Aluminum price drops as Trump moves to narrow levies on metal products While import tariffs have weighed on US metals demand, global aluminum prices have been rallying since early April. Bloomberg News | February 13, 2026 | 9:13 am
Hecla nearly doubles exploration budget The Idaho-based miner said it will spend $55 million on its projects in Nevada and producing assets. Staff Writer | February 13, 2026 | 9:01 am
Lundin finds new copper-gold systems in Ecuador Lundin is advancing toward a first-half decision on whether to build a mine in Fruta del Norte’s south zone to expand output. Frédéric Tomesco | February 13, 2026 | 8:11 am
Philippine nickel sales to Indonesia to jump after Jakarta curbs Exports from the Philippines “might double this year,” a mining executive said. Bloomberg News | February 13, 2026 | 7:59 am
Codelco sacks executives after El Teniente audit The company said an internal audit following the July 31 incident at El Teniente detected inconsistencies and "concealment" of certain reported technical aspects. Reuters | February 13, 2026 | 7:52 am
Op-Ed: NI 43-101 was necessary, not sufficient Canada’s mining disclosure rules fixed fraud, but not dilution, silence, or social media misinformation. Erik Groves | February 13, 2026 | 7:44 am
US Commerce Dept gives initial backing to Sibanye’s call for tariffs on Russian palladium Trade data indicates that global flows have already begun to reroute since the company filed its petition. Reuters | February 13, 2026 | 7:40 am
Madagascan miner Ambatovy’s operations hit by cyclone Ambatovy produced around 28,000 metric tons of nickel in 2024 and roughly 2,500 tons of cobalt. Reuters | February 13, 2026 | 7:31 am
Vale aims to finish recovery work at Viga, Fabrica mines in 2-3 weeks The miner halted operations in the two units last month after a water overflow. Reuters | February 13, 2026 | 7:25 am