Goldman warns base metals rally at risk on weak Chinese demand Goldman’s most recent survey of the copper market showed order books at fabricators had fallen by 10% to 30%. Bloomberg News | January 28, 2026 | 11:23 am
Grupo Mexico targets US expansion on copper boom The firm said its Asarco unit was proceeding with plans to reopen and renovate its mothbolled Hayden smelter in Arizona and the Amarillo refinery in Texas. Reuters | January 28, 2026 | 11:10 am
Minaurum releases initial resource for Alamos silver project in Mexico The company reported a resource estimate of 5.37 million tonnes grading 202 g/t silver. Staff Writer | January 28, 2026 | 10:52 am
Southern Copper sees lower output as silver rally grabs focus Company expects copper output to decline over the next two years as ore grades fall at key mines in Peru. Bloomberg News | January 28, 2026 | 10:35 am
Bolivia cancels Chinese zinc project, demands steel plant fixes Authorities are pulling the plug on a $350 million zinc refinery, citing “terrible overpricing.” Bloomberg News | January 28, 2026 | 10:10 am
US copper tariffs less likely after critical minerals decision: Macquarie Macquarie strategists said the US could delay a final tariff decision until the end of the year. Staff Writer | January 28, 2026 | 10:02 am
Alamos books new gold in Manitoba and Quebec Lynn Lake and Qiqavik are two of the development projects that Toronto-based Alamos is counting on to lift gold production into the next decade. Frédéric Tomesco | January 28, 2026 | 9:21 am
Sibanye hits new high on BlackRock, gold price boosts The world's largest asset management firm has lifted its stake above the 5% threshold. Staff Writer | January 28, 2026 | 9:20 am
India considers tighter mining auction rules to deter laggards Since 2015, the government has auctioned 594 mineral blocks, out of which less than 14% or 82 blocks were operational. Reuters | January 28, 2026 | 8:55 am