Russia gains $216 billion in gold rally, replacing lost assets
Russia, the world's second-largest gold producer, mines over 300 tonnes/y of the metal.
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CMOC raises $1.2 billion in convertibles deal
The notes mark the largest convertible-bond deal by a Chinese miner since Zijin’s $2 billion issuance in 2024.
Vale’s copper ambition is to produce 1 million tons a year
The only miners to exceed that in 2024 were Freeport-McMoRan, BHP, Codelco and Zijin.
Botswana’s diamond stockpile swells as gem price slump persists
The price slump forced Debswana, which accounts for 90% of the country's diamond sales, to temporarily suspend production at some of its mines last year.
DRC pitches manganese, copper, cobalt, lithium to US
Kinshasa has sent Washington a shortlist of mines and projects as part of a push to turn diplomacy into supply-chain influence.
Geopolitics, tight investment to shape mining in 2026: WoodMac
The consultancy says China, US politics and cautious capital will steer metals demand, prices and investment decisions in 2026.
China rare earth product exports fall as Japan spat draws focus
Rare earths have emerged as a flash point in trade relations in recent years, with the US and other nations seeking to challenge China’s dominance.
BHP’s potash blowout overshadows Australia iron ore record
BHP’s Jansen potash project is on track to begin production in mid-2027, but the miner said costs would increase again to $8.4 billion.
Canadian government bank has billions to back critical mineral projects
The bank wants to help feasibility-stage projects develop the country’s 34 listed critical minerals.
