Zambian power trader plans $100 million link to Tanzania Kanona Power’s planned high-voltage line would help boost electricity supplies to copper mines seeking alternative energy sources. Bloomberg News | January 21, 2026 | 10:21 am
Trump streamlines permitting for deep-sea miners NOAA’s new rules, which take effect immediately, consolidate applications into a single, shorter review period. Staff Writer | January 21, 2026 | 10:09 am
President-elect Kast stuns miners with Chile ministry merge A late cabinet shift rattled investors, reversed a mining appointment and reignited debate over Chile’s investment climate. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 21, 2026 | 10:08 am
Gold price extends record run with $4,900 in sight Spot gold spiked as much as 2% to a record $4,887.19 per ounce. Staff Writer | January 21, 2026 | 9:05 am
Liberty Gold’s Idaho project gets FAST-41 nod Black Pine is one of the few large-scale oxide gold deposits in the US. Frédéric Tomesco | January 21, 2026 | 8:19 am
Critical minerals firm weighs plan to build US rare earth plant Atlantic Strategic Minerals is considering building the facility at its operations in Stoney Creek, Virginia. Bloomberg News | January 21, 2026 | 7:38 am
Indonesia revokes gold mine, plantation permits after floods The revocations affect several well-known companies in the region, including owner of the Martabe mine. Bloomberg News | January 21, 2026 | 7:31 am
Copper price spreads ease in sign squeeze will prove short-lived Contracts maturing tomorrow closed at a $2 premium to those expiring a day later, after the one-day spread briefly spiked to a huge premium of $100 a ton. Bloomberg News | January 21, 2026 | 7:25 am
Lynas CEO says government policies are improving rare earths market Government policy is seen as a key driver of critical minerals markets this year, CEO Amanda Lacaze said. Reuters | January 21, 2026 | 7:16 am