What mining investors should watch for in 2026: Sprott Analysts at Sprott highlighted deglobalization and debasement trade as some of the top investment themes of 2026. Staff Writer | January 16, 2026 | 10:19 am
Congo state miner proposes deal for cobalt producer prized by US Gecamines has proposed acquiring Chemaf before bringing in a new majority shareholder. Bloomberg News | January 16, 2026 | 9:49 am
Maaden invests $110B in Saudi bid to be mining powerhouse The investment is aimed at tripling its phosphate and gold business and doubling its aluminum business. Blair McBride | January 16, 2026 | 8:51 am
Rio Tinto-Glencore merger may need asset sales to win over China China's antitrust regulator is likely to be concerned about a combined entity's concentration in copper production, analysts said. Reuters | January 16, 2026 | 7:45 am
Mobius shuns record-breaking gold on risk of dollar rebound The dollar could strengthen from current levels as forecasts point to a turnaround in the US economy, the veteran investor said. Bloomberg News | January 16, 2026 | 7:17 am
Heavy rainfall disrupts Australian metallurgical coal supplies Some coal miners have declared force majeure on portions of their shipments or warned customers of potential delays, according to traders. Bloomberg News | January 16, 2026 | 7:09 am
Argentina’s mining exports hit record $6 billion in 2025 Gold led the way with an all-time high $4.078 billion in exports. Reuters | January 16, 2026 | 7:04 am
Mali gold output plunges 23% as Barrick halt, tougher rules reshape sector Industrial production fell to 42.2 metric tons from an updated 54.8 tons in 2024. Reuters | January 16, 2026 | 7:00 am
Kinross greenlights three US builds for 3 million oz The additions will keep total output around 2 million oz. a year through the decade, Kinross said. Henry Lazenby | January 16, 2026 | 6:01 am