February 3, 2026 Zimbabwe court rules Impala Platinum not liable for royalty The court sided with the miner, stating no royalty rate was set for products from June 2018 to December 2021.
February 3, 2026 Serabi Gold keeps mines running after fatal accidents The Brazil-focused miner faces investigations and a safety review following two underground deaths at its Palito and Coringa sites.
February 2, 2026 AME Roundup Video: BC sets up to 140-day timelines for permits The province is backing the change with C$3 million in new funding.
February 2, 2026 Trump launches $12B project Vault to cut China reliance The initiative aims to shield manufacturers from mineral shocks, mirroring the oil reserve but focused on critical metals.
January 30, 2026 AME: First Nations Chief calls for shared decision-making in British Columbia mining SSN territory in South Central BC is heavily impacted by mineral tenures.
January 30, 2026 Trafigura was victim of a nickel fraud on a grand scale, judge says Ruling gives the trading house a chance to recoup some of the hundreds of millions of dollars in losses it suffered.
January 30, 2026 Madagascar lifts 16-year ban on new mining permits, excludes gold The country has kept the issuance of new mining licences on hold since 2010.
January 29, 2026 Brazilian authorities find erosion at Vale unit after water overflow The suspension at Viga will last until the firm presents reports that show it can re-establish environmental control of the project.
January 28, 2026 India considers tighter mining auction rules to deter laggards Since 2015, the government has auctioned 594 mineral blocks, out of which less than 14% or 82 blocks were operational.
January 27, 2026 Skeena secures environmental assessment certificate for Eskay Creek mine in BC The Tahltan Nation’s consent to the project is embedded within the EAC, marking a historic first in Canada.
Lundin Gold to invest $100 million in 2026 Ecuador exploration Lundin wants to increase its existing reserves totaling 5.54 million ounces, and identify new deposits through a three-year project. February 12, 2026 | 10:29 am
