January 19, 2026

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

Gold, silver prices jump to new records on Greenland dispute

Spot gold surged nearly 2% to a record $4,690.79 per ounce, while spot silver set a new peak of $94.10 per ounce.

January 19, 2026

BHP refused permission to appeal UK judgment over 2015 Brazil dam collapse

In November, London's High Court ruled BHP was legally responsible for the collapse of the Fundao dam in Mariana, southeastern Brazil.

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 18, 2026

Copper at heart of probable Rio bid for Glencore: RBC

A premium of 15% to 30% to Glencore’s early January share price could get the deal done, RBC analyst said.

January 18, 2026

Column: Tin price bubble spells toil and trouble for global industry

The tin market has kicked off the new year in explosive form.

January 16, 2026

Japan and Italy to cooperate on critical minerals

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni agreed to work together on critical mineral supply and elevate their […]

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

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

Last Czech deep coal mine closes as centuries-old industry reaches final day

The last Czech black coal shaft, a symbol of Central Europe's industrial power, will close at January's end.