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Updated 44m agoWhat's happening: Teck American to sell Utah’s Apex Mine to Blue Moon Metals
Teck Resources’ subsidiary Teck American will transfer full ownership of the Apex mine in Utah to Blue Moon Metals under a sale and purchase agreement signed in February 2026. Blue Moon will issue roughly 7 million common shares, representing about 8% of its equity, and will pay a 0.5% net smelter royalty capped at $1 million.
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By the numbers: Horizon Minerals raises $185M to fund Black Swan processing hub
News•Feb 22, 2026
The US Is Still Bleeding Coal Jobs, Trump Or No Trump
President Trump continues to tout coal while the industry sheds jobs at an accelerating pace. U.S. coal‑generating capacity fell by 57 GW during his two terms, outpacing the 48 GW loss under Obama and 41 GW under Biden. Employment in coal mining has slumped 50 % from 2011 to 2021, and recent layoffs in West Virginia and Kentucky have cut another 1,600 jobs. The structural weakness of the metallurgical coal market limits any short‑term rebound, even as overall coal output rose 13 % in 2025.
By CleanTechnica
Social•Feb 22, 2026
Hubei STR to Open 50k‑ton Anode Recycling Plant 2026
Hubei STR will launch a 50,000 t/yr anode recycling plant in March 2026 as China battery scrap rises. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/02/hubei-str-anode-recycling-plant-will.html
By The Metalnomist
Social•Feb 22, 2026
REalloys Secures 5‑Year Rare‑Earth Deal, Boosts Saskatoon Expansion
REalloys signs 5-year SRC deal for NdPr, Dy, Tb and funds Saskatoon capacity expansion. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/02/realloys-rare-earth-supply-deal-with.html
By The Metalnomist
Blog•Feb 21, 2026
Fault Lines in Nevada: Governance, Gold, and the Future of NGM
Newmont Corporation filed a formal notice of default against Barrick Gold over the Nevada Gold Mines joint venture, citing alleged mismanagement and resource diversion. The JV, formed in 2019, gives Barrick a 61.5% operating stake while Newmont holds 38.5% of...
By Mineral Exploration Geology (Arkenstone Exploration)
Social•Feb 22, 2026
Full EV Fleet by 2026 Cuts WA Emissions Over Half
While renewables boom in WA, WA electric vehicle adoption half the global adoption rate of 25% If WA's vehicle fleet was 100% electric in 2026 with renewables penetration at 55%, more than half of WA transport emissions would have been eliminated @RogerCookMLA
By Prof Ray Wills
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Jan Gas Futures Near $5, Could Slip Below $4.40
January Natural Gas vs. Lower Energy, Rates Goals - The January natural gas future (Jan27) is typically the tip of the price curve and will be tops in relevance around the US midterms, with a potential downward bias. Preexisting trends...
By Mike McGlone
News•Feb 21, 2026
From Courtroom to Capital Markets: Why US Tariff Instability Matters
The Supreme Court narrowed presidential tariff authority, prompting the administration to rely on alternative statutes and refusing refunds for collected duties. This creates a new layer of substitution and retroactivity risk that markets now price into trade‑policy expectations. For capital‑intensive...
By CleanTechnica
Social•Feb 21, 2026
U.S. Produces 300 Mining Engineers vs China’s 3,000
Here’s an important story in the Washington Post, with a link below, about how the United States forgot how to mine anything and what it is costing our nation today. If America wants to reduce its dependence on imports from...
By Robert Friedland
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Almonty Raises $112.5M for Global Tungsten Expansion
Almonty seeks $112.5mn to advance Montana tungsten, Portugal Panasqueira expansion, and Korea Sangdong Mo drilling. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/02/almonty-tungsten-funding-targets-1125mn.html
By The Metalnomist
News•Feb 21, 2026
How Can IAA Bring Local Cleantech Manufacturing?
The article argues that embedding Union content criteria in the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is the only viable lever to build a resilient, locally sourced battery industry. By conditioning public subsidies—such as EV purchase incentives—on a minimum share of...
By CleanTechnica
Social•Feb 21, 2026
CEO Warwick Smith Discusses Deal Strategies at American Pacific
Resource Expert Sean Brodrick interviews Deal-maker CEO Warwick Smith of American Pacific Mining Corp $USGDF $USGD.CA https://t.co/9vg3VBGu4A https://t.co/fs6rz3m196
By Hedgehog Trader (Nicholas Winton)
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Beyond Bullish Forecasts: Deep Dive with YJ Lee
Episode 229 of the @globallithium podcast with YJ Lee. The bullish forecasts are only a small part of the conversation. @usuallyYJLee https://t.co/Dkg19Dg7Lg
By Joe Lowry ("Mr. Lithium")
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
New Partnership to Keep Thompson Mine Open, Eyes Expansion After Partial Sale – by Eric Westhaver (CBC News Manitoba –...
