Zijin Mining raises 2028 gold output target on record prices Mined gold output will rise to between 130 to 140 tons over the next three years, it said. Bloomberg News | February 9, 2026 | 9:33 am
TechMet plans additional $200M raise, has Africa in sight CEO Brian Menell has said that the company is planning to make more investments in the coming months. Staff Writer | February 9, 2026 | 9:17 am
Kidnappers kill Vizsla mine workers in Mexico The focus remains on the safe return of those who remain missing, the company said. Frédéric Tomesco | February 9, 2026 | 8:22 am
US challenges Chinese control in race for African minerals Washington's focus is on Zambia, Guinea and Democratic Republic of Congo. Reuters | February 9, 2026 | 8:01 am
PMET to raise $96M for Quebec lithium exploration Formerly known as Patriot Battery Metals, Volkswagen-backed PMET is working towards a final investment decision on Shaakichiuwaanaan. Frédéric Tomesco | February 9, 2026 | 8:01 am
Newmont wants Barrick to fix Nevada operations before IPO Barrick last week announced plans to sell 10% to 15% of those operations through a late-2026 IPO. Bloomberg News | February 9, 2026 | 7:49 am
Mozambique pushing to keep South32 aluminum smelter open, minister says South32 said in December that it would place the Mozal plant under care and maintenance by March. Reuters | February 9, 2026 | 7:36 am
Sibanye expects short-term platinum price volatility, but return to previous lows unlikely Sibanye was also assessing when to restart its Stillwater West mine in the United States, which was placed on care and maintenance in 2024. Reuters | February 9, 2026 | 7:31 am
Mali creates state-owned company to manage mining holdings The company Sopamim, whose capital is fully owned by the state, will acquire and manage Mali's holdings, according to a statement. Reuters | February 9, 2026 | 7:23 am