China’s central bank buys gold for 14th consecutive month The value of China's gold reserves increased to $319.45 billion at the end of last month, from $310.65 billion a month earlier. Reuters | January 7, 2026 | 6:53 am
Venezuela shock lifts gold, but mining revival remains elusive Gold hit $4,430/oz after Maduro’s capture, but analysts say decades of underinvestment and data gaps will deter miners. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 7, 2026 | 4:29 am
BlueScope Steel rejects $8.8B takeover offer The Australian steelmaker says a fourth approach from US-based Steel Dynamics fails to reflect asset value amid volatile markets. Staff Writer | January 7, 2026 | 3:55 am
Brazil’s iron ore exports hit annual record in 2025 One of the world's largest iron ore exporters has increased its shipments on both a boost in production as well as strong demand from China. Reuters | January 6, 2026 | 4:36 pm
Intrepid Potash weighs potential to develop battery-grade lithium processing plant in Utah Test results achieved a lithium extraction rate of 92.9%, producing an overall lithium chloride purity above 99.5%, the company said. Staff Writer | January 6, 2026 | 4:20 pm
Wealth Minerals wins approval for lithium application in Chile The mining ministry will present the company with a contract for an early-stage project in the Ollagüe salt flat. Bloomberg News | January 6, 2026 | 2:11 pm
Lithium Argentina hits forecast, seeks gov’t financing Lithium Argentina shares reached a new 12-month high Tuesday afternoon. Henry Lazenby | January 6, 2026 | 1:29 pm
Op-Ed: From Allende to Maduro – the price of resources and defiance Across the Americas, control of copper and oil has shaped coups, interventions and the struggle for economic sovereignty. MINING.COM Editor | January 6, 2026 | 12:03 pm
Nova Minerals downplays report of sourcing antimony from Pakistan Financial Times recently reported that Nova would buy over 100 tonnes of Pakistani antimony concentrates for about $2 million early in 2026. Staff Writer | January 6, 2026 | 10:07 am