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
African Rainbow Minerals founder steps down from executive role Patrice Motsepe has served as ARM's executive chairman since founding the diversified miner in 2003. Reuters | February 16, 2026 | 7:46 am
Gold options traders boost long-shot bets even after correction An investor or group of investors started buying December $15,000/$20,000 call spreads on the CME Group’s Comex exchange. Bloomberg News | February 16, 2026 | 7:41 am
Japan’s Sojitz to expand Australian rare earth imports as partner broadens product lineup Sojitz has collaborated with Lynas since 2011 and began importing heavy rare earths from the Australian miner last October. Reuters | February 16, 2026 | 7:23 am
Trafigura’s Nyrstar ships first antimony batch from Australia plant The Port Pirie facility has the potential to produce up to 5,000 tons of antimony per year. Reuters | February 16, 2026 | 7:16 am
Liberia sees iron ore output tripling on ArcelorMittal expansion The West African nation produced about 10 million tons in 2025, almost all of it from AML. Reuters | February 16, 2026 | 7:08 am
Contract worker dies at Rio Tinto’s Simandou mine in Guinea Last August, a contract worker died in an incident at the same mine. Reuters | February 16, 2026 | 6:20 am
BlueScope beats H1 profit estimates, sees stronger second-half run The Australian takeover target also forecast higher earnings in the second-half. Reuters | February 15, 2026 | 3:31 pm