February 9, 2026 Newmont wants Barrick to fix Nevada operations before IPO Barrick last week announced plans to sell 10% to 15% of those operations through a late-2026 IPO.
February 9, 2026 Sibanye expects short-term platinum price volatility, but return to previous lows unlikely Sibanye was also assessing when to restart its Stillwater West mine in the United States, which was placed on care and maintenance in 2024.
February 9, 2026 Phoenix Copper suspends top brass amid payment inquiry The US and copper‑focused miner also said it was reviewing funding options.
February 9, 2026 US backs Altona’s Mozambique rare earths project Washington-backed technical support could accelerate development of a strategic source of magnets, defence materials and fluorspar.
February 8, 2026 Infographic: Gold price rally lifts value of World Cup trophy Compared with the previous tournament, the trophy’s metal value has risen by more than 30%.
February 7, 2026 Column: As global metals fever spreads, markets buckle under the heat China's metal exchanges have for two months been struggling to contain the unprecedented liquidity rush caused by the spreading metals mania.
February 6, 2026 Hedge funds cut bullish gold wagers to lowest in 15 weeks Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 23%.
February 6, 2026 Reimagining magnet materials: How AML is challenging the rare earth status quo For decades, permanent magnets have been one of the least questioned links in the electrification supply chain.
February 6, 2026 Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64.
February 6, 2026 Wheaton Precious Metals appoints new CEO, Randy Smallwood named chair After more than 15 years of leading the business he co-founded, Smallwood will step down as CEO March 31.
Hecla nearly doubles exploration budget The Idaho-based miner said it will spend $55 million on its projects in Nevada and producing assets. February 13, 2026 | 09:01 am
