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 Trump launches $12B project Vault to cut China reliance The initiative aims to shield manufacturers from mineral shocks, mirroring the oil reserve but focused on critical metals.
February 1, 2026 Eramet board ousts CEO Paulo Castellari citing divergences Chairwoman Christel Bories, who had passed the role of CEO to Castellari last year, will assume the role again.
February 1, 2026 Bravo raises $64M including Orion for Brazil nickel-PGMs Bravo said it will use the proceeds to fund a preliminary feasibility study and subsequent feasibility study.
January 30, 2026 Trafigura was victim of a nickel fraud on a grand scale, judge says Ruling gives the trading house a chance to recoup some of the hundreds of millions of dollars in losses it suffered.
January 30, 2026 Madagascar lifts 16-year ban on new mining permits, excludes gold The country has kept the issuance of new mining licences on hold since 2010.
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 Solway to restart Guatemala nickel plant after price surge The amounts involved are a small fraction of global nickel supplies, estimated by analysts at around four million metric tons this year.
January 29, 2026 India to unveil incentives for lithium, nickel processing The incentive plan proposes a 15% capital subsidy for eligible investments in lithium and nickel-processing projects starting on or after April 1.
January 29, 2026 Glencore copper output drops 11% as Rio takeover deadline looms Annual copper production landed at the low end of guidance, while markets watch closely for a potential mega-merger.
Lundin Gold to invest $100 million in 2026 Ecuador exploration Lundin wants to increase its existing reserves totaling 5.54 million ounces, and identify new deposits through a three-year project. February 12, 2026 | 10:29 am
