January 2, 2026

India’s coal supply glut forces top miner to explore exports

Coal India has been sitting on bloated inventories of unsold fuel after a milder-than-expected summer subdued demand for electricity last year.

January 2, 2026

Northern Star shares fall after miner cuts production forecast

The miner has revised down its annual production guidance to 1.6 million to 1.7 million ounces from 1.7 million to 1.8 million ounces.

January 2, 2026

Column: Every mineral is critical in the new metals age

The spectrum of metals now deemed "vital for a modern American economy" speaks to a quiet revolution in how metals are used.

January 2, 2026

Copper price climbs on tight supply outlook after best year since 2009

The red metal resumed its advance on Friday after losing 1.1% in the previous session.

January 2, 2026

Aluminum price hits $3,000 for first time since 2022 on supply concern

A cap on Chinese smelting capacity and constraints to European production due to higher electricity prices have chipped away at global inventories.

January 2, 2026

Vale Indonesia halts mining activities on delayed approval for 2026 output plan

All miners in Indonesia are required to submit an annual production plan for official approval with the government setting output quotas for the industry.

January 2, 2026

Zijin Mining plans gold output push after record profit

China’s largest mining company is planning double-digit growth for its gold and copper production in 2026

January 2, 2026

Miners go on strike at Capstone Copper’s Mantoverde mine in Chile after talks fail

Output is expected to run at up to 30% of normal levels during the stoppage, it said.

January 2, 2026

Chinese mining companies in Zambia start paying taxes in yuan

Africa is emerging as a key arena in Beijing’s efforts to internationalize the yuan.

January 2, 2026

Nickel Industries says South Korea’s Sphere to buy 10% stake in Indonesian project

The South Korean materials manufacturer will acquire the stake from Hong Kong-based Decent Resource.