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OP-Ed: Permanent magnets are the spear in the critical minerals supply chain

It is critical for key decisionmakers to keep in mind the symbiotic relationship between critical minerals and permanent magnets, Wade Senti writes.

Wade Senti | February 13, 2026 | 1:14 pm

Trump trade team working to narrow scope of metals tariffs

Trump last year imposed a 50% levy on foreign steel and aluminum in a measure aimed at Chinese overcapacity.

Bloomberg News | February 13, 2026 | 12:14 pm

Caturus signs 20-year LNG supply deal with Saudi Aramco

The LNG sector has seen a surge in commercial activity since President Trump lifted a pause on new export permits last year.

Reuters | February 13, 2026 | 11:56 am

Aluminum price drops as Trump moves to narrow levies on metal products

While import tariffs have weighed on US metals demand, global aluminum prices have been rallying since early April.

Bloomberg News | February 13, 2026 | 9:13 am

Hecla nearly doubles exploration budget

The Idaho-based miner said it will spend $55 million on its projects in Nevada and producing assets.

Staff Writer | February 13, 2026 | 9:01 am

Lundin finds new copper-gold systems in Ecuador

Lundin is advancing toward a first-half decision on whether to build a mine in Fruta del Norte’s south zone to expand output.

Frédéric Tomesco | February 13, 2026 | 8:11 am

Philippine nickel sales to Indonesia to jump after Jakarta curbs

Exports from the Philippines “might double this year,” a mining executive said.

Bloomberg News | February 13, 2026 | 7:59 am

Codelco sacks executives after El Teniente audit

The company said an internal audit following the July 31 incident at El Teniente detected inconsistencies and "concealment" of certain reported technical aspects.

Reuters | February 13, 2026 | 7:52 am

Op-Ed: NI 43-101 was necessary, not sufficient

Canada’s mining disclosure rules fixed fraud, but not dilution, silence, or social media misinformation.

Erik Groves | February 13, 2026 | 7:44 am

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