US business group says some critical minerals are ‘nearly unobtainable’ from China According to a survey, 47% of companies said they were searching for but had not yet found viable alternatives to China. Reuters | June 10, 2026 | 10:23 am
Mining M&A value surges in Q1, but deal count plunges: S&P At $26.28 billion, the total value of deals represents the second highest ever for a quarter since the firm began tracking the data. Staff Writer | June 10, 2026 | 10:10 am
Gold output in Ivory Coast set to climb in 2026 as mines expand Output would rise further in 2027 and 2028, the director general of mines said. Reuters | June 10, 2026 | 9:21 am
Illegal mining gangs implicated in South Africa massacre that killed 12 The attack in a neighbourhood known for illicit gold activity has intensified scrutiny of violent criminal networks. Staff Writer | June 10, 2026 | 9:20 am
Central Asia Metals’ copper-zinc production outpaces last year The UK-listed miner also reported significantly higher realized prices for the metals through the five-month period. Staff Writer | June 10, 2026 | 9:13 am
Ghana’s booming mining sector propels faster economic growth Gross domestic product grew an annual 6.4% in the three months through March, compared with 5.8% in the prior quarter. Bloomberg News | June 10, 2026 | 8:35 am
Chile copper mines pursue tie-up to cut costs Sierra Gorda and Spence will assess joint opportunities as both operations tackle lower grades and productivity pressures. Staff Writer | June 10, 2026 | 8:33 am
Russia to make fourth attempt to auction confiscated stake in UGC Bids will be accepted from June 11 to June 18, with results expected on June 19. Reuters | June 10, 2026 | 8:22 am
British Columbia court reopens Seabridge Gold’s approval fight The ruling calls into question the substantial-start finding that keeps KSM’s 2014 environmental certificate valid for the project’s life. Henry Lazenby | June 10, 2026 | 8:13 am