Trump eases mercury rules for power plants in bid to boost coal Coal- and oil-fired power plants will no longer have to comply with a 2027 deadline set under Biden to install technology on smoke stacks. Bloomberg News | February 20, 2026 | 1:42 pm
Rare earths surge above price floor given to MP Materials Prices of neodymium and praseodymium rallied to $123 a kg, the highest since July 2022. Reuters | February 20, 2026 | 1:01 pm
Gold price gains as traders mull next Trump moves after tariff ruling The ruling implied that the US Treasury may need to refund levies paid by importers and reduce future revenues. Bloomberg News | February 20, 2026 | 12:42 pm
Codelco says no growth at flagship mine for years after accident Production at El Teniente will probably remain at about 300,000 metric tons a year through to the end of the decade, a company official told Bloomberg. Bloomberg News | February 20, 2026 | 11:17 am
Kazatomprom inks massive supply deal with India The Kazakh state miner said has it reached a massive supply agreement representing over 50% of the company's booked asset value. Staff Writer | February 20, 2026 | 10:03 am
Russia sold 300,000 ounces of gold as prices hit record The sale marked the first decrease in gold reserves since October. Bloomberg News | February 20, 2026 | 9:12 am
Copper price climbs as Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs Prices climbed as much as 1.3% on the London Metal Exchange before paring gains. Bloomberg News | February 20, 2026 | 8:55 am
Metals volatility may slow pace of mining M&A, BMO bankers say Getting companies to agree on the value of deals is now getting harder, they said. Bloomberg News | February 20, 2026 | 8:44 am
Nova Minerals rises despite short seller attack In its report, Spruce Point raised concerns over management's credentials and background. Staff Writer | February 20, 2026 | 8:26 am