Ghana’s gold output hits record 6 million oz in 2025, industry group says However, the industry cautioned that next year's projected 6.5‑million-ounce output is at risk. Reuters | February 12, 2026 | 10:18 am
Gold price drops 3% on US jobs data beat Spot prices fell as much as 4% to $4,880 per ounce, before parsing some losses. Staff Writer | February 12, 2026 | 10:09 am
Column: Can Africa win as the West and China scramble for minerals? What is different this time compared to the colonial conquest of Africa two centuries ago is that African countries have far more choice. Reuters | February 12, 2026 | 9:36 am
Chow Tai Fook looks beyond glitter of gold with younger buyers, higher margins China's largest jewellery retailer is introducing new products and store formats as it moves into overseas markets. Reuters | February 12, 2026 | 9:18 am
Coal will need more than the army to pull off a US revival “I don’t think there is anything the Trump administration can do to help the coal industry recover,” research analyst says. Bloomberg News | February 12, 2026 | 9:09 am
i-80 Gold secures $500M package to fund Nevada growth plan The $500 million will fund the first two phases of its plan, which are expected to bring its annual production up to approximately 300,000–400,000 oz. Staff Writer | February 12, 2026 | 8:53 am
Battered Vizsla keeps ‘long-term’ commitment to Mexican project Five of the kidnapped employees remain unaccounted for, almost three weeks after their abduction. Frédéric Tomesco | February 12, 2026 | 7:52 am
Aluminum price rises as looming smelter closure adds to supply strains Copper also extended gains, buoyed by a tighter supply outlook and a weakening dollar. Bloomberg News | February 12, 2026 | 7:32 am
Mexico has taken back 1,126 mining concessions since late 2024, official says Most of the mines are located in the north and center of the country, including Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango and Zacatecas. Reuters | February 12, 2026 | 7:27 am