Codelco forms joint venture with Quiborax for lithium exploration The partnership, called Minera Ascotan SpA, has an initial 34% stake for Codelco and 66% for Quiborax. Reuters | February 6, 2026 | 7:04 am
How Rio–Glencore talks fell apart In the end it wasn't about copper, iron ore or coal, but who was paying more. MINING.COM Editor | February 6, 2026 | 4:23 am
A years-long push to unite Glencore and Rio fell apart in a day The two companies were locked in merger talks for at least the fourth time. Bloomberg News | February 5, 2026 | 4:58 pm
Capstone Copper to resume full production at Mantoverde mine as strike ends The largest union has approved a new three‑year labour contract, ending a strike that started on January 2. Reuters | February 5, 2026 | 4:44 pm
Berkeley Energia files $1.25B claim from Spain over uranium project dispute The company had initially filed in May 2024 a request for an arbitration to seek $1 billion in damages from the Spanish government. Reuters | February 5, 2026 | 1:51 pm
Infographic: Global gold demand Global gold demand is being reshaped by shifting sovereign reserve strategies. Anthony Vaccaro, with files from Ali Ravaghi | Creative design: James Alafriz | February 5, 2026 | 1:05 pm
Copper price dips below $13,000 with stockpiles, China demand in focus Investors focused on rising inventories and waning appetite from Chinese buyers, even after some dip-buying emerged earlier this week. Bloomberg News | February 5, 2026 | 12:52 pm
Utah rare earth miner Ionic eyes IPO in 2027 The proposed move comes just weeks after the company confirmed the Silicon Ridge discovery. Staff Writer | February 5, 2026 | 12:02 pm
VRIC Video: Beaty sees Canada-led growth after Equinox sheds Brazil Equinox Gold expects its two new Canadian mines to drive a step-change in production as it shifts toward a North America–weighted portfolio. Northern Miner Staff | February 5, 2026 | 11:03 am