Zambia’s state mining company weighs own metals trading unit ZCCM wants to access production from its portfolio companies equivalent to its ownership stake to sell internationally. Bloomberg News | February 17, 2026 | 7:13 am
Indonesia, Gabon sign MoU on rare earth value chain development The potential partnership will be linked to Maboumine niobium and rare earth elements resources in Gabon. Reuters | February 17, 2026 | 7:07 am
Antofagasta profit jumps 52% on record copper prices Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for 2025 leapt to a record $5.2 billion. Reuters | February 17, 2026 | 7:02 am
Trilogy Metals loss widens on US funding charge Miner posts $42.2 million loss as derivative accounting masks strong cash and 2026 Arctic permit push. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 17, 2026 | 4:17 am
BHP leans on copper growth, not big deals CEO Mike Henry said there's no urgent need for deals as the company aims to produce 2.5M tonnes of copper equivalent annually. Kristie Batten | February 17, 2026 | 3:58 am
BHP CEO confident China iron ore talks will be resolved "The overall relationship, for me, it's on track," Mike Henry said. Reuters | February 16, 2026 | 3:52 pm
BHP profit beats forecasts as copper tops iron ore earnings on AI-driven demand BHP's shares jumped 7% to an all-time high, with investors applauding a much stronger-than-expected dividend and the prospect of sizeable payouts ahead. Reuters | February 16, 2026 | 2:05 pm
BHP signs silver streaming agreement with Wheaton Precious Metals BHP will deliver silver from its share produced at the Antamina mine. Reuters | February 16, 2026 | 1:59 pm
BHP’s Vicuna unveils $18 billion copper investment in Argentina The project is forecast to average 395,000 tons of copper, 711,000 ounces of gold, and 22.2 million ounces of silver annually over its first 25 years. Reuters | February 16, 2026 | 1:26 pm