Mining’s top ten ESG trends for 2026
A volatile global order, intensifying climate extremes, and the race for critical minerals are reshaping mining in 2026.
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Hedge funds slash bullish silver wagers to 22-month low
Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 15% for the week ended Jan. 13.
Sandvik partners with Vale Base Metals for autonomous surface drill fleet expansions
Sandvik will supply 16 surface drills with AutoMine readiness for Vale Base Metals’ copper operations in Brazil.
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says
Lithium is emerging from a period of oversupply after record-high prices spurred supply growth at a time of disappointing demand.
Krypton in zircon grains reveals landscapes’ history and potential future, researchers say
By measuring the krypton, the Curtin University team was able to work out how long zircon grains spent near the Earth’s surface before they were buried, like a ‘cosmic clock’.
Japan and Italy to cooperate on critical minerals
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni agreed to work together on critical mineral supply and elevate their […]
Indonesian forces rescue 18 Freeport workers from rebel siege in Papua
The workers were fixing one of Freeport's electric towers in Tembagapura district in the mountainous Central Papua province.
CMOC bets on copper growth, maintains cobalt target
Copper output is seen at 760,000 tons to 820,000 tons this year, rising as much as 11% from last year, the Chinese miner said.
What mining investors should watch for in 2026: Sprott
Analysts at Sprott highlighted deglobalization and debasement trade as some of the top investment themes of 2026.
