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
Trump aides urged sale of Congo lithium claim to a US company Manono is just one of several mining projects Congolese and US officials have identified as key to the Washington Accords. Bloomberg News | February 12, 2026 | 7:16 am
Australian uranium miners in Namibia bullish on outlook as prices surge Namibia, the world's No. 3 uranium producer after Canada and leader Kazakhstan, wants to cement its position after achieving record output last year. Reuters | February 12, 2026 | 7:04 am
Fortescue rolls out battery trains in Western Australia Decarbonization milestone comes as the miner advances large-scale renewable projects and electric mining fleet. Kristie Batten in Port Hedland | February 12, 2026 | 5:53 am
Op-Ed: Canadians must match American urgency in the race for critical minerals Canada has the minerals the West needs, but slow permits and weak processing threaten our strategic moment. Anthony Vaccaro | February 12, 2026 | 4:09 am
South America seen as West’s safest minerals bet: Report New risk data suggests the region offers a rare mix of large reserves, political stability and pro-West alignment. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2026 | 1:01 am
South32 confirms Mozambique plant wind-down after profit beat South32 last year took a $372 million impairment on the business. Reuters | February 11, 2026 | 5:03 pm
Albemarle to idle lithium hydroxide plant in Western Australia The Kemerton plant processes spodumene from Greenbushes, the world's biggest lithium mine. Staff Writer | February 11, 2026 | 4:41 pm
Northern Star climbs to record high as first-half profit surges 49% The gold miner reported underlying net profit after tax of A$759.8 million ($541 million) for the half year ended December 31. Reuters | February 11, 2026 | 3:33 pm