Goldman expects wave of South Africa deals fueled by commodities “We are in the late stage of a commodity boom, with gold spiking and platinum prices rebounding strongly," Goldman's Simon Denny says. Bloomberg News | February 12, 2026 | 3:37 pm
Vale posts $3.8 billion loss on nickel impairment Vale said it logged a $3.5 billion impairment on Vale Base Metals' nickel assets in Canada. Reuters | February 12, 2026 | 3:37 pm
Cochilco expects short-term lithium prices to remain high The battery energy storage system sector will continue to gain market share, with projected growth of 50-55% in 2026, it said. Reuters | February 12, 2026 | 11:41 am
Copper price: Strains deepen as global smelting activity hits decade low Copper prices are under renewed pressure after satellite data showed 1.2 million tonnes of January smelter capacity outside China went idle. Frik Els | February 12, 2026 | 11:01 am
Lundin Gold to invest $100 million in 2026 Ecuador exploration Lundin wants to increase its existing reserves totaling 5.54 million ounces, and identify new deposits through a three-year project. Reuters | February 12, 2026 | 10:29 am
Ghana’s gold output hits record 6 million oz in 2025, industry group says However, the industry cautioned that next year's projected 6.5‑million-ounce output is at risk. Reuters | February 12, 2026 | 10:18 am
Gold price drops 3% on US jobs data beat Spot prices fell as much as 4% to $4,880 per ounce, before parsing some losses. Staff Writer | February 12, 2026 | 10:09 am
Column: Can Africa win as the West and China scramble for minerals? What is different this time compared to the colonial conquest of Africa two centuries ago is that African countries have far more choice. Reuters | February 12, 2026 | 9:36 am
Chow Tai Fook looks beyond glitter of gold with younger buyers, higher margins China's largest jewellery retailer is introducing new products and store formats as it moves into overseas markets. Reuters | February 12, 2026 | 9:18 am