McEwen Copper plans $300M IPO to finance Argentina project, executive says Most likely the listing will be in the United States or Canada, said managing director Michael Meding. Reuters | March 18, 2026 | 8:24 am
Royal Road eyes underground mine as Colombia drilling resumes Royal Road says it’s the largest title holder in Colombia, with over 1,800 sq. km of combined mining concessions and applications. Frédéric Tomesco | March 18, 2026 | 8:24 am
Gold price drops to month-low on rate cut uncertainty Spot gold went down by as much as 3% to $4,836 per ounce, its lowest since February 17. Staff Writer | March 18, 2026 | 8:08 am
Op-Ed: Copper rally masks smelting power shift Midstream stress deepens as smelters face collapsing fees and rising concentration risk despite strong copper demand outlook. Juan Ignacio Guzmán, GEM Mining Consulting | March 18, 2026 | 7:46 am
Nippon Steel secures $5.7 billion of loans for US Steel takeover The lenders include Japan's three "megabanks". Reuters | March 18, 2026 | 7:22 am
Major tropical cyclone threatens mine region in Australia’s north Cyclone Narelle is expected to bring heavy rain to a swathe of northern Queensland, potentially including Cairns. Bloomberg News | March 18, 2026 | 7:15 am
Core Lithium secures $205 million to restart project Core is targeting first spodumene concentrate production from the project in the September quarter. Reuters | March 18, 2026 | 7:09 am
India takes rare cargo of BHP iron ore banned by China The vessel True Champion is carrying some 172,000 metric tons of Jimblebar Fines to Jaigarh in India, according to Kpler data. Reuters | March 18, 2026 | 7:02 am
New BHP CEO to tackle deals, China exposure and capital discipline Brandon Craig steps into role with copper strategy intact but under pressure on capital, growth and global ties. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2026 | 4:03 am