January 8, 2026

Rio Tinto and Glencore hold buyout talks to create $207 billion mega-miner

The two companies said one option would include an all-share buyout of Glencore by Rio Tinto.

January 8, 2026

Greenland miner that surged 80% says rare earth supply in focus

Energy Transition is developing a rare earth project at Kvanefjeld in southern Greenland.

January 8, 2026

AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040 — S&P

The consultancy warns new AI, defence and robotics uses could strain copper supply without major gains in mining and recycling.

January 7, 2026

Perth Mint’s December gold, silver sales slip versus November

Sales of gold coins and minted bars fell to 35,885 ounces in December, from 66,710 ounces in November.

January 6, 2026

Agnico, Aya and Gunnison lead MDC December rankings

Investor sentiment, firm metals prices and 2025 milestones lifted gold, silver and copper leaders in December.

January 6, 2026

Copper prices hit yet another record on supply and tariff fears

Supply disruptions, tariff fears and strong demand expectations pushed copper past $13,000, raising questions about the rally's limits.

January 5, 2026

Viridis gets support for up to $50M funding for Colossus rare earth project

The Colossus project last month received a preliminary environmental license from Brazil's southeastern state of Minas Gerais.

January 5, 2026

BlueScope plays down $8.8B bid from Stokes, Steel Dynamics

BlueScope says the A$30-a-share offer fails to reflect its value, after rejecting multiple earlier approaches.

January 3, 2026

Coronado’s Curragh mining suspension adds to financial woes

A roof collapse occurred at about 3 p.m. local time Friday at Curragh’s Mammoth underground mine.

January 2, 2026

Northern Star shares fall after miner cuts production forecast

The miner has revised down its annual production guidance to 1.6 million to 1.7 million ounces from 1.7 million to 1.8 million ounces.