January 16, 2026 What mining investors should watch for in 2026: Sprott Analysts at Sprott highlighted deglobalization and debasement trade as some of the top investment themes of 2026.
January 16, 2026 Congo state miner proposes deal for cobalt producer prized by US Gecamines has proposed acquiring Chemaf before bringing in a new majority shareholder.
January 16, 2026 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.
January 16, 2026 Mali gold output plunges 23% as Barrick halt, tougher rules reshape sector Industrial production fell to 42.2 metric tons from an updated 54.8 tons in 2024.
January 15, 2026 DRC revives $29B iron ore export plan once tied to billionaire Gertler The area that Kinshasa wants to develop has cumulative iron ore resources of 15 billion to 20 billion tonnes grading more than 60% iron.
January 15, 2026 Ivanhoe meets 2025 output targets as Kamoa-Kakula smelter ramps up Kamoa-Kakula spent 2025 tackling water inflows that restricted access to higher‑grade ore and weighed on recoveries.
January 15, 2026 Caledonia plans to spend $132 million on Zimbabwe’s biggest gold mine this year Caledonia plans to develop the Bilboes mine at a projected total capital cost of $584 million.
January 15, 2026 Rio Tinto, Glencore mull ASX coal spin-off Boards explore deal structure as copper hunger, coal politics and culture test talks on a potential mega-merger between the miners.
January 14, 2026 Northern Graphite to build $200M Saudi plant with partner Supply is to come from the company’s Okanjande project in Namibia, where Northern expects to start producing graphite concentrate in 2028.
January 14, 2026 Almost 75% of mining M&As flow to Latin America: McKinsey New report shows capital clustering in lower-risk regions as critical minerals demand outpaces supply and funding gaps widen.
Glencore says key issues remain in Horne smelter talks Glencore has repeatedly come under fire in the province of Quebec due to the pollution that Horne causes in Rouyn-Noranda. January 30, 2026 | 01:25 pm
