January 30, 2026

Bougainville rejects Chinese partner for mine that will fund independence

With a population of 300,000, Bougainville has set a deadline of 2027 to achieve independence from Papua New Guinea.

January 29, 2026

Zijin Mining seeks $1.5 billion from convertible bonds as gold surges

Company plans to use proceeds to fund capital expenditure related to the construction of the La Arena gold mine project in Peru.

January 29, 2026

Chinalco, Rio Tinto buy control of Brazilian aluminum firm CBA for $904 million

Together, the companies will acquire a 68.6% stake or 446.6 million shares of the Brazilian aluminum producer.

January 29, 2026

Chinalco, Rio Tinto close to announcing purchase of Brazil’s CBA

The percentage stake each company will acquire in the Brazilian aluminum producer remains unclear.

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 29, 2026

Saudi’s Manara sounds out firms over push into metals trading

Manara Minerals Investment Co. has held discussions with traders including Glencore and Mercuria Energy about forming a partnership.

January 29, 2026

Antofagasta 2025 copper output misses guidance

The Chilean miner reported a 1.6% fall in 2025 copper production to 653,700 metric tons.

January 29, 2026

Sibanye-Stillwater aims to halve $2.2 billion debt by 2028

The miner has been buoyed by a rebound in platinum group metals (PGM) prices and record high gold prices.

January 29, 2026

From copper to selenium: Chile maps critical minerals

Chile’s first national strategy outlines how it plans to secure supply chains and expand its role in mining for emerging technologies.

January 28, 2026

First Quantum said to seek buyer for Turkish copper mine

Company has sought to offload assets since Panama’s government ordered a shutdown of the company’s flagship mine in 2023.