January 29, 2026

China’s metals mania sends copper price soaring past $14,500/t

Copper surged by the most in more than 16 years.

January 29, 2026

Union for Chile’s Mantoverde mine calls on workers to reject contract offer

The mine on Wednesday presented a new offer to workers, which the union said was worse than a previous proposal.

January 29, 2026

Brazilian authorities find erosion at Vale unit after water overflow

The suspension at Viga will last until the firm presents reports that show it can re-establish environmental control of the project.

January 29, 2026

Caterpillar tops estimates as data centers lift power demand

Caterpillar is among the world’s top makers of mining and construction equipment.

January 29, 2026

Saudi’s Manara sounds out firms over push into metals trading

Manara Minerals Investment Co. has held discussions with traders including Glencore and Mercuria Energy about forming a partnership.

January 29, 2026

India classifies coking coal as critical mineral to boost output

The measure should spur mining by removing regulatory barriers including mandatory public consultations, the government said.

January 29, 2026

Solway to restart Guatemala nickel plant after price surge

The amounts involved are a small fraction of global nickel supplies, estimated by analysts at around four million metric tons this year.

January 29, 2026

India to unveil incentives for lithium, nickel processing

The incentive plan proposes a 15% capital subsidy for eligible investments in lithium and nickel-processing projects starting on or after April 1.

January 29, 2026

Tungsten price rises to record highs as export curbs turn up supply heat

Prices of ammonium paratungstate, used to make tungsten metal, were trading at $1,125 to $1,150 per metric ton unit in China.

January 29, 2026

Antofagasta 2025 copper output misses guidance

The Chilean miner reported a 1.6% fall in 2025 copper production to 653,700 metric tons.