Vale Base Metals has sold a majority stake in its Thompson nickel mine to a consortium of Exiro Minerals, Orion Resource Partners, and the Canada Growth Fund. The new Exiro Nickel Company will operate the mine, backed by up to...
By Republic of Mining
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Gold and Silver Surge Amid Iran Tensions, CNY Break Ends
Gold back over $5100 USD and Silver over $84 USD. We have a potential Iran conflict, and the end of the CNY break next week. https://t.co/Eac6sG80np
By Haplo
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Mineral Resources Posts Interim Profit on Onslow Boost, Lithium Rebound
Mineral Resources swings to interim profit on stronger Onslow output, lithium rebound https://t.co/DOTSeLY4pB via @KitcoNewsNOW
By Haplo
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Wall Street Bears Turn Tail After Gold Rises to $5,100/Oz, Main Street Bullishness Unchanged as Iran Tensions Mount – by...
Gold prices rebounded from early‑week weakness, reclaiming the $5,000 support level and climbing to $5,100 per ounce by week’s end. The initial dip was tied to reduced Chinese demand during the Lunar New Year, but safe‑haven buying spurred by rising...
By Republic of Mining
Social•Feb 21, 2026
Push Renewables, Not Nuclear, for WA’s Future
Let's build WA's future around renewables and green iron, not gullibly back nuclear and last century subs that have already been strategically neutralised by drones Hey @AlboMP - what the hell is wrong with Labor backing nukes?
By Prof Ray Wills
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Corb Lund Launching Water Not Coal Petition Campaign Friday in Lethbridge, with Event Saturday in Calgary – by Stephen Tipper...
Southern Alberta country singer Corb Lund has relaunched his “Water Not Coal” petition campaign to ban new coal exploration and mining in the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains. He received official clearance from Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer and has...
By Republic of Mining
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
B.C.’s Booming Mine Industry Is Scrambling to Recruit More Workers – by Derrick Penner (Vancouver Sun – February 19, 2026)
British Columbia’s mining sector is experiencing a rapid boom as gold and silver prices reach historic highs and Canada intensifies its focus on critical minerals like copper and nickel. The surge has created a sharp demand for skilled workers, especially...
By Republic of Mining
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
True North: A Look at the Development of the Most Northerly Base Metal Mine in the World – by Ailbhe...
The Polaris zinc‑lead underground mine on Little Cornwallis Island, Nunavut, is the world’s most northerly base‑metal mine. Discovered in 1971 after a seven‑year Cominco exploration program, the first drill hole intersected a Mississippi Valley‑type orebody. The deposit holds about twenty...
By Republic of Mining
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Mine. Mine. Mine. How One Corrupt Billionaire Kicked Off the Global Cobalt Spree – by Nicolas Niarchos (Vanity Fair –...
Dan Gertler, an Israeli businessman, leveraged deep political connections to dominate Congo's cobalt mining, turning the country into a linchpin of the global battery supply chain. His network of opaque contracts and bribes enabled Western tech firms to secure cheap...
By Republic of Mining
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Teck Getting a Handle on Chilean Mine’s Engineering Problems, CEO Says – by Niall McGee (Globe and Mail – February...
Teck Resources CEO Jonathan Price says the engineering setbacks at the QB2 mine in Chile will be resolved by the end of 2026, clearing a major operational hurdle. The company is awaiting final antitrust clearance for Anglo American's US$20 billion no‑premium...
By Republic of Mining
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Nutrien Sees Potash Demand Growing Again This Year After Record Harvest – by Daniel Johnson (CP24/Canadian Press – February 19,...
Nutrien Ltd. projects potash demand to expand for a fourth straight year, targeting sales of 14.1‑14.8 million tonnes in 2026. Benchmark potash prices are roughly 20% higher than a year earlier, reflecting tighter market fundamentals. CFO Mark Thompson highlighted constrained...
By Republic of Mining
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
“When to Bet Big on Junior Mining Stocks with Investor Erik Wetterling”
Investor Erik Wetterling, known as The Hedgeless Horseman, breaks down why junior mining stocks remain undervalued despite recent market corrections after the VRIC event. He stresses patience, the "wall of worry" mindset, and the shift from gold‑silver focus to base‑metal...
By The Hedgeless Horseman
News•Feb 20, 2026
I-80 Gold Advances Recapitalization Plan as Project Development Continues
i-80 Gold Corp reported Q4 2025 revenue of $21.3 million, an 8.3% decline from the prior year, while net loss widened to $85.6 million. The company completed a Class 3 study for the Lone Tree autoclave refurbishment, confirming 2,268 t/day capacity and a $430 million...
