Kimberley Process stalls again on conflict diamond reform
The World Diamond Council spent three years redefining the concept to cover non-state violence and acknowledge miners.
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UBS raises copper price forecasts on supply concerns
UBS lifted its price forecasts for successive quarters of 2026, beginning with $11,500/t for March, followed by $12,000 and $12,500 for June and September, respectively.
UK to meet 30% of critical mineral needs at home by 2035
A new 10-year strategy mirrors US, Canadian and EU efforts to cut dependence on China-dominated supply chains.
Highland Copper exits White Pine North project for $30M
The cash proceeds are expected to fund the activities required to advance its Copperwood project to a construction decision.
Barrick to pay Mali $430M to settle mine dispute
Barrick will reportedly pay 144B CFA francs within six days of signing deal with Mali, plus 50B via VAT offsets.
Canada, India eye nuclear export deal: report
The deal, potentially covering 10 years, could be part of a broader approach to nuclear energy and economic collaboration between the two countries.
GRAPHIC: US set to narrow its rare earth gap, others not so much
China would still supply roughly 60% of the world's key magnet-making rare earths by 2030, according to Reuters analysis.
Codelco offers record premiums for 2026 copper sales to China
It offered to supply some buyers at a premium of $335 a ton over London Metal Exchange prices for 2026 annual contracts.
Caledonia bets big on Bilboes as Zimbabwe’s next major gold mine
Caledonia is advancing its Bilboes gold project in Zimbabwe, expecting it to be the largest gold mine after a positive feasibility study.
