February 3, 2026 Glencore hints at 2027 closure for Horne smelter absent deal The regulatory framework needed to justify the planned investments is “not sufficiently in place,” Glencore said.
February 3, 2026 China’s metals association calls for expanded copper stockpile China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association also suggested the possibility of adding copper concentrate to the nation's strategic reserves.
February 3, 2026 Glencore to sell 40% stake in Congo mines to US-backed consortium Orion CMC would acquire 40% of Mutanda Mining and Kamoto Copper Company for a total enterprise value of $9 billion.
February 3, 2026 ‘Morale is sky high,’ Friedland tells Trump “I’m telling you, on behalf of every miner I know, they’re elated," Ivanhoe Mines founder and co-executive chairman told the US President.
February 3, 2026 Congo fighting drove spike in insurance costs, squeezing miners, insurer says Political violence insurance premiums in Democratic Republic of Congo jumped as much as tenfold last year.
February 3, 2026 Agnico, Hycroft and Sidney top January mining ranks Investor sentiment and firm metals prices shaped January’s leaders across large, small and micro-cap miners.
February 2, 2026 Column: China’s surging exports a sign of global metals turmoil The world's largest buyer of copper shipped out almost 800,000 tons.
February 2, 2026 Chinese copper plants buy the dip after weeks out of market With futures down 12% from last week’s peak, some will continue to buy hand-to-mouth to meet their post-Lunar New Year production needs.
February 2, 2026 Glencore close to appointing Citi as adviser for Rio Tinto merger talks Citi has a long-standing relationship with Glencore, having advised the miner and trader on several major transactions.
February 2, 2026 BHP selects largest intake for Xplor program The 2026 cohort will feature 10 companies -- the most ever -- with a total seed funding of $5 million.
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