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
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