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
Last Czech deep coal mine closes as centuries-old industry reaches final day The last Czech black coal shaft, a symbol of Central Europe's industrial power, will close at January's end. Reuters | January 16, 2026 | 4:00 am
First Quantum nears stockpile processing at Cobre Panama copper mine The stockpile is expected to yield 70,000 tonnes of copper, with sales proceeds offsetting 2026 preservation costs. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 16, 2026 | 3:43 am
US approves Warrior Met Coal’s mining plans in Alabama Plans authorize the recovery of more than 53 million tons of federal metallurgical coal. Staff Writer | January 15, 2026 | 4:46 pm
US asks allies to step up measures on Chinese minerals Ending US reliance on the minerals has been a top priority for Washington since last year, when Beijing imposed export restrictions on rare earths. Bloomberg News | January 15, 2026 | 4:05 pm
Bill Gates’ Breakthrough, BMW and Canada back lithium refiner Mangrove Water Technologies secured a total investment of $85 million. Bloomberg News | January 15, 2026 | 1:11 pm
Orla to start South Railroad gold project build in Nevada this year Capital costs rose to $395 million from $190 million in a 2022 study due to inflation. Frédéric Tomesco | January 15, 2026 | 12:47 pm
US lawmakers propose $2.5B critical minerals reserve Priority will be given to recycled materials, but minerals extracted from mines could also be eligible. Staff Writer | January 15, 2026 | 11:31 am
Brazil shuts down Sigma Lithium waste piles over safety concerns The order adds to Sigma's ongoing struggle to restart the mine, previously Brazil's largest lithium producer. Reuters | January 15, 2026 | 10:19 am