DPM makes gold-copper discovery near Bulgaria mine The results distinguish BSP “as a potentially very high-grade porphyry system,” RBC Capital Markets mining analyst says. Frédéric Tomesco | June 3, 2026 | 7:55 am
China picks state firm to help coordinate mining deals abroad Beijing told a number of major companies last month they’ll receive backing for overseas investments from government bodies, Bloomberg reports. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2026 | 7:31 am
Guinea’s Simandou iron exports surge six months after first ore Shipments from the project’s Morebaya port hit 2.2 million tons in the month, much higher than April’s record of 1.3 million tons. Bloomberg News | June 3, 2026 | 7:18 am
Zambia extends duty-free copper concentrate export duty waiver amid smelter outages The suspension of the duty, first implemented in August 2025, covers 271,742 tons of copper concentrates. Reuters | June 3, 2026 | 7:07 am
Indonesia’s PT Timah targets 30,000t of refined tin output for 2026 This year's output target is 68% higher than the 17,815 tons produced in 2025. Reuters | June 3, 2026 | 7:02 am
Russia says it mined enough gold to beat China Moscow’s first mining estimate since 2022 raises questions as industry experts struggle to reconcile the figures. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2026 | 6:24 am
Glencore restarts Cerrejón after rail blockade Colombia's largest coal mine resumes operations as recurring disruptions continue to threaten output and investment. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 3, 2026 | 6:02 am
Op-Ed: C5 + 1- Central Asia and the critical minerals race the West is late to map Five former Soviet republics of Central Asia share common names, history, and legacy. In mining, that is where the resemblance ends. Erik Groves | June 3, 2026 | 5:04 am
Gold Fields, Cree First Nation sign IBA for Windfall project in Quebec Gold Fields plans to bring the mine into production by the end of 2026 or early 2027. Staff Writer | June 2, 2026 | 5:08 pm