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Deals•Mar 2, 2026
Hudbay Minerals to Acquire Arizona Sonoran Copper Company in $1B All‑share Deal
Hudbay Minerals announced an all‑share acquisition of Arizona Sonoran Copper Company valued at about C$1.48 billion ($1 billion), creating North America’s third‑largest copper district. The deal gives Hudbay full ownership of the Cactus copper project and is expected to close in Q2 2026.
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News•Feb 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...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Lundin Gold Sells Silver Stream to LunR Royalties in $490M Deal
Lundin Gold agreed to sell a silver stream from its Fruta del Norte mine to LunR Royalties in exchange for roughly C$670 million (about $490 million) worth of newly issued shares. The agreement gives LunR rights to all payable silver up to...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Update Lifts Century Lithium’s Angel Island to Standout US Project
Century Lithium released an updated feasibility study for its Angel Island claystone project in Nevada, boosting its economics. The post‑tax net present value jumps one‑third to $4.01 billion while capital expenditures fall about 35% to $997 million. The internal rate of return...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Tungsten Crunch Can Be Fixed Before Prices Spike Further: BMO
BMO Global Commodities Research warns that tungsten prices have surged fivefold in the past year as chronic under‑investment and tightening Chinese supply create a looming shortage. With China providing about 75% of global output, ore‑grade declines, environmental limits and export...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Andes Iron’s $2.5B Dominga Project in Chile Hits Fresh Snag
Chile’s Antofagasta Court of Appeals overturned a favorable ruling for Andes Iron’s $2.5 billion Dominga iron‑ore and copper project, sending the case back to the special Committee of Ministers. The appeals panel deemed the earlier enforcement vote procedurally flawed and did...
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Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Lundin Gold Sells Silver Stream to LunR Royalties in $490M Deal
Lundin Gold announced it will sell a silver stream from its Fruta del Norte mine to LunR Royalties in exchange for approximately C$670 million ($490 million) worth of newly issued LunR shares. The transaction, expected to close in Q2 2026, gives LunR a...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
First Quantum Pegs Argentina Copper Mine’s Value at $5.9B
First Quantum Minerals announced that its Taca Taca copper‑gold project in northwest Argentina now carries an after‑tax net present value of $5.92 billion and a 19.3% internal rate of return, more than double the 2021 estimate. Updated reserves rose 13%, adding...
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News•Feb 19, 2026
EnergyX Enters US Manufacturing Phase
EnergyX has launched one of North America’s largest roll‑to‑roll ion‑exchange membrane production lines at its Austin, Texas facility, delivering up to 500,000 square meters of membranes per year. The new plant enables in‑house manufacturing of the core component for its...
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Vale Sells Control of Thompson Nickel Complex to Investor Group for up to $200M Injection
Brazilian miner Vale announced the sale of its 18.9% stake in the Thompson nickel complex in Manitoba to a consortium of Exiro Minerals, Orion Resource Partners and the Canada Growth Fund. The investors will form a new company, Exiro Nickel,...
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
AngloGold Ashanti Invests $28M for 5% Stake in Thesis Gold
AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE: AU) has acquired a 5% stake in Thesis Gold (TSXV: TAU) by purchasing approximately 13.86 million shares for C$38.7 million ($28.2 million). The investment validates Thesis Gold’s Lawyers‑Ranch project and grants AngloGold rights to maintain its ownership in future financings.
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Op-Ed: How Canada and Mexico Can Align a Critical Minerals Strategy
Canada and Mexico are drafting a joint action plan on critical minerals, infrastructure and supply chains, slated for release in the second half of 2026. The framework targets non‑geological bottlenecks such as permitting, transport corridors, power supply, processing capacity and...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Anglo Asian Expects Copper Output to Triple in 2026
Anglo Asian Mining announced it will aim to triple copper production in 2026, targeting 20,000‑25,000 tonnes after delivering 7,915 tonnes from its newly‑online Gilar and Demirli mines in 2025. The company expects an all‑in sustaining cost (AISC) of $6,800‑$7,800 per...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Rio Tinto Gains Control of Nemaska, Eyes $300M Investment
Rio Tinto now controls 53.9% of Nemaska Lithium, with Quebec holding the remaining 46.1%, and announced a $300 million investment to expand its Quebec lithium operations. The funding will support the near‑complete Bécancour lithium‑hydroxide plant, slated for 32,000 tonnes annual capacity and...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Mining Stocks Dominate TSXV’s Top Performers List
Metals and mining dominated the TSX Venture Exchange’s 2025 top‑performer list, with 48 of the 51 entries coming from the sector. Junior miners posted an average share‑price gain of 443% and a combined market capitalisation of $19.9 billion. Record liquidity supported...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Ground View: How Industry Leaders Are Shaping Pakistan’s Mining Future
The Pakistan Mineral Investment Forum (PMIF) will gather industry leaders in Islamabad to spotlight the country’s world‑class copper, gold, and critical mineral deposits, most notably the revived Reko Diq project. While the geology is undisputed, the article argues that mining...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Glencore Doubles Down on Copper, Keeps M&A in Play
Glencore has secured a land‑access agreement with Gecamines that extends the Kamoto Copper Company’s mine life into the mid‑2040s and unlocks additional ore zones, enabling the asset to target 300,000 tonnes of copper annually. The deal is a cornerstone of...
