Elevra, Mangrove Lithium ink offtake deal for NAL project in Quebec The companies intend to negotiate an agreement under which Elevra could supply up to 144,000 tonnes per year of spodumene concentrate. Staff Writer | February 9, 2026 | 1:15 pm
Scientist still diving at 90 says deep-sea mining won’t succeed “Going up in space is relatively easy compared to going deep into the ocean,” said Sylvia Earle. Bloomberg News | February 9, 2026 | 1:04 pm
Critical Metals extends mineralization, confirms high-grade HREEs at Tanbreez project Additional drilling across Area B and the Upper Fjord area is considered warranted to further define mineralized scale, continuity and potential resource growth, company said. Staff Writer | February 9, 2026 | 12:23 pm
Congo to enforce local ownership rule for copper, cobalt miners Mines Minister Louis Watum said firms must demonstrate that 5% of their share capital is held by Congolese employees. Bloomberg News | February 9, 2026 | 10:48 am
China’s copper demand to cool as buyers shut for longer holiday The rally has “increased financial costs at copper rod and pipe producers, and reduced their order books,” analyst says. Bloomberg News | February 9, 2026 | 10:32 am
Harmony Gold says newly acquired Australian copper mine requires two-year revamp Harmony officially took over the CSA mine in New South Wales last October after acquiring it from Australian miner Mac Copper. Reuters | February 9, 2026 | 10:15 am
Gold price advances 2% ahead of US jobs data Spot gold surged as much as 2.3% to $5,070 per ounce. Staff Writer | February 9, 2026 | 10:07 am
Zijin Mining raises 2028 gold output target on record prices Mined gold output will rise to between 130 to 140 tons over the next three years, it said. Bloomberg News | February 9, 2026 | 9:33 am
TechMet plans additional $200M raise, has Africa in sight CEO Brian Menell has said that the company is planning to make more investments in the coming months. Staff Writer | February 9, 2026 | 9:17 am