Newmont tops profit estimates, sets $1.4B outlay for former Newcrest assets Newmont's quarterly gold production was at 1.45 million ounces, compared with 1.90 million ounces a year earlier. Reuters | February 19, 2026 | 1:34 pm
At least 37 die from gas inhalation at Nigeria mining site The incident occurred in a mining pit in Kampani, a community in the Wase area. Reuters | February 19, 2026 | 1:06 pm
Denison’s Phoenix uranium project lands final permit In addition to the assessment approval, the CNSC issued Denison a licence to prepare the site and construct a mine and mill. Staff Writer | February 19, 2026 | 12:32 pm
Copper price eases as traders weigh Fed’s next move Copper is consolidating after a two-month surge, driven by a wave of speculative buying that took it to a record high at the end of January. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2026 | 11:10 am
Imerys freezes UK lithium project to focus on France Imerys said the French state would invest 50 million euros for a minority stake in the Emili project. Reuters | February 19, 2026 | 10:58 am
Taseko begins Florence Copper output, shares fall post earnings For the rest of 2026, the Taseko team will focus on ramping up the operation, targeting between 30 and 35 million lb. of copper cathode production. Staff Writer | February 19, 2026 | 10:57 am
Friedland sees growth opportunities as US looks to DRC for critical minerals Ivanhoe plans to open offices in New York and Washington DC as executives work to understand the US government’s viewpoint. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2026 | 10:09 am
Glencore said to close in on sale of Kazzinc mining operations Construction tycoon Shakhmurat Mutalip is in discussions to purchase the miner’s 70% stake in the zinc and gold producer. Bloomberg News | February 19, 2026 | 10:05 am
Lithium Americas targets up to $1.6B capex on Thacker Pass build this year The company said it expects to reach peak construction employment. Staff Writer | February 19, 2026 | 9:40 am