Uranium market gathers momentum in 2026: Sprott
The global uranium market entered 2026 with strong momentum, with spot prices surging by about a quarter in January to above $100 per lb. for the first time in two…
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First Quantum credit outlook improves on Cobre Panama progress, S&P says
S&P Global Ratings revised First Quantum Minerals’ (TSX: FM) outlook to positive from negative on Tuesday, citing progress toward restarting its Cobre Panama copper mine and stronger liquidity management. While…
Zanaga Iron lines up $25M in deal with Red Arc
Zanaga Iron (LSE: ZIOC) has signed a binding term sheet with Red Arc Minerals that could see up to $25 million invested to advance its namesake iron ore project in…
Indaba: Rio ramps up Simandou iron ore output
CAPE TOWN — Rio Tinto (ASX, LSE, NYSE: RIO) is on track to increase high-grade iron ore production from Guinea’s long-delayed Simandou, Africa’s biggest mining and infrastructure project, to more…
Indaba: Mining must be ‘champion’ in fragmented world, Anglo’s Wanblad says
The global mining industry faces its most consequential moment in generations as critical minerals move to the centre of economic and security policy, Anglo American (LSE: AAL; JSE: AGL) CEO…
Indaba: Kinross Gold’s Tasiast a pillar in shareholder returns, CEO says
Kinross Gold (TSX: K; NYSE: KGC) depends on its Tasiast mine in Mauritania for a quarter of its yellow metal output that helps return “meaningful capital” to shareholders through dividends…
Indaba: Harmony Gold hews to cash, portfolio discipline
Harmony Gold Mining (JSE: HAR; NYSE: HMY) is using record yellow metal prices to strengthen its balance sheet and expand into copper while maintaining strict spending control, CEO Beyers Nel…
US backs Altona’s Mozambique rare earths project
Shares in Altona Rare Earths (LSE: REE) soared after the company said the United States’ government confirmed its intention to support development of its Monte Muambe joint venture project in…
Midnight Sun rises on Zambia-DRC copper district where superpowers converge
Canadian explorer Midnight Sun Mining (TSX-V: MMA; US-OTC: MDNGF) just released an initial resource in the heart of the Zambian-Congo Copperbelt, an area that’s attracting Cold War-style financing competition to speed the record-price red metal to market. The junior reported Jan. 20 that…
Lundin, BecomingX climb from deepest marathon to world’s highest
Standing at 4,200 metres high in Chile’s Atacama desert, the CEO and co-founder of education firm BecomingX takes a step forward from The World’s Deepest Marathon to begin a new…
Resolute secures Doropo gold mine OK in Côte d’Ivoire
Resolute Mining (ASX: RSG) has secured a 14-year mining permit for its Doropo gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, clearing the final regulatory hurdle to develop the mine and lift the…
BHP selects largest intake for Xplor program
BHP (ASX, LSE: BHP) has selected its largest intake for the annual Xplor program aimed at supporting companies involved in early stages of mineral exploration. The Australian miner announced this…