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Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Select Water Solutions reported $1.4 billion in consolidated revenue for 2025 and a record adjusted EBITDA of $260 million, exceeding its guidance. The Water Infrastructure segment posted a 54% gross margin in Q4 and is projected to grow 20‑25% year‑over‑year in 2026,...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Ramaco Resources Inc (METC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
NewsFeb 25, 2026

Ramaco Resources Inc (METC) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Warrior Met Coal reported record Q4 and full‑year 2025 production and sales, driven by the early, on‑budget launch of the Blue Creek longwall mine. Revenue rose to $384 million and net income surged to $23 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 75% to...

By Motley Fool – Earnings Transcripts
Record Iron Ore Shipments Fill Fortescue’s Pockets
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Record Iron Ore Shipments Fill Fortescue’s Pockets

Fortescue Metals Group delivered a record 100.2 million tonnes of iron ore in the first half of FY 2025, a 3% increase over the prior period, driving revenue to $8.4 billion and EBITDA to $4.486 billion. Mining output rose 2% and processing volumes matched...

By Australian Mining
Alkane Uncovers Bonanza Antimony-Gold Hits at Kendal
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Alkane Uncovers Bonanza Antimony-Gold Hits at Kendal

Alkane Resources has identified high‑grade antimony‑gold intersections at the Kendal system, an up‑dip extension of its Youle and Shepherd deposits at Costerfield, Victoria. Infill and extension drilling over the past year revealed multiple bonanza‑style zones, notably the 520 vein which...

By Australian Mining
Whitecap Says Scale Gained with Veren Takeover Helped Secure Global Gas Contracts
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Whitecap Says Scale Gained with Veren Takeover Helped Secure Global Gas Contracts

Whitecap Resources leveraged its May acquisition of rival Veren to boost scale, prompting a credit‑rating upgrade, lower borrowing costs and larger reserves. The expanded footprint enabled the company to lock in two 10‑year natural‑gas supply contracts totaling 85,000 MMBtu per day,...

By Financial Post – Mining (Canada)
PolarX’s ‘Outstanding’ Gold Hits Prompt Push for More Drilling at Ridgeline
NewsFeb 24, 2026

PolarX’s ‘Outstanding’ Gold Hits Prompt Push for More Drilling at Ridgeline

PolarX’s inaugural drill program at the Ridgeline prospect in Nevada delivered high‑grade gold intersections, highlighted by a 9.1‑metre interval grading 6.38 g/t at 89 metres depth. The 13‑hole, 2,027‑metre campaign intersected mineralisation in ten holes, confirming the surface‑to‑depth continuity of steeply dipping...

By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
Hycroft Mining Soars on Sprott Share Buy
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Hycroft Mining Soars on Sprott Share Buy

Canadian billionaire Eric Sprott increased his stake in Hycroft Mining Holding by purchasing 150,000 shares at $42.05, bringing his ownership to roughly 44.5% of the company. The buy‑back sparked a more than 12% rally, pushing the stock to a one‑month...

By MINING.com
How the EU Could Unlock 22 Trillion Cubic Feet of Barents Gas
NewsFeb 24, 2026

How the EU Could Unlock 22 Trillion Cubic Feet of Barents Gas

The European Union is reviewing its Arctic policy, and a tighter definition could unlock the Barents Sea’s estimated 22 trillion cubic feet of gas. Norway’s offshore fields could then supply 20‑30% of EU gas demand through 2050, offering a lower‑emission alternative...

By OilPrice.com – Main
Eagle Energy Metals and Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. II Announce Closing of Business Combination
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Eagle Energy Metals and Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. II Announce Closing of Business Combination

Eagle Energy Metals Corp. completed its business combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. II, creating Eagle Nuclear Energy Corp. The new company will begin Nasdaq trading on February 25, 2026 under the ticker symbols NUCL and NUCLW. The merger pairs the largest...

By Financial Post — Deals
Ghana: Tighten Mining Act to Halt Mercury Smuggling
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Ghana: Tighten Mining Act to Halt Mercury Smuggling

Ghanaian officials and civil‑society groups are urging a revision of the Minerals and Mining Act to curb the rampant smuggling and use of mercury in artisanal and small‑scale gold mining (ASGM). The current legislation lacks a national mercury storage and...

