January 19, 2026 BHP’s potash blowout overshadows Australia iron ore record BHP’s Jansen potash project is on track to begin production in mid-2027, but the miner said costs would increase again to $8.4 billion.
January 19, 2026 Canadian government bank has billions to back critical mineral projects The bank wants to help feasibility-stage projects develop the country’s 34 listed critical minerals.
January 19, 2026 Lupaka Gold may seize Peru state assets over unpaid $67M arbitration award Lupaka's chairman Gordon Ellis said it has identified Peru’s national petroleum company Petroperu as potential target.
January 19, 2026 Barrick changes CFO as overhaul continues ahead of possible IPO Helen Cai, who has served on Barrick’s board since 2021, will take up the role of CFO and senior executive vice president on March 1.
January 19, 2026 Montage moves up Côte d’Ivoire gold pour First gold at Koné is now expected to be produced in the fourth quarter of this year instead of 2027’s second quarter.
January 19, 2026 Petra’s 42-carat blue diamond sparks hope for natural gems The ultra-rare stone could fetch up to $40 million, signalling a bright spot for a diamond sector under pressure.
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 Kinross greenlights three US builds for 3 million oz The additions will keep total output around 2 million oz. a year through the decade, Kinross said.
January 16, 2026 First Quantum nears stockpile processing at Cobre Panama copper mine The stockpile is expected to yield 70,000 tonnes of copper, with sales proceeds offsetting 2026 preservation costs.
January 15, 2026 Bill Gates’ Breakthrough, BMW and Canada back lithium refiner Mangrove Water Technologies secured a total investment of $85 million.
Construction on track for Q1 completion at Sibanye’s Keliber lithium project in Finland Keliber is the EU's most advanced integrated lithium project, with planned LiOH production of around 15,000 tonnes per annum. January 19, 2026 | 01:57 pm
