Coal India unit valued at $2.2 billion after stellar market debut Bharat Coking Coal, India's top coking coal miner, soared as much as 96% in their market debut on Monday. Reuters | January 19, 2026 | 7:22 am
Perseus confirms second fatality in Ivory Coast mine accident Company confirmed that a contractor employee passed away, days after an accident near the gold producer's Bagoe mine in Cote d'Ivoire. Reuters | January 19, 2026 | 7:16 am
Vale Indonesia says 2026 mining quota won’t be enough to meet demand from new smelters Vale and partners are currently constructing three high-pressure acid leaching plants to extract nickel materials. Reuters | January 19, 2026 | 7:12 am
BHP refused permission to appeal UK judgment over 2015 Brazil dam collapse In November, London's High Court ruled BHP was legally responsible for the collapse of the Fundao dam in Mariana, southeastern Brazil. Reuters | January 19, 2026 | 7:07 am
Petra’s 42-carat blue diamond sparks hope for natural gems The ultra-rare stone could fetch up to $40 million, signalling a bright spot for a diamond sector under pressure. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 19, 2026 | 5:45 am
Bolivia vows to back lithium, energy deals to rebuild trust New government signals contract stability as it courts US support and foreign capital amid economic strain. MINING.COM Editor | January 19, 2026 | 3:50 am
Syrah Resources buys more time for Tesla graphite supply deal The 2021 agreement to supply 8,000 metric tons of graphite a year over four years is key to Syrah’s Vidalia, Louisiana operations. Reuters | January 18, 2026 | 4:31 pm
US in talks with Brazil on rare earth partnership: FT Some diplomats and lobbyists see a "chance of a deal" materializing, Financial Times said, citing officials involved in talks. Staff Writer | January 18, 2026 | 10:42 am
China receives first shipment of Simandou iron ore A vessel carrying nearly 200,000 metric tons of iron ore arrived in Majishan port in East China's Zhejiang province on January 17. Reuters | January 18, 2026 | 9:13 am