Regis revives McPhillamys after gold rally, dam rethink A redesigned waste plan and surging gold prices give Regis fresh momentum on a NSW mine long stalled by federal intervention. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2026 | 10:29 am
Glencore hints at 2027 closure for Horne smelter absent deal The regulatory framework needed to justify the planned investments is “not sufficiently in place,” Glencore said. Frédéric Tomesco | February 3, 2026 | 10:08 am
China’s metals association calls for expanded copper stockpile China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association also suggested the possibility of adding copper concentrate to the nation's strategic reserves. Staff Writer | February 3, 2026 | 9:23 am
Torngat eyes Strange Lake feasibility study as timing slips for Quebec rare earths project Strange Lake stands out among North American rare earth projects for its heavy rare earth content, particularly dysprosium and terbium. Frederic Tomesco | February 3, 2026 | 9:00 am
Zimbabwe spodumene exports up 11% in 2025, revenue flat on soft prices The industry has struggled with oversupply of the metal used in battery storage, resulting in a price slump since late 2022. Reuters | February 3, 2026 | 8:48 am
Sigma Lithium’s waste piles offer no ‘imminent risk’, says Brazil’s mining regulator The piles were shut down by labor inspectors who warned of a "grave and imminent risk" to workers and the local community. Reuters | February 3, 2026 | 8:41 am
Glencore to sell 40% stake in Congo mines to US-backed consortium Orion CMC would acquire 40% of Mutanda Mining and Kamoto Copper Company for a total enterprise value of $9 billion. Staff Writer | February 3, 2026 | 8:35 am
‘Morale is sky high,’ Friedland tells Trump “I’m telling you, on behalf of every miner I know, they’re elated," Ivanhoe Mines founder and co-executive chairman told the US President. Colin McClelland | February 3, 2026 | 7:36 am
Congo fighting drove spike in insurance costs, squeezing miners, insurer says Political violence insurance premiums in Democratic Republic of Congo jumped as much as tenfold last year. Reuters | February 3, 2026 | 7:30 am