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 Argentina’s mining exports hit record $6 billion in 2025 Gold led the way with an all-time high $4.078 billion in exports.
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 Brazil shuts down Sigma Lithium waste piles over safety concerns The order adds to Sigma's ongoing struggle to restart the mine, previously Brazil's largest lithium producer.
January 15, 2026 Panama aims to make a decision on Cobre Panama dispute by June President Jose Raul Mulino also said that Chilean President-elect Jose Antonio Kast has offered to help by providing support from three mining experts.
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 Codelco gets environmental permit for $2.8B Ministro Hales mine extension The world's largest copper producer said the initiative will allow the mine to increase production to 200,000 tons per year.
January 14, 2026 Codelco submits $1.3B plan to prolong Radomiro Tomic mine life to 2058 The proposal aims to boost the mine's capacity to an average of 725,000 tonnes per day, up from its current level of 675,000 daily tonnes.
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.
CMOC bets on copper growth, maintains cobalt target Copper output is seen at 760,000 tons to 820,000 tons this year, rising as much as 11% from last year, the Chinese miner said. January 16, 2026 | 10:55 am