By AlphaStreet
News•Feb 20, 2026
Kagem Mining Celebrates Four-Year Lost Time Injury-Free Safety Milestone
Kagem Mining Limited has been officially recognized by Zambia's Minerals Regulation Commission for completing four consecutive years without a lost‑time injury, a first in the country’s mining sector. The milestone underscores the company’s disciplined safety planning, continuous training, and adherence...
By Copperbelt Katanga Mining
News•Feb 20, 2026
TFM Showcases Economic Impact and Calls for Energy Reform at DRC Breakfast During Mining Indaba
Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) told Mining Indaba delegates it has delivered roughly US$8 billion to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s public treasury since 2006 and supports about 20,000 jobs. The mine, a Copper Mark‑certified operation, allocates 0.3% of revenue to community projects...
By Copperbelt Katanga Mining
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Tungsten Breaks Into CMI Top 5 Consideration as Supply Risks Reshape the Critical Minerals Watchlist
The Critical Minerals Institute (CMI) has elevated tungsten to a top‑5 candidate on its 2025 watchlist, citing China’s 80%‑plus production share and the lack of domestic U.S. sources. In the interview, Director Alastair Neill also highlighted copper, gallium, cobalt, uranium and...
By Jack Lifton @ InvestorNews (Critical Minerals & Rare Earths)
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Copper: Imminent Supercycle or Mostly Hype?
In this episode, Doomberg examines the recent surge of interest in copper, dissecting whether the metal is on the brink of a genuine supercycle driven by supply constraints and booming demand, or if the hype is largely speculative. He outlines...
By Doomberg
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Kerem Usenmez on Volta Metals’ Rare Earths, Gallium, Lithium, Cesium and Tantalum Project Ontario
Volta Metals Ltd., a Canadian critical‑minerals explorer, is advancing its Springer Rare‑Earth Project in Ontario after drill hole SL25‑23 returned 81 g/t Ga₂O₃ over 132 m, including 110 g/t over 15.7 m. The company, which also targets lithium, cesium and tantalum, controls about 11 km...
By Jack Lifton @ InvestorNews (Critical Minerals & Rare Earths)
News•Feb 20, 2026
China’s Green Mining Policies Cut Coal Emissions by 43.6 Million Tons Annually, Study Finds
China’s decade‑long green mining agenda has slashed carbon output from raw coal by an estimated 43.59 million tons each year across its 14 largest coal bases, which together produce 96.6% of national output. Policy intensity surged more than tenfold after 2011,...
By AZoMining
News•Feb 20, 2026
Yukon Metals Taps 250 G/T Gold at Carter
Yukon Metals Corp. announced a 2025 rock‑sampling program at its Carter Gulch property that returned a spectacular 250 g/t gold assay from a quartz‑vein float, with an average of 17.8 g/t across nine samples above 1 g/t. The high‑grade results prompted the company to...
By North of 60 Mining News (Mining News North)
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Summer School on the Governance of Extractive Industries in Anglophone Africa
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy and the Natural Resource Governance Institute are launching a one‑week summer school on extractive‑industry governance for Anglophone Africa. The program brings civil society, media, researchers and government officials together to address policy gaps and...
By NRGI – Transition Minerals series (Insights)
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Gold Poised for Reversion as Oil Bears Down
Is Gold the Next Big Commodity Trade? Historic Reversion Risks - Geopolitical tensions could add fuel to crude oil's bear market as it approaches good resistance while heightening peak signals in gold's bull market. The metal has reached historic extremes...
By Mike McGlone
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Supply Scare Could Deepen Brent’s Bear Market
A Supply Scare Can Add Fuel to Brent Downtrend - What will end crude's downtrend may be a top commodity question of 2026. A supply scare that spikes prices might fuel more of the same -- US-led Western Hemisphere production...
By Mike McGlone
News•Feb 20, 2026
Liberia: Workers Stage Violent Protest in Yekepa
Workers at AFCON, an Indian contractor for ArcelorMittal Liberia, staged a violent protest on Feb 18 at the Yekepa mining camp, leaving a police officer wounded and 27 arrests. The unrest, sparked by stagnant wages and unmet benefits, follows a...
By AllAfrica – Mining
Social•Feb 20, 2026
Gold's Parabolic Surge May Be Overheated, Reversion Likely
The Rock May Be Too Hot - Gold vs. Commodities - Inflation is notably absent from gold's parabolic rally, which may suggest a too-hot rock if history is a guide. From a base of 100 in 1964, gold in terms...
By Mike McGlone
Social•Feb 20, 2026
NovaGold Opts Single‑phase Donlin Build at $5,000 Gold
"We have looked at building [the Donlin project] in phases, but given the current price environment of about $5,000 an ounce, it's our current thinking to build the project in a single build," said @NOVAGOLD 's CEO Greg Lang. ...
