February 8, 2026

Infographic: Gold price rally lifts value of World Cup trophy

Compared with the previous tournament, the trophy’s metal value has risen by more than 30%.

February 6, 2026

Rosh Pinah Zinc commissions Namibia’s first paste backfill plant

The RP2.0 expansion project comprises further development of the underground mine.

February 6, 2026

Reimagining magnet materials: How AML is challenging the rare earth status quo

For decades, permanent magnets have been one of the least questioned links in the electrification supply chain.

February 6, 2026

Saudi graphite plant is ‘wake-up call’ for Quebec, France: CEO

North America’s only producer of natural graphite had been developing plans to build battery material facilities in Baie-Comeau, Quebec and France.

February 6, 2026

Heliostar pours first gold from San Agustin mine

The company expects San Agustin to deliver around 45,000 ounces of gold production.

February 6, 2026

How Rio–Glencore talks fell apart

In the end it wasn't about copper, iron ore or coal, but who was paying more.

February 4, 2026

Momentum Technologies advances dual-track US processing for rare earths and battery materials

Company has commissioned what it says is the world’s first demonstration-scale plant with capability to process both battery materials and rare earths.

February 4, 2026

Pandora to launch platinum-plated jewelry as silver prices soar

Pandora sells silver charm bracelets starting at $70, as well as lab-grown diamond jewelry.

February 3, 2026

Aqua Metals, American Battery Factory plan recycling partnership

The proposed collaboration would enable Aqua Metals to recycle lithium-ion battery manufacturing scrap generated by ABF.

February 3, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics: Metals price rally pushes value of medals above $1.3M

Based on current market prices, a gold medal would have an intrinsic value of about $2,212.