A severe Chilean winter storm has forced Lundin Mining to reduce its 2026 copper production outlook, adding to supply concerns as benchmark prices approach multi-decade peaks amid structurally tight market fundamentals.
Failed negotiations between Washington and Ottawa have triggered a 50 percent tariff on approximately $20 billion in Canadian exports, extending trade friction into critical minerals and aluminum sectors.
OceanaGold has agreed to purchase Ausgold for $776 million, securing control of the Katanning gold project in Western Australia.
Equus Energy has finalized a ten-year natural gas supply contract with Alcoa to support the development of its Western Australian energy infrastructure.
Singaporean law enforcement has launched an investigation into iron ore merchant Radiant World, prompting several financial institutions to reduce their exposure to the firm.
The Central African Republic government has mandated the permanent shutdown of the Zamboye gold operation following a deadly structural collapse at the facility.
Dryden Gold has obtained Toronto Stock Exchange approval to finalize the initial phase of its option agreement for the Lost Lake gold property.
Soo Chow Securities projects a slight acceleration in Australian lithium concentrate production while forecasting a structurally tight global supply environment through 2026 and 2027.
South Korean battery material producer EcoPro BM is converting its Hungarian NCA facility into a flexible production line to begin supplying high-nickel NCM cathodes to European automakers in the fourth quarter of 2027.
The Trans-Kalahari railway initiative has moved past feasibility studies into procurement preparation, requiring Namibia and Botswana to finalize financing and public-private partnership structures for the $8 billion, 1,850-kilometer cross-border infrastructure.
Canada has suspended trade negotiations with the United States and pledged dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs following Washington’s decision to escalate duties on Canadian industrial exports.
Rock Tech Lithium has closed its first financing round, raising CAD 5.2 million through a private placement to onboard strategic partners.
Uganda has launched the Euro Gold mining initiative, marking a strategic push toward regulated extraction practices and environmentally responsible operations.
The Greenlandic government has authorized Greenland Mines to assume control of the Sarfartoq rare earth exploration permit following a formal transfer approval.
Lundin Mining has revised downward its copper production forecast for 2026 while keeping its gold output targets steady.
International financial institutions have frozen accounts and suspended operations linked to iron ore trader Radiant World following allegations of fraudulent financing activities.
Goldman Sachs analysts caution that surging demand for gold call options may intensify price swings while maintaining a bullish long-term outlook.
Manuka Resources has restarted gold extraction operations at its Wonawinta processing facility.