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Legal analysis: What Project Vault means for critical minerals regulation

White House confirmed the start of the project, which would combine $1.67 billion in private capital with a $10 billion loan from the US EXIM to buy and store minerals.

Amanda Stutt | February 16, 2026 | 11:16 am

Mexico and Canada plan joint action on minerals

The countries will present an joint action plan on minerals, infrastructure and supply chains in the second half of the year.

Reuters | February 16, 2026 | 9:46 am

Gold price hovers near $5,000 with US and China closed

“The market remains in a phase of rebalancing between bulls and bears, lacking clear catalysts to break the range,” analyst says.

Bloomberg News | February 16, 2026 | 9:43 am

Zambia mine regulator lifts suspension of operations at Mopani’s Mufulira mine

Mopani Copper Mines is one of the biggest copper miners in Zambia.

Reuters | February 16, 2026 | 8:54 am

Rio Tinto and BHP to lead Australia earnings rebound

Both miners enter 2026 set for earnings outperformance, buoyed by commodity prices that help valuations catch up with broader equity markets.

Bloomberg News | February 16, 2026 | 8:49 am

Niger stockpiled 1,000t of yellowcake at military base: FT

According to FT, Nigerien officials already held discussions with interested buyers from Russia, China, the US and the UAE, but have yet to find a deal.

Staff Writer | February 16, 2026 | 8:43 am