Peru presidential candidates’ mining plans cast doubt on investment, industry leader says SNMPE president Julia Torreblance says neither candidate's proposals for the mining industry are sustainable. Reuters | May 27, 2026 | 8:49 am
Gold price falls to two-month low on inflation fears Spot gold dropped as much as 2% to just above $4,400 an ounce, its lowest since March 27. Staff Writer | May 27, 2026 | 8:34 am
South Africa’s mining lobby remains wary of regulatory shocks Disputes with government and policy uncertainty means South Africa’s mining industry “has not delivered its full potential” in recent decades. Bloomberg News | May 27, 2026 | 7:57 am
MP Materials accuses USA Rare Earth of magnet tech theft MP alleges that one of its former employees had shared “grain boundary diffusion” formulations with USAR. Staff Writer | May 27, 2026 | 7:50 am
Sitka sees possible underground mine at Blackjack deposit Blackjack holds 39.96 million indicated tonnes grading 1.01 grams gold. Frédéric Tomesco | May 27, 2026 | 7:36 am
Copper startup in IPO talks ahead of Peru mining expansion Quilla Resources Inc. is considering an initial public offering next year after restarting the idled Chapi mine. Bloomberg News | May 27, 2026 | 7:13 am
BlackRock sees merit in large-scale mining M&A "When you look at every exciting theme that's going on in the market, it all leads back to mining," portfolio manager Olivia Markham says. Reuters | May 27, 2026 | 7:06 am
Eramet partially restarts mineral sands production in Senegal after fire damages It now sees an output of between 300,000-400,000 metric tons of heavy mineral concentrate in 2026, versus 900,000 tons before the fire. Reuters | May 27, 2026 | 7:00 am
Zambia’s state investment firm forms joint venture to revive century-old lime facility ZCCM-IH and Wonderful Group will develop and operate the integrated lime and cement production facility. Reuters | May 27, 2026 | 6:56 am