Chile’s Mantoverde copper output hit as labor talks stall, union says The labor authority had notified that the company will not have emergency personnel from the union to keep facilities operational. Reuters | January 12, 2026 | 11:18 am
Lilac signs 10-year deal with Traxys to supply lithium from Utah project Traxys will buy 50,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate over the period, representing 100% of the project's Phase 1 output. Reuters | January 12, 2026 | 10:51 am
How investors buy gold and what fuels the market Large buyers and institutional investors usually buy gold from big banks. Reuters | January 12, 2026 | 10:41 am
West Red Lake’s Madsen mine enters commercial production During 2025, the Madsen mine produced about 20,000 oz. of gold, including 7,000 oz. in the last quarter. Staff Writer | January 12, 2026 | 10:16 am
Aclara sees prospect of fast-tracking rare earth project with Chile’s next president Aclara wants to start producing in mid-2028, contingent on securing offtake agreements and financing. Bloomberg News | January 12, 2026 | 9:30 am
ATALCO secures investment from US, Pinnacle affiliate to boost alumina, gallium output ATALCO expects to boost output to more than 1 million metric tons of alumina annually and produce up to 50 metric tons of gallium per year. Reuters | January 12, 2026 | 9:17 am
Gold and silver prices set new records on Fed uncertainty Spot gold rose as much as 2.6% to 4,625.34 per ounce. Staff Writer | January 12, 2026 | 9:12 am
BHP is stuck on the sidelines of copper M&A frenzy it started The company is monitoring the Rio-Glencore talks and reviewing the situation and options with its advisers, Bloomberg sources said. Bloomberg News | January 12, 2026 | 7:43 am
Radiant unloads BHP iron ore in China as trader tests curbs The Berge Mawson unloaded its cargo at the northern port of Caofeidian and has now left the country, Bloomberg's ship tracking data shows. Bloomberg News | January 12, 2026 | 7:31 am