Gold Reserve settles bank fees linked to PDV Holdings loan Separately, the company said it is reviewing and updating its security plans to support potential negotiations for a safe return to operations in Venezuela. Reuters | January 9, 2026 | 7:08 am
Rio Tinto open to owning coal to secure Glencore deal: reports Rio Tinto’s coal flexibility as it weighs a Glencore takeover underscores copper’s pull and mining’s shifting pressures. MINING.COM Editor | January 9, 2026 | 6:33 am
Lundin seeks Chile permit for $150M Caserones upgrade Market-driven upgrades aim to secure long-term operations at Caserones without raising output or water use. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 9, 2026 | 3:58 am
Fortitude Gold starts County Line mine operations, gets permits for Scarlet South The Scarlet South open-pit project is located approximately 500 meters northwest of the company's operating Isabella Pearl mine in Nevada. Staff Writer | January 8, 2026 | 4:29 pm
Navarro sees US ending Chinese dominance of critical minerals American innovation would “quickly wipe away” China’s “weaponization,” Trump’s White House trade adviser predicted. Bloomberg News | January 8, 2026 | 3:03 pm
Mercuria redoubles metals push with $1.2 billion Kazakh deal The group is lending $1.2 billion to help fund the buyout of major Kazakh copper producer Kazakhmys. Bloomberg News | January 8, 2026 | 1:35 pm
Gold exports mask weakness in Canada’s broader trade picture Strong gold shipments to the UK pushed Canada’s overall exports to non‑US countries to a record high in October. Bloomberg News | January 8, 2026 | 1:15 pm
Rio Tinto and Glencore hold buyout talks to create $207 billion miner The two companies said one option would include an all-share buyout of Glencore by Rio Tinto. Reuters | January 8, 2026 | 12:04 pm
Anglo American-Teck merger heading for EU antitrust approval The Commission will issue its decision on the deal to form the world's fifth-largest copper company by February 10. Reuters | January 8, 2026 | 11:59 am