Silver’s historic surge fuels rush to sell heirlooms and coins Coin and jewelry shops are seeing a rush of customers seeking to sell their collectibles, silverware and family treasures. Bloomberg News | February 11, 2026 | 9:02 am
Silver price extends volatile run with surge above $86 Spot prices rose as much as 6.6% to over $86 an ounce, near its highest in a week. Staff Writer | February 11, 2026 | 8:38 am
Congo copper exports up 10% last year as boom extends Congo’s expanding output provides some relief to a copper market that’s suffered a series of supply shocks. Bloomberg News | February 11, 2026 | 7:28 am
Hindalco sees up to $1.6B impact from fire at unit’s New York plant Earlier in the day, Ford Motor flagged that it saw lower production in the fourth quarter due to the Novelis fires. Reuters | February 11, 2026 | 7:21 am
Australia’s St Barbara unveils bold Canadian push The miner was quietly building its exploration target pipeline as others fled the province of Nova Scotia. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2026 | 7:21 am
Congo says it would seek other partners if US minerals framework fails "The rivalry between China and the United States - we are not interested in it," the country's mines minister said. Reuters | February 11, 2026 | 7:12 am
Caledonia CEO says Bilboes gold mine a ‘game changer’ for Zimbabwe The mine is forecast to reach annual output of 200,000 ounces from 2029 for an initial period of 10 years. Reuters | February 11, 2026 | 7:06 am
France to invest 50M euros for stake in Imerys lithium project The minerals group first announced the Emili project in 2022, with the aim of producing 34,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide annually. Reuters | February 11, 2026 | 7:00 am
Nickel price jumps as Indonesia’s top mine cuts output Quota cuts at Indonesia’s largest producer, PT Weda Bay Nickel, tighten supply as LME nickel extends a 20% rally. Staff Writer | February 11, 2026 | 3:50 am