Op-Ed: How Canada and Mexico can align a critical minerals strategy A 2026 action plan aims to cut red tape and de-risk supply chains for critical mineral projects across borders. Alina Karpunina, GEM Mining Consulting | February 18, 2026 | 11:03 am
Gold price rises above $4,900 as dip-buyers come in amid thin trade Bullion rose as much as 2.7% in thin trading on Wednesday. Bloomberg News | February 18, 2026 | 10:39 am
Eramet plans capital increase, asset sales after dire year The nickel, manganese and lithium producer unveiled the measures as it also faces a management crisis. Reuters | February 18, 2026 | 9:54 am
Five miners missing after mudslide at South Africa’s Ekapa diamond mine The Minerals Council South Africa said in a statement that it had deployed a senior team to help the company. Reuters | February 18, 2026 | 9:51 am
Anglo Asian expects copper output to triple in 2026 The London-listed miner anticipates copper production of at least 20,000 and up to 25,000 tonnes. Staff Writer | February 18, 2026 | 9:44 am
US agencies have developed critical minerals price floor system Price floors have long been discussed among critical minerals industry players as a way to shield non-Chinese companies from the Asian nation flooding markets. Bloomberg News | February 18, 2026 | 9:16 am
Rare earth refiner Phoenix gets Traxys backing to boost supply The company raised the funds through a Series B round that values the firm at $360 million. Bloomberg News | February 18, 2026 | 9:09 am
Rio Tinto gains control of Nemaska, eyes $300M investment Funding will go in part towards a new lithium hydroxide plant in Bécancour, Quebec. Frédéric Tomesco | February 18, 2026 | 8:22 am
Northern Dynasty tumbles on DOJ brief backing Pebble veto Shares of Northern Dynasty Minerals fell by as much as 45% to a five-month low. Staff Writer | February 18, 2026 | 8:10 am