Ghana’s mining reforms risk choking investment, says industry body Africa's top gold producer plans to scrap long-term mining investment stability agreements and double royalties. Reuters | January 19, 2026 | 10:10 am
Lupaka Gold may seize Peru state assets over unpaid $67M arbitration award Lupaka's chairman Gordon Ellis said it has identified Peru’s national petroleum company Petroperu as potential target. Staff Writer | January 19, 2026 | 9:59 am
China’s aluminum output hits record while steel sinks Aluminum production increased 2.4% to to 45.02 million tons, having risen every year this decade. Bloomberg News | January 19, 2026 | 9:27 am
Barrick changes CFO as overhaul continues ahead of possible IPO Helen Cai, who has served on Barrick’s board since 2021, will take up the role of CFO and senior executive vice president on March 1. Bloomberg News | January 19, 2026 | 9:16 am
Gold, silver prices jump to new records on Greenland dispute Spot gold surged nearly 2% to a record $4,690.79 per ounce, while spot silver set a new peak of $94.10 per ounce. Staff Writer | January 19, 2026 | 9:13 am
Chile delays copper output peak, cuts short-term forecasts Cochilco said Chile's copper output is set to reach 5.86 million metric tons in 2034, after hitting a peak of 6.06 million tons the previous year. Reuters | January 19, 2026 | 7:59 am
Peru’s copper production down 11.2% year-on-year in November Between January and November copper production increased 1.6% compared to the same period in 2024. Reuters | January 19, 2026 | 7:48 am
China’s coal output hits record in 2025 even as it burns less Coal output rose to 4.83 billion tons in 2025, up 1.2% from the previous year. Bloomberg News | January 19, 2026 | 7:45 am
Montage moves up Côte d’Ivoire gold pour First gold at Koné is now expected to be produced in the fourth quarter of this year instead of 2027’s second quarter. Frédéric Tomesco | January 19, 2026 | 7:38 am