By Michael McCrae
News•Feb 20, 2026
Anglo Takes $2.3bn Hit on De Beers as Gem Destock Continues
Anglo American reported a 66% plunge in basic underlying earnings per share, driven by a $511 million EBITDA loss at De Beers and a $2.3 billion impairment on its stake. The loss stemmed largely from "stock balancing initiatives" that forced the company to...
By Miningmx
News•Feb 20, 2026
Barry FitzGerald: Alicanto Comes Full Circle at Underexplored WA Gold Project
Alicanto Minerals (ASX:AQI) has transformed from a $25 million company to a $312 million market‑cap after acquiring the Mt Henry gold project from Westgold, securing a 915,000‑ounce resource across three deposits. The acquisition gives Alicanto an advanced, permitted asset in Western Australia’s underexplored...
By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Namibia: Mines Ministry Says Regulatory Powers Remain Unchanged
Namibia’s Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse told parliament that regulatory authority over mining and petroleum activities remains firmly within the ministry, including final decisions on petroleum licences. He explained that applications are processed by the Commissioner of...
By AllAfrica – Mining
Blog•Feb 20, 2026
Gold Buying Prices in Zimbabwe per Gram/ Ounce, 20 February 2026
Fidelity Gold Refinery published its February 20 2026 gold buying rates for Zimbabwe, listing prices per gram and per troy ounce across several purity categories. The fire‑assay cash price for gold above 100 g is $152.66 per gram ($4,748.26 per ounce), while the...
By Mining Zimbabwe – Analysis & Features
News•Feb 20, 2026
Fanning Funding Flames for Processors, METS
NRFC analyst Lauren McGregor outlined a new funding wave targeting high‑performance processors, emphasizing the role of METS (Mining Equipment Technology Services) as a financing conduit for miners. The discussion highlighted record‑level capital inflows, flexible loan structures, and joint‑venture models that...
By Australia’s Mining Monthly
News•Feb 20, 2026
Haul Truck Dislodges From Jacks During Tyre Change
A haul truck being serviced in a mining yard became unstable and shifted to the right, causing it to dislodge from two self‑propelling hydraulic jacks during a rear tyre change. The movement crushed one jack, but two workers narrowly avoided...
By Australia’s Mining Monthly
News•Feb 20, 2026
Rio Flags Major Copper Growth Amid Iron Ore Weakness
Rio Tinto’s 2025 results show a 14% YoY drop in net profit, driven by weaker iron‑ore prices, while copper is emerging as the company’s growth engine. The miner flagged a strategic shift toward expanding copper production, especially at its Oyu Tolgoi...
By Australia’s Mining Monthly
News•Feb 20, 2026
Indonesia Faces Scrutiny over Permit Revocations Following Deadly Floods and Landslides
Indonesia revoked 28 forestry, plantation and mining permits after Cyclone Senyar caused floods and landslides that killed roughly 1,200 people. An NGO audit revealed that many of the listed concessions had already expired, been cancelled years earlier, or lay outside the...
By Mongabay
News•Feb 20, 2026
Ramelius ‘Supercharges’ Mt Magnet with First Never Never Haul
Ramelius Resources has shipped its inaugural 31,000‑tonne ore batch from the Never Never deposit to the Mt Magnet processing hub, marking a key step in its growth plan. The development ore, grading 3.6 g/t, delivers roughly 3,600 ounces and will be blended with...
By Australian Mining
News•Feb 20, 2026
Record Iron Ore Output Boosts Rio Tinto’s Yearly Performance
Rio Tinto posted an eight‑percent rise in copper‑equivalent production in 2025, driven by record iron‑ore output from Western Australia and the first shipment of high‑grade ore from Simandou. The Western Range replacement mine opened on time and on budget, while...
By Australian Mining
News•Feb 19, 2026
Exploration Round-Up: High-Grade Cobalt-Scandium Confirmed at Ida Holmes
Western Yilgarn NL announced a high‑grade cobalt‑scandium‑nickel discovery at its Ida Holmes Junction project, reporting up to 2.47% cobalt and 126 ppm scandium oxide from rock‑chip samples. The mineralised quartz‑hematite outcrop stretches at least 120 m along strike and remains open, suggesting...
By Australian Mining
News•Feb 19, 2026
AIC Powers Ahead on Copper Growth with Strong Half-Year Result
Australian mining company AIC reported a strong half‑year performance, generating $110.6 million revenue and producing 6,526 tonnes of copper at an AISC of $4.92 per pound. EBITDA reached $48.6 million and net profit after tax rose to $17.4 million, with basic earnings per share...
By Australian Mining