India’s coal supply glut forces top miner to explore exports Coal India has been sitting on bloated inventories of unsold fuel after a milder-than-expected summer subdued demand for electricity last year. Bloomberg News | January 2, 2026 | 12:43 pm
Northern Star shares fall after miner cuts production forecast The miner has revised down its annual production guidance to 1.6 million to 1.7 million ounces from 1.7 million to 1.8 million ounces. Bloomberg News | January 2, 2026 | 10:06 am
Column: Every mineral is critical in the new metals age The spectrum of metals now deemed "vital for a modern American economy" speaks to a quiet revolution in how metals are used. Reuters | January 2, 2026 | 9:34 am
Copper price climbs on tight supply outlook after best year since 2009 The red metal resumed its advance on Friday after losing 1.1% in the previous session. Bloomberg News | January 2, 2026 | 9:10 am
Ivanhoe Mines begins copper anode production at new Congo smelter The facility, with a steady-state capacity of 500,000 tonnes per annum, would be the largest in Africa once ramped up. Staff Writer | January 2, 2026 | 8:44 am
Aluminum price hits $3,000 for first time since 2022 on supply concern A cap on Chinese smelting capacity and constraints to European production due to higher electricity prices have chipped away at global inventories. Bloomberg News | January 2, 2026 | 8:05 am
Vale Indonesia halts mining activities on delayed approval for 2026 output plan All miners in Indonesia are required to submit an annual production plan for official approval with the government setting output quotas for the industry. Reuters | January 2, 2026 | 7:57 am
Zijin Mining plans gold output push after record profit China’s largest mining company is planning double-digit growth for its gold and copper production in 2026 Bloomberg News | January 2, 2026 | 7:55 am
Miners go on strike at Capstone Copper’s Mantoverde mine in Chile after talks fail Output is expected to run at up to 30% of normal levels during the stoppage, it said. Reuters | January 2, 2026 | 7:53 am