March 20, 2026 Op-Ed: Why mining companies are rewriting their technology roadmaps As volatility reshapes global markets and stakeholder expectations continue to rise, mining companies are entering a period of strategic reset.
March 19, 2026 Aclara closes in on new rare earth supply chain outside China The Virginia Tech plant at Blacksburg is expected to produce its first separated light rare earth oxides in May.
March 19, 2026 WGC launches initiative to develop open platform for digital gold The platform – called “Gold as a Service” – is designed to connect the physical custody of gold with the digital systems used to issue and manage gold-backed products.
March 18, 2026 Prysmian eyes new Texas copper mill amid data center boom The Italian group may pull the trigger in the next year or so on a second copper rod facility at its McKinney site near Dallas.
March 18, 2026 Chilean miners to use more seawater to meet rising demand by 2034 By 2034, seawater is expected to make up 67.6% of total water consumption versus 40.7% in 2024.
March 18, 2026 New BHP CEO to tackle deals, China exposure and capital discipline Brandon Craig steps into role with copper strategy intact but under pressure on capital, growth and global ties.
March 16, 2026 Sangdong tungsten mine in South Korea returns to production after 30 years At full capacity, Sangdong is expected to supply around 40% of the global tungsten demand outside China.
March 16, 2026 Nth Cycle inks $1B offtake deal with Trafigura Nth Cycle said it plans to establish new operations in South Carolina and the Netherlands.
March 15, 2026 US launches $500M initiative to boost critical minerals processing The funding opportunity seeks to support demonstration and commercial-scale facilities that process or recycle critical materials.
March 13, 2026 Rio Tinto slows Quebec lithium plant build, timeline intact Rio Tinto says the project is 70% ready and that cutting the workforce won't affect the overall timeline.
Sasquatch Resources eyes Mount Sicker waste rock to unlock gold and clean up legacy pollution Vancouver Island project could set precedent for reclaiming historic mine sites across British Columbia, CEO says. March 20, 2026 | 03:25 pm
