China’s January net gold imports via Hong Kong rose almost 69% The world's top gold consumer imported a net 20.585 metric tons in January, up from 12.205 tons in December. Reuters | February 27, 2026 | 10:16 am
Alrosa reports net profit in 2025 up 88.3% The gain came after the sanctions-hit company reported a 77.3% slump in net profit for 2024. Reuters | February 27, 2026 | 9:59 am
Gold price extends gain amid US-Iran standoff Spot gold rose as much as 1.2% to above $5,250 an ounce. Staff Writer | February 27, 2026 | 9:48 am
Dateline expands into heavy rare earths with new California project The broader Music Valley area was previously explored by the US Geological Survey. Staff Writer | February 27, 2026 | 8:51 am
LME launches consultation for proposed rules on position limits "The new regime will give the LME greater insight into positions across the market," the exchange said. Reuters | February 27, 2026 | 7:41 am
China’s Yahua starts building lithium sulfate plant in Zimbabwe The facility is the third such plant being developed by Chinese companies in Zimbabwe. Bloomberg News | February 27, 2026 | 7:36 am
A $40 billion copper boom in Argentina hinges on revamped glacier law Last year, Milei promised to quickly amend strict protections for the features that pose too much of a liability for miners to advance their projects. Bloomberg News | February 27, 2026 | 7:26 am
Chile’s copper output, manufacturing production decline in January Copper output in the world's largest producer fell 3% year-on-year in January. Reuters | February 27, 2026 | 7:13 am
Gunnison Copper update lifts project value to near $2B The project dwarves Gunnison’s existing producer – the Johnson Camp mine (JCM) that started output last year. Blair McBride | February 27, 2026 | 7:06 am