By AllAfrica – Mining
How Rokbak Haulers Maximize Uptime and Cut Lifecycle Costs
NewsFeb 24, 2026

How Rokbak Haulers Maximize Uptime and Cut Lifecycle Costs

Rokbak concentrates exclusively on articulated haulers, positioning itself as a niche expert for mining and quarry operations. Its RA30 and RA40 models achieve high physical availability by integrating robust structures, proven components, and low warranty claim rates. The company extends...

By Canadian Mining Journal
Liberia: Mme Hosts One-Day Pilot Stakeholders' Dialogue On Mineral Rights
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Liberia: Mme Hosts One-Day Pilot Stakeholders' Dialogue On Mineral Rights

The Ministry of Mines and Energy convened a one‑day pilot stakeholders’ dialogue in Arthington on Feb 20 to address gaps between mineral rights, land rights and community obligations. Participants including chiefs, civil‑society groups, GIZ and LEITI examined regulatory, fiscal and environmental...

By AllAfrica – Mining
DRC Govt Condemns Artisanal Mine Collapse in Lualaba, Calls for Urgent Safety Measures
NewsFeb 24, 2026

DRC Govt Condemns Artisanal Mine Collapse in Lualaba, Calls for Urgent Safety Measures

On February 24, a collapse at an artisanal mine on the outskirts of Kolwezi in Lualaba Province killed several Algerian workers, prompting Prime Minister Judith Suminwa to condemn the tragedy and pledge stronger safety oversight. She cited a December 2025 ministerial report...

By Copperbelt Katanga Mining
Lualaba Showcased Cobalt Leadership and Sustainable Vision at Mining Indaba 2026
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Lualaba Showcased Cobalt Leadership and Sustainable Vision at Mining Indaba 2026

At Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town, Lualaba province positioned itself as the world’s leading cobalt producer, emphasizing its pivotal role in the energy transition. Governor Fifi Masuka Saini highlighted the region’s stable, investment‑friendly governance and alignment with international mining...

By Copperbelt Katanga Mining
DRC Mineral Export Prices Decline, Tin Records Steepest Weekly Drop
NewsFeb 24, 2026

DRC Mineral Export Prices Decline, Tin Records Steepest Weekly Drop

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral export prices are set to fall in the week of Feb 23‑28, 2026, with tin posting the steepest decline to $48,089 per ton, a $1,667 drop from the prior week. Copper, gold, and zinc also...

By Copperbelt Katanga Mining
Philex 2025 Income Climbs to P929.69M on Record Metal Prices
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Philex 2025 Income Climbs to P929.69M on Record Metal Prices

Philex Mining Corp posted a net income of P929.69 million in 2025, a 14.7% rise year‑over‑year, driven by record‑high gold and copper prices and a favorable peso exchange rate. Revenues climbed 8.2% to P8.85 billion, while core net income surged 43.6% to...

By Philippine Daily Inquirer – Business
DRC Launches National Airborne Geophysical Mapping Programme to Modernise Mining Sector
NewsFeb 24, 2026

DRC Launches National Airborne Geophysical Mapping Programme to Modernise Mining Sector

The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a nationwide airborne geophysical and geological mapping programme, overseen by a newly formed steering committee chaired by Mining Minister Louis Watum Kabamba. Spanish firm Xcalibur Multiphysics Group SL secured the contract to conduct...

By Copperbelt Katanga Mining
Govt Praises Kansanshi for Driving Local Supplier Development in North-Western Province
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Govt Praises Kansanshi for Driving Local Supplier Development in North-Western Province

The Zambian government praised Kansanshi Mining PLC for hosting a Tender and Bid Workshop aimed at strengthening local suppliers and contractors in the North‑Western Province. Deputy Permanent Secretary Luckson Mulumbi highlighted the workshop’s role in advancing local content and reinforcing...

By Copperbelt Katanga Mining
Vizsla Renews Trust Lands Lease at Palmer
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Vizsla Renews Trust Lands Lease at Palmer

Vizsla Copper Corp. has secured a lease extension on Alaska Mental Health Trust lands at its Palmer project through August 2033. The high‑grade volcanogenic massive sulfide deposit hosts 4.77 Mt of indicated resources averaging 1.69% copper, 5.17% zinc, plus notable silver and...

By North of 60 Mining News (Mining News North)
Kibali Breaks Revenue Record as Gold Prices Surge Despite Lower Output
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Kibali Breaks Revenue Record as Gold Prices Surge Despite Lower Output

Kibali gold mine posted record revenue of about $2.3 billion in 2025, a 40% jump from 2024, despite a 2% dip in gold output to roughly 673,000 ounces. Barrick’s 45% share generated $1.04 billion, while the mine’s contribution to group earnings rose...

