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

Anglo American-Teck merger heading for EU antitrust approval

The Commission will issue its decision on the deal to form the world's fifth-largest copper company by February 10.

January 8, 2026

Greenland miner Amaroq soars on report of US gov’t investment

Chief executive Eldur Olafsson told CNBC that discussions have been held with US government bodies about potential investment opportunities.

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

Gold reserves in London vaults rise 2.24% in December

The amount of silver held was at 27,818 tons, up 2.3% from November.

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 8, 2026

Trump’s Greenland talk brings opportunity, unease for business

The business community is split on the impact of Donald Trump’s renewed interest in the Arctic island.

January 7, 2026

Silver, platinum prices plunge to extend big spike in volatility

“We expect large-scale selling activity to kick off amid significant rebalancing flows from broad commodity indices,” TD Securities strategist said.

January 7, 2026

African states, business groups eyeing stake in De Beers, CEO says

Anglo American, which owns 85% of De Beers, has valued the diamond producer at about $4.9 billion.

January 7, 2026

Critical Metals to build pilot plant in Greenland

The facility will be engineered for Arctic climate conditions and be ready for use no later than May 2026, it said.