Congo fighting drove spike in insurance costs, squeezing miners, insurer says Political violence insurance premiums in Democratic Republic of Congo jumped as much as tenfold last year. Reuters | February 3, 2026 | 7:30 am
Indonesia gold mine investors can appeal takeover, minister says The Martabe mine has been caught up in a broader crackdown following floods and landslides in Sumatra. Bloomberg News | February 3, 2026 | 7:22 am
Ghana offers levy cut as sweetener for higher gold royalty regime Africa's top gold producer wants to replace its flat royalty rate with a sliding system of 5%–12% to capture more value as prices surge. Reuters | February 3, 2026 | 7:14 am
Gold price poised for new records as buyers return to the fray Analysts see the drop as a healthy correction. Reuters | February 3, 2026 | 7:09 am
Agnico, Hycroft and Sidney top January mining ranks Investor sentiment and firm metals prices shaped January’s leaders across large, small and micro-cap miners. MINING.COM Editor | February 3, 2026 | 7:06 am
University of Texas spinout targets US gallium and scandium supply gaps UT Austin startup plans to extract high-purity minerals from US waste, cutting reliance on foreign refining and supply chains. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 3, 2026 | 6:01 am
Skeena clears final permit for Eskay Creek mine restart Approval unlocks construction planning, with operations targeted for 2027 and major jobs and revenue gains projected. Staff Writer | February 3, 2026 | 5:01 am
Zimbabwe court rules Impala Platinum not liable for royalty The court sided with the miner, stating no royalty rate was set for products from June 2018 to December 2021. Bloomberg News | February 3, 2026 | 4:14 am
Serabi Gold keeps mines running after fatal accidents The Brazil-focused miner faces investigations and a safety review following two underground deaths at its Palito and Coringa sites. Staff Writer | February 3, 2026 | 3:53 am