By Copperbelt Katanga Mining
U of M Project Aims to Inform Silica Sand Mining Plan
NewsFeb 24, 2026

U of M Project Aims to Inform Silica Sand Mining Plan

The University of Manitoba has partnered with silica‑sand producer Sio Silica to pilot a quantum gravimetry network that monitors groundwater changes in real time. The initiative follows the company’s revised mining proposal in the Rural Municipality of Springfield after the...

By Canadian Mining Journal
Renault Partners with Basquevolt on Lithium-Metal Cells
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Renault Partners with Basquevolt on Lithium-Metal Cells

Renault's Ampere division has signed a development agreement with Basquevolt to accelerate lithium‑metal battery prototypes for future electric vehicles. The partnership targets pre‑A sample cells that could deliver up to 450 Wh/kg energy density while cutting capital costs and energy use...

By Electrive
Mars Signs One of Its Largest Renewable Energy Purchase Deals in Europe
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Mars Signs One of Its Largest Renewable Energy Purchase Deals in Europe

Mars announced a power purchase agreement with Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners for 70% of the output from the newly commissioned 277 MW Kölvallen wind farm in Sweden, delivering roughly 670 GWh of clean electricity each year. The deal marks the confectioner’s second...

By ESG Today
Sylvania Posts Healthy Financials on the Back of Higher Production, Prices
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Sylvania Posts Healthy Financials on the Back of Higher Production, Prices

Sylvania Platinum posted a 110% year‑on‑year jump in net revenue to $99.8 million for the six months to 31 December, driven by a 25% rise in 4E PGM production and a 55% increase in basket prices. Adjusted EBITDA surged 414% to $51 million...

By Mining Weekly
Australia’s Most Costly Anti-Climate Policy Hits Taxpayers for $30m a Day as Calls Mount to Wind Back Fuel Tax Credits...
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Australia’s Most Costly Anti-Climate Policy Hits Taxpayers for $30m a Day as Calls Mount to Wind Back Fuel Tax Credits...

Australia’s fuel tax credits scheme is costing taxpayers nearly $10.8 bn this fiscal year – roughly $30 m a day – by refunding excise on diesel and petrol for miners, farmers and other heavy‑fuel users. Critics label it the nation’s most expensive...

By The Guardian – Environment
Orkim Secures MR2 Charter with Petronas Trading Unit
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Orkim Secures MR2 Charter with Petronas Trading Unit

Malaysian tanker owner Orkim has signed a six‑month time‑charter for its 2012‑built Orkim Citrine MR2 tanker with PETCO Trading Labuan, the trading arm of Petronas. The agreement, effective at the end of February 2026, includes an option to extend another six...

By Splash 247
Mitsubishi Delivers First Ammonia Fuel Supply Systems for Marine Use
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Mitsubishi Delivers First Ammonia Fuel Supply Systems for Marine Use

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has shipped the first ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS) and ammonia gas abatement system (AGAS) for Japan Engine Corporation’s inaugural ammonia‑fueled marine engine, model 7UEC50LSJA‑HPSCR. The AFSS delivers ammonia to the engine safely and steadily, while the AGAS...

By MarineLink
Critical One Energy Receives Exploration Permit for Howells Lake Antimony-Gold Project
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Critical One Energy Receives Exploration Permit for Howells Lake Antimony-Gold Project

Critical One Energy has received Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines Exploration Permit PR‑24‑000227 for its Howells Lake antimony‑gold project in the Thunder Bay Mining District. The project, located 120 km west of the Ring of Fire, contains a historic resource...

By AZoMining
Illegal Mining Remains a Nationally Coordinated Organised Crime Threat, SAPS Tells ...
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Illegal Mining Remains a Nationally Coordinated Organised Crime Threat, SAPS Tells ...

South African Police Service warned that illegal mining has resurged, becoming a coordinated organized‑crime threat across Gauteng, North West, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Free State, Northern Cape and KwaZulu‑Natal. Syndicates are re‑occupying abandoned shafts, using heavy equipment and engaging in armed clashes while expanding chrome...

By Mining Weekly
Sodium-Ion Batteries Key to EU Competitive Edge, Says EESC President
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Sodium-Ion Batteries Key to EU Competitive Edge, Says EESC President

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is pushing sodium‑ion batteries to the forefront of the EU’s industrial strategy, urging the next 2028‑2034 Multi‑Annual Financial Framework to allocate dedicated funding. EESC President Séamus Boland argues that sodium‑ion technology offers a...

