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Copper prices hit record highs amid supply and tariff fears

28 clusters · 116 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Copper prices hit historic records amid supply shortages

Copper prices have reached unprecedented levels, with LME 3-month contracts exceeding US$14,800 per tonne in mid-September 2026. This represents a significant increase from previous months, with some analysts noting valu

Eldorado Gold Skouries project operations

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Eldorado Gold produces first copper-gold concentrate at Skouries

Eldorado Gold Corporation has transitioned its Skouries Project in northern Greece from the construction phase to operational status. On September 8, 2026, the company produced its first copper-gold concentrate following

New Zealand energy sector expansion and security risks

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: New Zealand reports record renewable energy generation

Energy providers in New Zealand have reported growth in sales and a focus on renewable infrastructure expansion. In July 2026, Contact Energy noted rising electricity and gas sales to mass-market customers, alongside the

Guinea mining sector and economic development

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Guinea advances mining sector with Simandou production and new sovereign wealth fund

Guinea is advancing its mining sector through increased state control and large-scale infrastructure development. The state-owned Nimba Mining Company signed its first mining convention as part of the Simandou 2040 progr

US-Iran conflict enters seventh month amid maritime tension

1706 clusters · 3649 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Oil prices surge toward $100 amid US-Iran tensions

The military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has entered its seventh month, characterized by a stalemate involving ‘Operation Economic Outcast,’ a blockade designed to isolate Iran from global trade. While the

Copper mining expansion in Arizona

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Arizona emerges as center of U.S. copper renaissance

Gunnison Copper is expanding its drilling operations in Arizona, with plans to increase its active drill rig fleet from two to six by September. The company is executing a 15 million USD program to complete up to 120 dri

Global mining industry critical mineral transition

8 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Mining sector activity expands across Chile and Mexico

The global mining industry is undergoing a strategic shift toward critical minerals essential for the energy transition, including copper, lithium, and silver. Major corporations like Glencore, Rio Tinto, and BHP are pri

BHP Group: Copper overtakes iron ore as primary driver

9 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: BHP Group reports US$9.8 billion annual profit

For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, BHP Group reported a 9% increase in statutory attributable profit to US$9.8 billion and a 15% rise in revenue to US$58.8 billion. A defining feature of this period was a structur

ASX 200 fluctuates amid gold surges and RBA rate speculation

21 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Australian stock market recovers as tech and bank stocks rise

By late August 2026, the ASX 200 experienced continued volatility driven by shifts in commodity prices, US monetary policy, and domestic inflation data. On 19 August, the index rebounded from a multi-session losing strea

Rio Tinto copper expansion and investment

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Rio Tinto invests US$15 million in Mogotes Metals

Rio Tinto is pursuing long-term copper growth through various strategic investments and production expansions. In August 2026, the company considered a 15 million USD strategic entry into Mogotes Metals Inc. following t

US accelerates efforts to secure critical mineral supply

7 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Pentagon seeks domestic supply of critical minerals for defense

In July 2026, an executive order was signed barring major defense contractors from using rare earths and critical minerals sourced from China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. Effective January 1, 2027, the rule requires mu

Australian mining exhibitions and awards 2026-2027

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Australian mining industry prepares for major awards and exhibitions

In late July 2026, the Queensland Mining & Engineering Exhibition (QME) in Mackay concluded with a black-tie gala presenting the Queensland Mining Awards. More than 70 entries were judged across nine categories, with win

African lithium and mineral value chain development

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Africa seeks to build mineral value chains for lithium and gold

African nations are attempting to transition from being exporters of raw lithium to becoming integrated participants in the global battery supply chain. During a forum in Accra, experts highlighted the necessity of devel

Salta province resource and mining strategy under Governor S

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Salta Governor promotes mining potential in northwest Argentina

In early July, Governor Gustavo Sáenz urged legislators from ten northern provinces to form a unified bloc to demand long-term gas infrastructure, addressing severe winter cuts that forced industries in the Argentine nor

Vale posts record Q2 output, shares rise, leadership shift

4 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Vale SA shares rise amid resilient Chinese iron ore demand

Vale’s second-quarter 2026 iron-ore production reached 84.3 million tonnes, the highest level since 2018, driven by record output from the S11D complex and the Sudeste system. Total sales rose 3% to 79.7 million tonnes.

Australian renewable energy infrastructure expansion

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Windlab and Squadron Energy seek approval for solar and battery expansion in Queensland

Renewable energy infrastructure is expanding across Australia through various wind, solar, and battery storage developments. In Western Australia, the Warradarge Wind Farm Stage 2 has reached a milestone with the instal

Australian aluminium smelter government bailout

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Australia announces 1.7 billion USD bailout for aluminum smelter

The Australian Commonwealth and New South Wales governments have announced a A$2.5 billion bailout for Tomago Aluminium, the country’s largest aluminium smelter. The agreement, which involves majority owner Rio Tinto, is

Andes snowstorm continues, more stranded in Catamarca

7 clusters · 87 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Severe snow triggers rescue operations in Chile and Argentina

The mid‑July 2026 Andes snowstorm continues to cripple transport across Argentina and Chile. Heavy snowfall has closed high‑altitude passes, isolated mountain communities and left about 1,500 trucks stranded at the Crist

Rio Tinto financial and stock performance

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Rio Tinto reports revenue growth and rising share prices

Rio Tinto has experienced positive financial momentum and stock market performance in 2026. In August, the company’s shares rose above their 200-day moving average, reaching as high as GBX 7,594. This movement followed a

FTSE 100 fluctuates amid mining, energy, and retail shifts

7 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: FTSE 100 declines as mining stocks weaken

The FTSE 100 has experienced significant volatility, oscillating between retreats driven by mining weaknesses and rallies fueled by commodity price shifts and corporate turnarounds. After an initial decline caused by An

E.ON stock market volatility and price decline

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: E.ON shares drop 5% following Bundesnetzagentur proposal

The German energy group E.ON has faced downward pressure on its stock value. Initially, technical analysis suggested a sell recommendation following the announcement of an annual dividend of €0.57 per share, which repres