January 23, 2026

MKS PAMP to finalize US expansion plans this year

The precious metals firm has been expanding its operations in Oklahoma City, where sister firm APMEX is located.

January 23, 2026

Ivanhoe Atlantic pivots to US IPO after rail deal win

Rail access unlocks Guinea export route, reviving a long-stalled iron ore project and reshaping Ivanhoe Atlantic’s listing plans.

January 22, 2026

SMS Equipment acquires Suomen Rakennuskone Oy

Canadian heavy equipment dealer expands into Europe with acquisition of Finnish distributor.

January 22, 2026

TMC soars after filing for international permit under new Trump rules

The stock jumped more than 30% by noon on Tuesday after The Metals Co. became the first to seek Washington's approval to mine the seabed.

January 21, 2026

Korea Zinc says US smelter’s waste pile has $3 billion in metal

The company bought the Nyrstar processing plant in Clarksville, Tennessee, and now plans to invest $7.4 billion to expand and refurbish it.

January 21, 2026

Tests confirm battery-grade cobalt sulphate at NICO project in Northwest Territories

The company says its flagship deposit contains 12% of global bismuth reserves as well as 1.1 million oz. of gold.

January 21, 2026

Zambian power trader plans $100 million link to Tanzania

Kanona Power’s planned high-voltage line would help boost electricity supplies to copper mines seeking alternative energy sources.

January 21, 2026

Critical minerals firm weighs plan to build US rare earth plant

Atlantic Strategic Minerals is considering building the facility at its operations in Stoney Creek, Virginia.

January 20, 2026

Brazilian Nickel, Westwin ink offtake deal on Piauí project for US market

Brazilian Nickel would sell up to 10,000 tpa of nickel and 240 to 400 tpa of cobalt.

January 20, 2026

USA Rare Earth to build plant in France with gov’t backing

USAR's proposed facility has a capacity of 3,750 metric tons per annum and will be co-located at the Caremag oxide facility.