Platinum miners favour payouts over projects even as prices surge
Despite strong prices, mining executives are wary of launching new projects without evidence of sustained long-term price stability.
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Zijin to launch Congo’s first lithium output in June from disputed Manono deposit
Zijin had previously indicated a first‑quarter 2026 start.
Nornickel reports 36% rise in net profit
The major producer of refined nickel and palladium said 2025 revenue increased by 10%.
White Gold to create critical minerals explorer in Yukon Territory
The spin-out will hold six properties that host several large-scale targets prospective for copper, molybdenum, tungsten, antimony, zinc and bismuth.
Exxaro to review boosting dividend as it diversifies from coal
Exxaro’s longer-term outlook will depend on working with South Africa’s Transnet to improve logistics.
Silver’s historic surge fuels rush to sell heirlooms and coins
Coin and jewelry shops are seeing a rush of customers seeking to sell their collectibles, silverware and family treasures.
Silver price extends volatile run with surge above $86
Spot prices rose as much as 6.6% to over $86 an ounce, near its highest in a week.
Congo copper exports up 10% last year as boom extends
Congo’s expanding output provides some relief to a copper market that’s suffered a series of supply shocks.
Hindalco sees up to $1.6B impact from fire at unit’s New York plant
Earlier in the day, Ford Motor flagged that it saw lower production in the fourth quarter due to the Novelis fires.