Kinross begins permitting for $1.5B gold project in Chile The project would involve the sequential mining of two pits (Marte and Lobo) to support a 16-year operating life. Staff Writer | April 1, 2026 | 11:56 am
India does not plan to revive offshore mining auction in near term In November of 2024, India had announced the maiden auction of 13 offshore mineral blocks. Reuters | April 1, 2026 | 11:01 am
Top Gulf aluminum producer EGA halted output after Iran strike Aluminum prices rose as much as 2% on the London Metal Exchange after Bloomberg reported on the halt. Bloomberg News | April 1, 2026 | 10:37 am
Allied Gold has shareholder OK for Zijin takeover, maintains guidance Allied Gold delivered about 379,000 oz. of gold production during 2025. Staff Writer | April 1, 2026 | 10:13 am
Aura Minerals more than doubles reserve base Proven and probable reserves stood at 7.22 million gold-equivalent ounces (GEOs), compared with 3.44 million previously. Staff Writer | April 1, 2026 | 9:23 am
Gold price extends weekly rise as Trump signals end to war Spot gold rose as much as 1.8% to around $4,760 an ounce, adding to its weekly gain of over 3%. Staff Writer | April 1, 2026 | 8:01 am
BHP, Atalaya and Xtra Energy lead March stocks ranks Sentiment drove votes as the US-Israel-Iran conflict lifted energy costs, disrupted supply chains and fuelled metal volatility. MINING.COM Editor | April 1, 2026 | 7:23 am
OceanaGold finds high-grade gold in New Zealand The latest drilling confirms both the continuity and extension of mineralization within the East Graben vein system. Frédéric Tomesco | April 1, 2026 | 7:20 am
Copper price rises as Trump floats timeline for US to end Iran attacks There have been signs of improving demand in the crucial Chinese market, especially after copper prices dipped below $12,000 a ton in the second half of March. Bloomberg News | April 1, 2026 | 7:09 am