February 9, 2026 Harmony Gold says newly acquired Australian copper mine requires two-year revamp Harmony officially took over the CSA mine in New South Wales last October after acquiring it from Australian miner Mac Copper.
February 9, 2026 Gold price advances 2% ahead of US jobs data Spot gold surged as much as 2.3% to $5,070 per ounce.
February 9, 2026 Zijin Mining raises 2028 gold output target on record prices Mined gold output will rise to between 130 to 140 tons over the next three years, it said.
February 9, 2026 Kidnappers kill Vizsla mine workers in Mexico The focus remains on the safe return of those who remain missing, the company said.
February 9, 2026 Newmont wants Barrick to fix Nevada operations before IPO Barrick last week announced plans to sell 10% to 15% of those operations through a late-2026 IPO.
February 9, 2026 Mexico seeks voluntary return of mining concessions not being used for production President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government was seeking the return of more than 200 mining concessions.
February 9, 2026 Sibanye expects short-term platinum price volatility, but return to previous lows unlikely Sibanye was also assessing when to restart its Stillwater West mine in the United States, which was placed on care and maintenance in 2024.
February 9, 2026 Mali creates state-owned company to manage mining holdings The company Sopamim, whose capital is fully owned by the state, will acquire and manage Mali's holdings, according to a statement.
February 9, 2026 Indonesia investment ministry meets Agincourt to discuss future of Martabe gold mine The gold mining company was among the 28 firms whose permits were revoked by the government.
February 9, 2026 The Northern Miner launches the Goldquest Challenge — and you could win a trip to Vancouver! Calling all international students with a curiosity for gold, mining, and a little adventure.
Congo to enforce local ownership rule for copper, cobalt miners Mines Minister Louis Watum said firms must demonstrate that 5% of their share capital is held by Congolese employees. February 09, 2026 | 10:48 am