Sunrise Energy expects to supply US critical minerals stockpile, CEO says Australian scandium project backed by mining billionaire Richard Friedland is expected to contribute to the $12 billion US critical minerals stockpile. Reuters | February 3, 2026 | 5:03 pm
Aqua Metals, American Battery Factory plan recycling partnership The proposed collaboration would enable Aqua Metals to recycle lithium-ion battery manufacturing scrap generated by ABF. Staff Writer | February 3, 2026 | 3:11 pm
USA Rare Earth eyes $3 billion-plus funding to accelerate plans The prospective funds include as much as $1.6 billion from the Department of Commerce and the rest from the private sector, CEO said. Bloomberg News | February 3, 2026 | 2:34 pm
Commonwealth LNG strikes 20-year supply deal with Mercuria as US pushes LNG export growth Commonwealth has been attempting to build the US's first integrated LNG export facility. Reuters | February 3, 2026 | 1:19 pm
Gold, silver volatility to persist after price plunge, BofA says By one measure of volatility, gold prices are more unstable than at any time since the height of the 2008 financial crisis. Bloomberg News | February 3, 2026 | 12:53 pm
Some 30 countries want to join critical minerals club, US Interior Secretary Burgum says The Interior Secretary referred to previous trade deals that President Donald Trump has signed with Japan, Australia and South Korea. Reuters | February 3, 2026 | 10:46 am
2026 Winter Olympics: Metals price rally pushes value of medals above $1.3M Based on current market prices, a gold medal would have an intrinsic value of about $2,212. MINING.com Editor | February 3, 2026 | 10:31 am
Regis revives McPhillamys after gold rally, dam rethink A redesigned waste plan and surging gold prices give Regis fresh momentum on a NSW mine long stalled by federal intervention. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2026 | 10:29 am
Glencore hints at 2027 closure for Horne smelter absent deal The regulatory framework needed to justify the planned investments is “not sufficiently in place,” Glencore said. Frédéric Tomesco | February 3, 2026 | 10:08 am