Kazakh gold miner Solidcore signs first exploration venture in Oman Solidcore can acquire an up to a 60% stake in the Khabiyat copper-gold project venture in three stages. Reuters | July 7, 2026 | 7:48 am
China gold reserves rise most since 2023 even as bullion tumbles China's central bank maintained gold purchases for a 20th straight month, with its reserves hitting 75.44 million fine troy ounces by the end of June. Reuters | July 7, 2026 | 7:43 am
Assays hint at future mineable gold at West Red Lake’s Madsen site West Red Lake Gold Mines reports high-grade Madsen drill results in Ontario, supporting potential 2027 mine plan additions at Austin complexes. Blair McBride | July 7, 2026 | 7:36 am
A once-great copper miner faces a reckoning just as AI power demand soars Codelco faces debt and scandals amid falling copper output as AI and energy demands spur calls for reform in Chile. Bloomberg News | July 7, 2026 | 5:32 am
De Beers cuts diamond prices, axes 25 elite buyers The first sale under a revamped customer strategy brings official prices closer to market levels amid a prolonged slump. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2026 | 5:04 am
Creating mining districts could unlock billions in value: study Research suggests regional coordination could help miners overcome permitting, water and infrastructure constraints. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 7, 2026 | 3:52 am
CATL secures safety permit to restart production at flagship lithium mine The safety permit will allow CATL to restart its Jianxiawo lithium mine, easing supply concerns after a year-long suspension. Reuters | July 7, 2026 | 3:32 am
Lynas, South Korean magnet maker sign deal for Malaysia factory Malaysia said on Monday it would review a $96 million deal signed earlier this year to supply the U.S. Department of Defense from Lynas Malaysian rare earth plant. Reuters | July 6, 2026 | 4:52 pm
Vale chairman Stieler pushed out by pension fund The resignation came after pension fund Previ pushed Vale to call a shareholder meeting to vote on his removal. The meeting was scheduled for July 22. Reuters | July 6, 2026 | 4:40 pm