January 29, 2026 Chinalco, Rio Tinto close to announcing purchase of Brazil’s CBA The percentage stake each company will acquire in the Brazilian aluminum producer remains unclear.
January 29, 2026 Global gold demand hits record high in 2025, WGC says Global gold demand rose by 1% in 2025 to 5,002 metric tons.
January 29, 2026 China’s metals mania sends copper price soaring past $14,500/t Copper surged by the most in more than 16 years.
January 29, 2026 Union for Chile’s Mantoverde mine calls on workers to reject contract offer The mine on Wednesday presented a new offer to workers, which the union said was worse than a previous proposal.
January 29, 2026 Brazilian authorities find erosion at Vale unit after water overflow The suspension at Viga will last until the firm presents reports that show it can re-establish environmental control of the project.
January 29, 2026 Caterpillar tops estimates as data centers lift power demand Caterpillar is among the world’s top makers of mining and construction equipment.
January 29, 2026 Saudi’s Manara sounds out firms over push into metals trading Manara Minerals Investment Co. has held discussions with traders including Glencore and Mercuria Energy about forming a partnership.
January 29, 2026 India classifies coking coal as critical mineral to boost output The measure should spur mining by removing regulatory barriers including mandatory public consultations, the government said.
January 29, 2026 Solway to restart Guatemala nickel plant after price surge The amounts involved are a small fraction of global nickel supplies, estimated by analysts at around four million metric tons this year.
January 29, 2026 India to unveil incentives for lithium, nickel processing The incentive plan proposes a 15% capital subsidy for eligible investments in lithium and nickel-processing projects starting on or after April 1.
Hedge funds cut bullish gold wagers to lowest in 15 weeks Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 23%. February 06, 2026 | 03:33 pm