By pv magazine
EU States Give Final Approval to Omnibus Package to Cut Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence Requirements
NewsFeb 24, 2026

EU States Give Final Approval to Omnibus Package to Cut Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence Requirements

The European Council gave final approval to the Omnibus I simplification package, dramatically scaling back the EU's corporate sustainability reporting and due‑diligence rules. The agreement retains a 1,000‑employee threshold for the CSRD but adds a €450 million revenue floor, cutting roughly...

By ESG Today
Brazil Cuts Bitcoin Miner Import Duty to Zero and Companies May Plug Them Into Stranded Solar Next
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Brazil Cuts Bitcoin Miner Import Duty to Zero and Companies May Plug Them Into Stranded Solar Next

Brazil's foreign trade council approved a resolution that eliminates import duties on high‑efficiency SHA256 Bitcoin miners—those above 200 TH/s and under 20 J/TH—effective through January 2028. Three days later, French utility Engie signaled interest in installing such miners at its 895 MW Assu...

By CryptoSlate
Anglo American Earnings: Improved Copper and Iron Ore Results Offset by Its Other Businesses
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Anglo American Earnings: Improved Copper and Iron Ore Results Offset by Its Other Businesses

Anglo American posted a 6% year‑over‑year rise in adjusted EBITDA to $6.9 billion, driven by higher copper and iron‑ore prices, while losses in its other divisions slashed net profit after tax 70% to $610 million. The company kept its final dividend at...

By Morningstar UK – News
Liberia: Lofa Group Proposes Mining Ownership Model for Wologizi
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Liberia: Lofa Group Proposes Mining Ownership Model for Wologizi

The Lofa Senior Professionals Group hosted a workshop on Feb 19 2026 to unveil a ten‑year roadmap for a Liberian‑owned mining venture in the Wologizi Range. The plan proposes a three‑tier ownership split—40% government, 40% strategic investor, 20% community trust—and seeks $1.5‑2.5 billion...

By AllAfrica – Mining
Environmental, Community Groups to Challenge Regulators’ Approval of Dominion’s Gas Plant
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Environmental, Community Groups to Challenge Regulators’ Approval of Dominion’s Gas Plant

Three climate‑justice nonprofits have filed a Virginia Supreme Court notice to appeal the State Corporation Commission’s approval of Dominion Energy’s $1.47 billion, 944‑megawatt Chesterfield natural‑gas plant. The appeal, filed through the Southern Environmental Law Center, invokes the Virginia Environmental Justice Act...

By Inside Climate News
Microsoft Signs 1.8 Million Ton Carbon Removal Deal to Restore African Rainforest
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Microsoft Signs 1.8 Million Ton Carbon Removal Deal to Restore African Rainforest

Microsoft has signed a 15‑year agreement with Sierra Leone‑based Rainforest Builder to purchase up to 1.8 million carbon removal credits. The credits will be generated by Project Buffalo, a large‑scale reforestation effort that aims to plant over 10 million trees across 15,000...

By ESG Today
DRC Replaces Top Officials at State Mining Company
NewsFeb 24, 2026

DRC Replaces Top Officials at State Mining Company

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s president has replaced Gecamines’ chairman and CEO, appointing former justice minister Deogratias Ngele Masudi as chairman and EY mining partner Baraka Kabemba as chief executive. Gecamines, a state‑owned miner with minority stakes in copper‑cobalt projects...

By Miningmx
ICCM Says Government Policy Has Tightened the Metals Cycle
NewsFeb 24, 2026

ICCM Says Government Policy Has Tightened the Metals Cycle

The International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM) warned that heightened government oversight is tightening the global metals cycle, curbing the explosive price spikes typical of past supercycles. In its 2025 Tax Contribution Report, ICMM members paid $37 billion in taxes...

By Miningmx
Nike Sources 100% Clean Electricity for Japan Operations
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Nike Sources 100% Clean Electricity for Japan Operations

Nike Japan has secured a virtual power purchase agreement with Mitsui & Co. that delivers renewable energy certificates from 16 domestic solar farms, covering 100 % of the retailer’s electricity consumption across stores, distribution centers, and offices. The deal incorporates 3 MW...

