South America seen as West’s safest minerals bet: Report New risk data suggests the region offers a rare mix of large reserves, political stability and pro-West alignment. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2026 | 1:01 am
South32 confirms Mozambique plant wind-down after profit beat South32 last year took a $372 million impairment on the business. Reuters | February 11, 2026 | 5:03 pm
Albemarle to idle lithium hydroxide plant in Western Australia The Kemerton plant processes spodumene from Greenbushes, the world's biggest lithium mine. Staff Writer | February 11, 2026 | 4:41 pm
Northern Star climbs to record high as first-half profit surges 49% The gold miner reported underlying net profit after tax of A$759.8 million ($541 million) for the half year ended December 31. Reuters | February 11, 2026 | 3:33 pm
South32 HY profit beats estimates, trims production view for Brazil operations Its underlying earnings attributable was $435 million for the half-year ended December 31. Reuters | February 11, 2026 | 2:29 pm
Top aluminum buyer seeks $218 million purchase as Trump tariffs roil market The amount Arconic is seeking to buy is equivalent to about 10% of US monthly aluminum consumption. Bloomberg News | February 11, 2026 | 2:26 pm
Trump orders Pentagon to buy coal power in boost to industry Under Trump’s directive, the Pentagon’s energy installation office would pursue long-term agreements for that coal power. Bloomberg News | February 11, 2026 | 2:11 pm
Aqua Metals acquires Lion Energy in $88M all-stock deal US battery recycler aims to expand in the rapidly growing energy storage market. Staff Writer | February 11, 2026 | 2:10 pm
Roundup Video: Indigenous pact advances Arctic corridor plan Indigenous-led partnership seeks to move the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor from a long-running idea into a defined infrastructure project. Northern Miner Staff | February 11, 2026 | 1:37 pm