Japan, US reach $36 billion of gas, mineral deals in Trump pact The most significant investment is a natural gas facility in Ohio that’s expected to generate 9.2 gigawatts of power. Bloomberg News | February 17, 2026 | 5:09 pm
Billionaire Paulson sells stake in Alaska-focused Trilogy Metals Paulson, with an 8.7% stake, had been the fourth-largest investor. Bloomberg News | February 17, 2026 | 4:58 pm
Integra Resources expands DeLamar project footprint in Idaho The company acquired a 6,600-acre ranch contiguous with the project in Owyhee County for $12.5 million. Staff Writer | February 17, 2026 | 4:46 pm
Genome BC, BRIMM biomining partnership aims to de-risk genomic tools development Partnership Supported by an investment of up to C$1 million over three years. Staff Writer | February 17, 2026 | 2:54 pm
SGH, Steel Dynamics bid $10.6B for BlueScope in ‘best and final’ offer Australian billionaire Kerry Stokes-owned SGH Ltd and US-based Steel Dynamics on Wednesday sweetened their takeover offer. Reuters | February 17, 2026 | 1:49 pm
US open to metals tariff enforcement adjustments, Greer says Administration officials have been working to narrow the scope of the duties. Bloomberg News | February 17, 2026 | 10:53 am
Column: Copper is pricing scarcity at a time of plenty The world hasn't run out of copper, despite the many warnings of imminent shortfall that have accompanied its rally to all-time highs, writes Reuters columnist Andy Home. Reuters | February 17, 2026 | 10:35 am
Gold price rally has legs, Scotiabank says “Despite recent volatility, we don’t think this bull cycle is over yet,” Scotiabank mining analysts said. Frédéric Tomesco | February 17, 2026 | 10:09 am
Ontario fast-tracks Kinross Gold’s Great Bear project It is the first gold project to be fast tracked by the province's One Project One Process. Colin McClelland | February 17, 2026 | 9:10 am