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Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Rio Tinto Takes Majority Control of Nemaska Lithium, Plans $300M Investment
Rio Tinto announced it now holds a 53.9% stake in Nemaska Lithium, giving it majority control and management responsibilities. The miner plans to invest over $300 million this year to expand the Quebec lithium operation, while the Quebec government will contribute...
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News•Feb 17, 2026
Australia’s Genesis Expands Laverton Presence with $449M Magnetic Resources Buy
Australian gold miner Genesis Minerals announced a cash‑and‑stock acquisition of Magnetic Resources valued at A$639 million, roughly $449 million. The deal offers A$1.40 in cash and 0.0873 Genesis shares per Magnetic share, representing a 25% premium to the last close. The transaction...
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Genesis Minerals to Acquire Magnetic Resources for $449M
Australian gold miner Genesis Minerals announced a cash‑and‑stock acquisition of Magnetic Resources valued at approximately A$639 million ($449 million). The deal, payable in cash and new Genesis shares, will give Genesis ownership of the Lady Julie project in the Laverton gold district,...
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Integra Resources Acquires 6,600‑Acre Ranch Near DeLamar Project for $12.5M
Integra Resources announced the acquisition of a 6,600‑acre ranch adjacent to its DeLamar gold‑silver project in Idaho for $12.5 million. The land purchase consolidates ownership around key infrastructure, reduces easement payments and enhances permitting and community alignment. The deal supports Integra’s...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
CHART: EV Battery Metals Index Jumps to 27-Month High
The EV battery metals index surged to a 27‑month high as December’s raw‑material spend topped $2 billion, the first such level since August 2023. Global passenger EV sales likely passed 30 million units in 2025, driving a 25% increase in deployed battery...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Niger Stockpiled 1,000t of Yellowcake at Military Base: FT
Niger's military government moved roughly 1,000 tonnes of uranium concentrate, known as yellowcake, to Air Base 101 near Niamey after seizing the Orano‑run mine. The stockpile remains unsold, with potential buyers from Russia, China, the United States and the UAE...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
Hecla Nearly Doubles Exploration Budget
Hecla Mining announced it will spend $55 million on exploration and pre‑development in 2026, almost doubling the $27.7 million invested last year. The budget targets its Nevada projects and existing assets in Alaska, Yukon and Idaho, aiming to replace or exceed annual...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
Agnico Eagle Posts Record Reserves, Hikes Payout
Agnico Eagle reported record 2025 gold reserves of 55.4 million ounces, a 2.1% rise, while net income surged 135% to $4.46 billion. Production hit 3.45 million ounces, meeting its target, and the company lifted its quarterly dividend to $0.45 per share. Exploration...
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Deals•Feb 12, 2026
I-80 Gold Secures $500M Financing Package to Fund Nevada Growth Plan
i-80 Gold announced a $500 million financing package that includes a $250 million royalty sale to Franco-Nevada and a $150 million gold prepay facility with National Bank and Macquarie, with $225 million expected at closing in March. The funds will...
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News•Feb 11, 2026
Ex-Prince Andrew Suggested Uranium Investments to Epstein: BBC
A confidential UK briefing on high‑value minerals in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, highlighting uranium among other resources, was forwarded by former trade envoy Prince Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein in 2010. The document, prepared during Andrew’s official visit, outlined potential low‑cost extraction...
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News•Feb 11, 2026
Nickel Price Jumps as Indonesia’s Top Mine Cuts Output
Indonesia ordered the world’s largest nickel mine, PT Weda Bay, to cut its ore quota from 42 million tonnes to 12 million tonnes for 2024, aiming to tighten global supply. The LME nickel price rose 2 percent to $17,835 a tonne, extending a rally of...
