January 30, 2026

Madagascar lifts 16-year ban on new mining permits, excludes gold

The country has kept the issuance of new mining licences on hold since 2010.

January 30, 2026

Niger attack endangered uranium stockpile near main airport

The attack targeted the airport area and adjacent military base that involved gunmen on motorbikes and drone strikes.

January 29, 2026

Zijin Mining seeks $1.5 billion from convertible bonds as gold surges

Company plans to use proceeds to fund capital expenditure related to the construction of the La Arena gold mine project in Peru.

January 29, 2026

US to seek rare earth price mechanism during meetings with allies, official says

US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said he expects a lot of “momentum and excitement” toward “agreeing on a pricing mechanism.

January 29, 2026

Chinalco, Rio Tinto buy control of Brazilian aluminum firm CBA for $904 million

Together, the companies will acquire a 68.6% stake or 446.6 million shares of the Brazilian aluminum producer.

January 29, 2026

Gold refiner stops taking scrap delivery to melt down in US

Metalor Technologies paused accepting new shipments of metal due to an inventory backlog caused by severe US weather.

January 29, 2026

Chinalco, Rio Tinto close to announcing purchase of Brazil’s CBA

The percentage stake each company will acquire in the Brazilian aluminum producer remains unclear.

January 29, 2026

Global gold demand hits record high in 2025, WGC says

Global gold demand rose by 1% in 2025 to 5,002 metric tons.

January 29, 2026

China’s metals mania sends copper price soaring past $14,500/t

Copper surged by the most in more than 16 years.

January 29, 2026

Union for Chile’s Mantoverde mine calls on workers to reject contract offer

The mine on Wednesday presented a new offer to workers, which the union said was worse than a previous proposal.