Nornickel to shift part of nickel output to copper plant during repairs
Company plans to overhaul the smelting furnace at the Nadezhda metallurgical plant in the Arctic city of Norilsk in 2027.
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Profit soared on stronger gold prices as reserves hit a record and spending plans topped $600 million for 2026.
Goldman expects wave of South Africa deals fueled by commodities
“We are in the late stage of a commodity boom, with gold spiking and platinum prices rebounding strongly," Goldman's Simon Denny says.
Vale posts $3.8 billion loss on nickel impairment
Vale said it logged a $3.5 billion impairment on Vale Base Metals' nickel assets in Canada.
Cochilco expects short-term lithium prices to remain high
The battery energy storage system sector will continue to gain market share, with projected growth of 50-55% in 2026, it said.
Copper price: Strains deepen as global smelting activity hits decade low
Copper prices are under renewed pressure after satellite data showed 1.2 million tonnes of January smelter capacity outside China went idle.
Sandvik acquires South Africa’s ThoroughTec Simulation
The transaction is expected to close during the second quarter of 2026.
Lundin Gold to invest $100 million in 2026 Ecuador exploration
Lundin wants to increase its existing reserves totaling 5.54 million ounces, and identify new deposits through a three-year project.
Ghana’s gold output hits record 6 million oz in 2025, industry group says
However, the industry cautioned that next year's projected 6.5‑million-ounce output is at risk.