Mining deals hit $21.6B in strongest Q1 since 2023 Quarterly mining M&A reaches record as firms chase secure supply chains and pivot toward strategic partnerships globally. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 29, 2026 | 6:03 am
Alphamin posts record profit, boosts dividend payout High-grade assets and strong tin prices drive Alphamin’s rising output, margins and shareholder returns. Staff Writer | April 29, 2026 | 4:40 am
First Quantum loss widens on costs, output dips Costs are rising, but First Quantum is betting on volume growth and Panama’s stockpile processing to shift momentum later this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 29, 2026 | 4:09 am
Vale posts 36% rise in Q1 profit on more sales, higher prices Net profit in the January-March period came in at $1.89 billion, below the $2.05 billion predicted by analysts. Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 3:55 pm
Grupo Mexico reports Q1 profit up 57% Revenue for the group, a top copper producer, increased to $5.57 billion in the quarter. Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 2:36 pm
Zijin plans $1.5 billion investment for La Arena copper mine The company believes Peru maintains fiscal and financial stability and key mining potential for investment in the sector. Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 1:51 pm
Blue Moon funds Nussir copper project in Norway, bets more on Springer in Nevada The decision seeks to shift the company from developer to builder. Henry Lazenby | April 28, 2026 | 1:49 pm
Argentina court lifts suspension on Vicuna copper project Last week, police in La Rioja province blocked a road leading to the Vicuna project. Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 1:45 pm
Trump reverses Minnesota mining ban The move reopens large swaths of territory in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis counties to potential resource development. Staff Writer | April 28, 2026 | 1:33 pm