Pope Leo XIV urges ethical mining in Vatican talks Catholic Church leader met with mining giants at the Vatican to advocate for ethics, workers' rights, and environmental care. Staff Writer | January 26, 2026 | 6:58 am
Rio2 pours first gold at Fenix mine in Chile Rio2 has poured first gold at its Fenix mine in Chile as the company shifts from construction into full operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 26, 2026 | 5:55 am
Zijin to buy Canada’s Allied Gold for $4B cash A takeover premium, African assets and soaring gold prices highlight how miners are chasing scale as consolidation accelerates. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 26, 2026 | 3:43 am
Vale mine overflow sends water into competitor’s site Company said it is investigating an overflow of water with sediment in a pit at the Fabrica mine. Bloomberg News | January 25, 2026 | 5:09 pm
Finning says labor pact reached to end blockade of road to Chile’s Escondida, Zaldivar mines Members of Union No. 2 at Finning had been on strike since the beginning of the month. Reuters | January 25, 2026 | 8:26 am
Trump administration to acquire 10% of USA Rare Earth in $1.6B deal Reuters said the US government plans to make a separate $1 billion private investment, and both deals will be unveiled on Monday. Staff Writer | January 25, 2026 | 8:12 am
Column: Nickel market plays Indonesia’s numbers game Nickel prices have been on an explosive rally as the market bets that Indonesia, the world's largest producer, will hit the brakes on its runaway output growth. Reuters | January 25, 2026 | 6:54 am
Novagold’s Donlin costs, net value jump in update Donlin’s net present value is now projected to be $5.1 billion, up from the $3 billion previously. Frédéric Tomesco | January 25, 2026 | 6:20 am
Union at Chile’s Mantoverde mine says company avoiding talks to end strike Workers have been on strike at the mine since January 2 after talks over new labour contracts broke down. Reuters | January 24, 2026 | 4:43 pm