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 Wheaton Precious Metals appoints new CEO, Randy Smallwood named chair After more than 15 years of leading the business he co-founded, Smallwood will step down as CEO March 31.
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 DPM adds 20% more gold-silver to extend Bulgaria mine Chelopech is now projected to have a mine life of 10 years, up from six previously.
February 5, 2026 Infographic: Global gold demand Global gold demand is being reshaped by shifting sovereign reserve strategies.
February 5, 2026 VRIC Video: Beaty sees Canada-led growth after Equinox sheds Brazil Equinox Gold expects its two new Canadian mines to drive a step-change in production as it shifts toward a North America–weighted portfolio.
February 5, 2026 Barrick eyes US assets IPO, confirms CEO Barrick’s North American assets “are likely to be an acquisition target and logical fit for Newmont” analyst said.
February 5, 2026 Anglo flags third De Beers writedown as Teck merger looms Diamond market weakness clouds asset sales and strategy as the miner reshapes its portfolio and resets copper output expectations.
February 4, 2026 Thor project possible game changer for North America’s aluminum supply chain, CEO says Saskatchewan project indicates the potential for Canada's first major domestic alumina resource.
February 4, 2026 Alamos Gold targets 1 million oz. in output by 2030 Alamos predicted annual output will climb 46% by 2028 as expansion work at Ontario’s Island Gold District bears fruit.
Silver price whipsaws again as thin liquidity fuels wild swings Spot silver was up more than 7% to about $76 an ounce by mid-morning in New York on Friday, having earlier tumbled toward $64. February 06, 2026 | 01:23 pm
