US struggling to de-risk Congo’s ‘war zone minerals’ even after pact Several of DRC's shortlisted assets sit in politically fraught zones or carry permitting disputes, making quick, reliable mining deals unlikely. Reuters | March 2, 2026 | 3:41 pm
Sustainable Fitch affirms Navoi Mining’s ESG rating NMMC's rating came in at '3' along with an overall score of 54, up from 51 previously. Staff Writer | March 2, 2026 | 3:30 pm
Rock Tech, Siemens Canada partner to develop lithium conversion capacity Siemens' digitalization technology will be applied for the construction and operation of Rock Tech's planned lithium converter in Ontario. Staff Writer | March 2, 2026 | 3:19 pm
Sandvik introduces real-time geological insight for more efficient and safer mining operations The solution provides mining operations with near real‑time visibility into subsurface conditions. Sandvik | March 2, 2026 | 12:51 pm
Aluminum price jumps as Iran conflict puts Middle East supply at risk Potential disruptions to bauxite or alumina flows that feed smelters in the Middle East present a very significant risk, analyst says. Bloomberg News | March 2, 2026 | 12:39 pm
PDAC: Ottawa spreads cash across 30 projects Canada announced as much as $17 million each for 30 mining projects. Colin McLelland | March 2, 2026 | 12:29 pm
Investor interest in Greenland’s mining has increased since Trump’s threats, minister says The Arctic island is an autonomous territory of Denmark that is strategically located and rich in minerals. Reuters | March 2, 2026 | 12:29 pm
US GoldMining soars on Whistler project economics The PEA report highlighted a $2 billion after-tax net present value, an internal rate of return of 33% and an initial payback of 2.1 years. Staff Writer | March 2, 2026 | 12:13 pm
China’s five-year plan to target fixes to commodities supply Beijing wants to strengthen resilience in some areas and ease cutthroat competition in others. Bloomberg News | March 2, 2026 | 11:40 am