By ESG Today
Bringing Aramine AutoNav Tele Loader to Life at Reward Gold Mine
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Bringing Aramine AutoNav Tele Loader to Life at Reward Gold Mine

RCT has installed Epiroc’s AutoNav Tele on an Aramine L350D loader at the Reward Gold mine in New South Wales, enabling remote operation in narrow‑vein underground conditions. The loader arrived from France and required a custom‑built mini AutoNav hut due...

By International Mining (IM-Mining)
In Big Boost, Cabinet May Approve Critical Minerals Pacts with Germany, Canada: Report
NewsFeb 24, 2026

In Big Boost, Cabinet May Approve Critical Minerals Pacts with Germany, Canada: Report

The Union Cabinet is set to approve Joint Declarations of Intent with Germany and Canada on critical minerals. The agreements will target joint exploration, sustainable mining, supply‑chain resilience and technology transfer for minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and rare...

By Mint (India) – Economy
Automation Disappoints for Whitehaven
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Automation Disappoints for Whitehaven

Whitehaven Coal partnered with Caterpillar to install autonomous haulage system (AHS) trucks at its Daunia underground mine, expecting a significant boost in productivity. The AHS rollout delivered lower than projected tonnage and frequent downtime, undermining the anticipated efficiency gains. These...

By Australia’s Mining Monthly
Congo-Kinshasa: Journalists Investigating Fatal Mining Disaster Denied Access
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Congo-Kinshasa: Journalists Investigating Fatal Mining Disaster Denied Access

Journalists probing the Rubaya coltan landslide that killed more than 200 miners were barred by M23 rebels on Jan. 28, highlighting a tightening media blackout in eastern DRC. The disaster, tied to unsafe artisanal mining, underscores the mineral‑fuelled conflict between rebel...

By AllAfrica – Mining
EU Fleets Law Could Provide Over Half the EV Sales Carmakers Need in 2030 — New Research
NewsFeb 24, 2026

EU Fleets Law Could Provide Over Half the EV Sales Carmakers Need in 2030 — New Research

Transport & Environment research finds that an EU fleet‑electrification law could provide 57 % of the electric‑vehicle sales carmakers need to meet their 2030 CO₂ targets, but only if the Commission raises the proposed targets. The current draft sets an average 45 % EV...

By CleanTechnica
TNC Gets Qld TLC
NewsFeb 24, 2026

TNC Gets Qld TLC

The Queensland government has granted True North Copper $400,000 under its Collaborative Development Program to evaluate the potential value of legacy mine waste at the Mt Oxide site in the state’s northwest. The funding is intended to fund detailed sampling, metallurgical...

By Australia’s Mining Monthly
New Anomalies Serve-Up Camp-Scale Potential for Loyal Metals at Highway Reward
NewsFeb 24, 2026

New Anomalies Serve-Up Camp-Scale Potential for Loyal Metals at Highway Reward

Australian explorer Loyal Metals has used high‑resolution gravity imaging to identify a large, vertically extensive copper‑gold volcanogenic massive sulphide (VHMS) system at its Highway Reward project in Queensland. The newly defined anomaly extends well beyond the historic mine’s deepest level...

By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
Visible Gold Reinforces Precious Metals Potential at Argent’s Kempfield
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Visible Gold Reinforces Precious Metals Potential at Argent’s Kempfield

Argent Minerals reported the first visible gold at its Kempfield polymetallic project, intersected in diamond hole AKDD212 at roughly 194 m depth within Lode 100. The coarse, free gold particles occur alongside carbonate veining in sulphidic volcanic rocks, confirming high‑grade gold shoots...

By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)
Operational Upgrades Drive Record Month for Pilbara Ports
NewsFeb 24, 2026

Operational Upgrades Drive Record Month for Pilbara Ports

Pilbara Ports posted a record 67.9 million tonnes of cargo in January 2026, a 12% increase over the same month last year. The surge was driven by operational tweaks at Port Hedland, including revised ebb‑tide vessel guidelines and enhancements to the...

By Australian Mining
West Coast Silver Scout Drilling Reveals Potential Elizabeth Hill Growth Opportunities
NewsFeb 24, 2026

West Coast Silver Scout Drilling Reveals Potential Elizabeth Hill Growth Opportunities

West Coast Silver’s 76‑hole air‑core scout program in Western Australia has extended near‑surface, high‑grade silver mineralisation at the Elizabeth Hill project up to 150 m north of the historic mine and into the southern Munni Munni fault corridor. Standout assays include 3 m...

By Stockhead – Resources (Australia)