February 16, 2026 BHP’s Vicuna unveils $18 billion copper investment in Argentina The project is forecast to average 395,000 tons of copper, 711,000 ounces of gold, and 22.2 million ounces of silver annually over its first 25 years.
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February 13, 2026 Mali renews Barrick’s Loulo licence for 10 more years The Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex in western Mali is the country's largest producer.
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February 13, 2026 Hecla nearly doubles exploration budget The Idaho-based miner said it will spend $55 million on its projects in Nevada and producing assets.
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February 13, 2026 Op-Ed: NI 43-101 was necessary, not sufficient Canada’s mining disclosure rules fixed fraud, but not dilution, silence, or social media misinformation.
BHP’s Vicuna unveils $18 billion copper investment in Argentina The project is forecast to average 395,000 tons of copper, 711,000 ounces of gold, and 22.2 million ounces of silver annually over its first 25 years. February 16, 2026 | 01:26 pm
