Fortescue bets on China ties as CMRG broadens iron ore influence Fortescue said it had already taken significant steps to source equipment from Chinese suppliers, including by placing a large order for trucks. Bloomberg News | March 23, 2026 | 10:53 am
McEwen unveils resource for Tartan gold project in Manitoba The Tartan mine project in Flin Flon, Manitoba, could add at least 30,000 oz. of annual gold output once it restarts production. Staff Writer | March 23, 2026 | 10:25 am
China copper inventories plunge as falling prices aid demand Refined copper inventories across the country fell by 78,700 tons in the week through Monday to 486,200 tons. Bloomberg News | March 23, 2026 | 9:13 am
Gold price rebounds from 2026 low as Trump postpones attack on Iran Earlier, spot gold had plunged as much as 8% in London to nearly $4,100 an ounce. Staff Writer | March 23, 2026 | 9:07 am
Coeur lifts 2026 production after New Gold deal closes Acquisition boosts gold production by 80% and adds copper exposure while expanding Canadian operations footprint. MINING.COM Editor | March 23, 2026 | 8:54 am
Fitzroy finds broad copper in Chile’s Punta del Cobre belt Fitzroy is conducting infill drilling for an initial resource ahead of a planned prefeasibility study. Blair McBride | March 23, 2026 | 8:23 am
Column: Every missile fired over Iran is burning through US tungsten stocks Unlike a tungsten carbide drill bit, which can be recycled, tungsten used in munitions is consumed on detonation. Reuters | March 23, 2026 | 7:49 am
De Beers makes sweeping cuts to its elite diamond-buying club The company cut the number of Sightholder customers to between 45 and 50 from around 70. Bloomberg News | March 23, 2026 | 7:37 am
Nornickel sees new palladium demand from China’s fibreglass sector China bought 20,000 ounces of palladium last year to test its use in the glass industry, the Russian miner said. Reuters | March 23, 2026 | 7:26 am