Government policies to drive mining investment activity in 2026: survey Law firm White & Case said the shift to a policy-driven deal cycle has already shifted the investment landscape. Staff Writer | January 22, 2026 | 10:43 am
Rising copper prices help Freeport-McMoRan offset Grasberg production dip Average copper prices rose in the fourth quarter and hit all-time highs late in December. Reuters | January 22, 2026 | 10:08 am
Global Commodities Holdings launches trading in nickel premiums The LME lost the confidence of many users after a nickel crisis in 2022, but LME nickel volumes have recently rebounded. Reuters | January 22, 2026 | 9:18 am
Copper output disrupted at strike-hit Capstone Chile mine The Mantoverde mining site is running on restricted water supply, leading to the suspension of processing operations. Bloomberg News | January 22, 2026 | 9:05 am
TMC soars after filing for international permit under new Trump rules The stock jumped more than 30% by noon on Tuesday after The Metals Co. became the first to seek Washington's approval to mine the seabed. Reuters | January 22, 2026 | 9:02 am
Goldman lifts year-end gold price forecast to $5,400 This year, the bank sees private investors competing with institutions for gold as they look to diversify their portfolios. Staff Writer | January 22, 2026 | 8:56 am
China’s bumper silver exports belie market fears of curbs China shipped around 5,100 tons of silver overseas last year, the highest volume of exports in at least 16 years. Bloomberg News | January 22, 2026 | 7:49 am
Trump’s NATO deal would mean US mining and missiles in Greenland The icebound territory — the world’s largest island — has become crucial to the alliance’s interests in the Arctic. Bloomberg News | January 22, 2026 | 7:39 am
Mali’s president tightens direct control over key mining sector Mali's military leader has created a new ministerial-level role to oversee the mining sector. Reuters | January 22, 2026 | 7:29 am