Brazilian authorities find erosion at Vale unit after water overflow The suspension at Viga will last until the firm presents reports that show it can re-establish environmental control of the project. Reuters | January 29, 2026 | 10:08 am
Uranium entering multi-year structural bull market: report Analysts at Teniz Capital see uranium as one of the "most promising plays" in the energy sector, forecasting prices to rise by three or even four-fold. Staff Writer | January 29, 2026 | 10:02 am
Caterpillar tops estimates as data centers lift power demand Caterpillar is among the world’s top makers of mining and construction equipment. Bloomberg News | January 29, 2026 | 7:49 am
Saudi’s Manara sounds out firms over push into metals trading Manara Minerals Investment Co. has held discussions with traders including Glencore and Mercuria Energy about forming a partnership. Bloomberg News | January 29, 2026 | 7:46 am
India classifies coking coal as critical mineral to boost output The measure should spur mining by removing regulatory barriers including mandatory public consultations, the government said. Bloomberg News | January 29, 2026 | 7:35 am
Solway to restart Guatemala nickel plant after price surge The amounts involved are a small fraction of global nickel supplies, estimated by analysts at around four million metric tons this year. Reuters | January 29, 2026 | 7:26 am
India to unveil incentives for lithium, nickel processing The incentive plan proposes a 15% capital subsidy for eligible investments in lithium and nickel-processing projects starting on or after April 1. Reuters | January 29, 2026 | 7:16 am
Tungsten price rises to record highs as export curbs turn up supply heat Prices of ammonium paratungstate, used to make tungsten metal, were trading at $1,125 to $1,150 per metric ton unit in China. Reuters | January 29, 2026 | 7:10 am
Antofagasta 2025 copper output misses guidance The Chilean miner reported a 1.6% fall in 2025 copper production to 653,700 metric tons. Reuters | January 29, 2026 | 7:06 am