February 9, 2026 Mali creates state-owned company to manage mining holdings The company Sopamim, whose capital is fully owned by the state, will acquire and manage Mali's holdings, according to a statement.
February 9, 2026 Indonesia investment ministry meets Agincourt to discuss future of Martabe gold mine The gold mining company was among the 28 firms whose permits were revoked by the government.
February 6, 2026 Prabowo puts Indonesia on collision course with global investors Reports emerged that Danantara, a sovereign wealth fund that reports directly to President Subianto, was considering a takeover of one of Indonesia's largest gold mines.
February 6, 2026 How Rio–Glencore talks fell apart In the end it wasn't about copper, iron ore or coal, but who was paying more.
February 5, 2026 A years-long push to unite Glencore and Rio fell apart in a day The two companies were locked in merger talks for at least the fourth time.
February 5, 2026 Berkeley Energia files $1.25B claim from Spain over uranium project dispute The company had initially filed in May 2024 a request for an arbitration to seek $1 billion in damages from the Spanish government.
February 5, 2026 Environmental groups sue EU commission over Portugal lithium mine Projects like Savannah's in Portugal are seen as a key test of Europe's ability to produce lithium.
BNP backs gold price to hit $6,000 as rally ‘makes sense’ The gold-silver ratio, while still lower than its two-year average in the 80s, has bounced back, said Wilson, BNP’s director of commodities strategy. February 10, 2026 | 03:14 pm
