US Commerce Dept gives initial backing to Sibanye’s call for tariffs on Russian palladium Trade data indicates that global flows have already begun to reroute since the company filed its petition. Reuters | February 13, 2026 | 7:40 am
Madagascan miner Ambatovy’s operations hit by cyclone Ambatovy produced around 28,000 metric tons of nickel in 2024 and roughly 2,500 tons of cobalt. Reuters | February 13, 2026 | 7:31 am
Vale aims to finish recovery work at Viga, Fabrica mines in 2-3 weeks The miner halted operations in the two units last month after a water overflow. Reuters | February 13, 2026 | 7:25 am
Zambian regulator suspends operations at Mopani’s Mufulira mine The Minerals Regulation Commission said in a statement the decision followed recent accidents at Mopani's operations. Reuters | February 13, 2026 | 7:18 am
Nornickel to shift part of nickel output to copper plant during repairs Company plans to overhaul the smelting furnace at the Nadezhda metallurgical plant in the Arctic city of Norilsk in 2027. Reuters | February 13, 2026 | 7:08 am
Agnico Eagle posts record reserves, hikes payout Profit soared on stronger gold prices as reserves hit a record and spending plans topped $600 million for 2026. Staff Writer | February 13, 2026 | 4:03 am
Goldman expects wave of South Africa deals fueled by commodities “We are in the late stage of a commodity boom, with gold spiking and platinum prices rebounding strongly," Goldman's Simon Denny says. Bloomberg News | February 12, 2026 | 3:37 pm
Vale posts $3.8 billion loss on nickel impairment Vale said it logged a $3.5 billion impairment on Vale Base Metals' nickel assets in Canada. Reuters | February 12, 2026 | 3:37 pm
Cochilco expects short-term lithium prices to remain high The battery energy storage system sector will continue to gain market share, with projected growth of 50-55% in 2026, it said. Reuters | February 12, 2026 | 11:41 am