Hitachi Machinery, Pronto sign mine automation solutions MoU The companies said they aim to deliver automation solutions that provide customers with a broader range of options. Staff Writer | July 16, 2026 | 3:01 pm
Gold price falls as US-Iran hostilities rekindle Fed hike bets “Precious metals have come under selling pressure as oil prices move back into the $80s/bbl range,” commodity strategist says. Bloomberg News | July 16, 2026 | 2:42 pm
Cameroon sees mining revenue overtaking oil at $1.75 billion Mines Minister said planned development of rare earths and other critical minerals could double annual mining sector contributions. Reuters | July 16, 2026 | 2:35 pm
BHP wins higher quarterly iron ore prices, overcoming China’s buying curbs Annual iron ore production from BHP's Western Australia operations on a 100% basis came in at 291.2 million metric tons. Reuters | July 16, 2026 | 1:15 pm
Britain nationalizes British Steel to protect domestic steelmaking Britain fully taking over the lossmaking company in an effort to protect the future of steel production in the country. Reuters | July 16, 2026 | 11:18 am
Copper price: BMI hikes forecasts – structural deficits to bring $17,000 next decade BMI's upgraded 2026 outlook still sits below consensus but from 2028 the Fitch unit out-bulls Wall Street, with deficits widening every year to nearly 1.5 million tonnes seen driving copper to $17,000 a tonne by 2035. Frik Els | July 16, 2026 | 10:55 am
Switzerland and Indonesia step up cooperation in metals, rare earths The agreement comes into force on July 16. Reuters | July 16, 2026 | 9:44 am
Assays hint at size, depth of Onyx Gold’s Argus system Onyx extended mineralization at Munro-Croesus with strong drill results from Argus North and Main. Blair McBride | July 16, 2026 | 9:14 am
Central Nevada Gold looks to revive Mule Canyon mine It aims to restart the mine after acquiring it from Newmont, advancing studies, permits and a new resource. Frederic Tomesco | July 16, 2026 | 9:14 am