Thor project possible game changer for North America’s aluminum supply chain, CEO says Saskatchewan project indicates the potential for Canada's first major domestic alumina resource. Staff Writer | February 4, 2026 | 12:39 pm
Tianqi Lithium to trim SQM stake after governance tensions The Chinese company said it will offload as many as 3.57 million Class A shares. Bloomberg News | February 4, 2026 | 12:29 pm
Senators seek US EXIM reauthorization to support push for critical minerals Senators seek to lift the bank's lending cap by $70 billion to $205 billion as part of the reauthorization package. Reuters | February 4, 2026 | 12:14 pm
Rio Tinto seeks leadership roles in Glencore merger talks, FT says Negotiations for the deal, which began in early January, are expected to continue beyond Thursday's deadline. Reuters | February 4, 2026 | 11:34 am
US marshals EU, Japan and Mexico in critical minerals push The announcement follows the Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting in Washington DC, featuring officials from over 50 countries. Staff Writer | February 4, 2026 | 11:25 am
Alamos Gold targets 1 million oz. in output by 2030 Alamos predicted annual output will climb 46% by 2028 as expansion work at Ontario’s Island Gold District bears fruit. Frédéric Tomesco | February 4, 2026 | 11:12 am
Vance pitches price floors for key minerals to counter China Vance called on the audience of foreign officials to help create stable investment conditions. Bloomberg News | February 4, 2026 | 11:02 am
Fitch Solutions’ BMI upgrades industrial metals forecasts For copper, the unit sees prices staying elevated through at least mid-2026 and averaging $11,900/t for the year. Staff Writer | February 4, 2026 | 10:07 am
Analysts ramp up gold price forecasts as global uncertainties mount A poll of 30 analysts and traders conducted over the past three weeks returned a median gold forecast of $4,746.50 per troy ounce for 2026. Reuters | February 4, 2026 | 8:46 am