First Quantum pegs Argentina copper mine’s value at $5.9B Taca Taca is one of several mining projects that Argentina is counting on to lift economic output and close the gap with neighbouring Chile. Frédéric Tomesco | February 20, 2026 | 8:17 am
Sibanye restores dividend after precious metals rally The South African miner announced a payout to shareholders of 3.7 billion rand ($229 million) on Friday. Bloomberg News | February 20, 2026 | 7:23 am
Five miners presumed dead after mudslide in South African diamond mine The miners were trapped more than 800 metres underground in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Reuters | February 20, 2026 | 7:13 am
Indonesia to give equal opportunities countries on critical mineral investment, minister says Bahlil Lahadalia also said that Indonesia will negotiate further with copper miner Freeport on details about royalty and tax. Reuters | February 20, 2026 | 7:09 am
Sibanye still committed to battery metals despite lithium impairment, CEO says The comments follow a further 2.46 billion rand ($152.6 million) impairment of its Keliber lithium project in Finland. Reuters | February 20, 2026 | 7:04 am
AngloGold earnings surge on record prices, reports initial US reserves Company produced 3.1 million ounces of gold in 2025, a 16% increase over the previous year. Reuters | February 20, 2026 | 6:54 am
Anglo American posts $3.7B loss on fresh De Beers writedown Impairment reduces De Beers' value, bringing total writedowns for the diamond unit to $6.8 billion in 2025. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 20, 2026 | 5:40 am
Orla Mining reports strong economics for Camino Rojo underground The PEA evaluates the potential of a stand-alone, underground development project beneath the existing Camino Rojo open pit. Staff Writer | February 20, 2026 | 4:20 am
Newmont-Barrick rift over Nevada heats up Newmont has issued a notice of default to Barrick over alleged mismanagement at their Nevada JV, complicating the Canadian miner’s plan to spin off its North American assets. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 20, 2026 | 3:55 am