April 06, 2026 | 11:03 am Panama moves to unlock copper from First Quantum mine Commerce and Industries Minister may approve by Tuesday exports of already mined ore from Cobre Panama’s stockpiles.
April 04, 2026 | 04:57 pm Top 50 mining companies power through Iran war – up $250 billion in 2026 The world’s 50 biggest mining stocks shrug off global turmoil, hitting a combined $2.4 trillion…
April 06, 2026 | 12:31 pm Miners escape from attacked coal mine in Russian-controlled Ukraine, official says All 41 miners who were trapped underground after Ukraine struck the Bilorechenska coal mine in…
April 06, 2026 | 05:09 am Chile lithium dispute tied to Cold War-era nukes Eramet claims concession rights in lithium salares, while ENAMI blocks a state-backed project it previously…
April 05, 2026 | 09:57 am France pulls last gold held in US for $15B gain The overall size of France's gold reserves still remained unchanged at roughly 2,437 tonnes.
April 06, 2026 | 03:53 am White House taps Highland Copper in local supply push Federal policy shift elevates a Michigan project as tariffs and financing reshape critical minerals strategy.
March 31, 2026 | 04:01 am Colombia mining reforms test copper ambitions Policy shifts, security risks and looming elections test Colombia’s plans to expand copper and formalize gold supply.
March 23, 2026 | 07:49 am Column: Every missile fired over Iran is burning through US tungsten stocks Unlike a tungsten carbide drill bit, which can be recycled, tungsten used in munitions is consumed on detonation.
March 26, 2026 | 04:08 pm Column: Iran war fuel crisis gives electric cars a long-term boost Fears of fuel shortages are likely to boost the appeal of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, as well as electric motorbikes in Asia.
April 02, 2026 | 07:14 am Record-setting sulphur rally squeezes Indonesia nickel makers, Africa copper miners The Middle East accounts for 24% of global sulphur production, where it is a byproduct of oil and gas refining.