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Deals•Feb 11, 2026
Aqua Metals to Acquire Lion Energy
Aqua Metals announced it will acquire Lion Energy. The deal was reported on February 11, 2026, and the financial terms were not disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 11, 2026
St Barbara Agrees to Sell 50% of Simberi to Lingbao Gold and Kumul for up to A$470M
St Barbara announced it has agreed to sell a combined 50% stake in its Simberi gold project in Papua New Guinea to China’s Lingbao Gold Group and PNG’s Kumul Mineral Holdings for up to A$470 million in staged cash payments and...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Uranium Market Gathers Momentum in 2026: Sprott
Uranium spot prices surged above $100 per pound in January 2026, the first breach of that level in two years, signaling renewed market vigor. Sprott Asset Management, a major buyer, added 4 million lb to its fund this year, bringing total holdings...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
US Antimony, Americas Gold to Jointly Build Idaho Plant
United States Antimony and Americas Gold have formed a 51-49 joint venture to construct a hydrometallurgical processing plant in Idaho’s Silver Valley. The facility will treat antimony feed from Americas Gold’s Galena complex and could handle additional sources, aiming to...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
First Quantum Credit Outlook Improves on Cobre Panama Progress
S&P Global Ratings upgraded First Quantum Minerals' credit outlook to positive, citing tangible progress toward restarting the Cobre Panama copper mine. The agency now expects the mine to resume operations in the first half of 2026, with a production ramp‑up later...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Diamond Slump Pushes Botswana to Broaden Mining Base
A deep slump in diamond prices is forcing Botswana, the world’s top diamond producer by value, to broaden its mining portfolio. The government announced plans to explore copper, cobalt and other critical minerals, noting that only about 30% of its...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Zanaga Iron Lines up $25M in Deal with Red Arc
Zanaga Iron (LON:ZIOC) signed a binding term sheet with Red Arc Minerals for an initial up‑to‑$25 million cash tranche to finance engineering and pre‑production work on its Congolese iron‑ore project. The agreement gives Red Arc a 20% stake in the project’s subsidiary Jumelles,...
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Deals•Feb 10, 2026
Zanaga Iron Secures $25M Investment From Red Arc Minerals
Zanaga Iron (ZIOC) signed a binding term sheet with Red Arc Minerals for an initial $25 million cash investment in its Jumelles subsidiary, granting Red Arc a 20% stake and an option to acquire an additional 67.5% for $125 million within 18...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
Elevra, Mangrove Lithium Ink Offtake MoU for NAL Project in Quebec
Elevra Lithium has signed a non‑binding MOU with Canada’s Mangrove Lithium to off‑take up to 144,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate per year from the North American Lithium (NAL) project in Quebec. The supply would begin in 2028, scaling to full...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
TechMet Plans Additional $200M Raise, Has Africa in Sight
TechMet, the US‑backed critical‑minerals investment vehicle, is seeking up to $200 million of new capital to broaden its portfolio after raising $300 million last year, including $180 million from the Qatar Investment Authority. CEO Brian Menell announced the raise at the 2026 Mining...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
US Backs Altona’s Mozambique Rare Earths Project
Altona Rare Earths announced that the U.S. Trade & Development Agency will support its Monte Muambe project in Mozambique, prompting a 76% surge in the company's London‑listed shares. The backing aims to map technical and financial routes for extracting rare‑earth...
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Deals•Feb 9, 2026
TechMet Seeks up to $200M in New Funding to Expand Critical Minerals Portfolio
TechMet, the US‑backed investment vehicle focused on critical minerals, announced plans to raise up to $200 million in additional funding. The capital will be used to make new investments in mining projects across Africa and other regions, building on its $300 million...
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Deals•Feb 9, 2026
PMET Resources Raises up to C$130M ($96M) for Quebec Lithium Exploration
Canadian miner PMET Resources announced a financing of up to C$130 million ($96 million) through a public offering of common shares and a private placement of flow‑through shares to fund exploration at its Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in northern Quebec. The offerings are...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Saudi Graphite Plant Is ‘Wake-Up Call’ for Quebec, France: CEO
Northern Graphite has partnered with Saudi Arabia's Al Obeikan Group to build a $200 million battery‑grade graphite plant in Yanbu, slated for production in 2028. The venture will source concentrate from the revived Okanjande mine in Namibia and gives Northern a...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
US Mineral Supply Chains Remain Exposed to China Chokehold: USGS Report
The U.S. Geological Survey’s 2026 mineral commodities summary shows the United States now imports 100% of 16 of the 90 non‑fuel minerals it tracks, up from 15 a year earlier, and relies on foreign sources for more than half of...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Heliostar Pours First Gold From San Agustin Mine
Heliostar Metals announced the first gold pour from its newly restarted San Agustin mine in Durango, marking its second operating asset after La Colorada. The open‑pit mine is projected to deliver roughly 45,000 ounces of gold from existing reserves, prompting...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
DPM Adds 20% More Gold-Silver to Extend Bulgaria Mine
DPM Metals announced a 20% increase in measured and indicated resources at its Chelopech gold‑copper mine, boosting total reserves to 1.6 million ounces of gold and 6.23 million ounces of silver. The update extends the mine’s projected life to ten years, up...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
How Rio–Glencore Talks Fell Apart
Former Glencore CEO Ivan Glasenberg pursued a $260 billion merger with Rio Tinto that could have reshaped the mining sector. Talks collapsed within 24 hours after Rio announced it would not pursue a deal that failed to deliver sufficient shareholder value....
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Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Northern Graphite Partners with Al Obeikan Group to Build $200M Saudi Graphite Plant
Northern Graphite (TSXV: NGC) has entered a joint venture with Saudi conglomerate Al Obeikan Group to construct a $200 million battery‑material plant in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. Obeikan will own 51% of the JV, Northern 49%, and will secure local debt financing,...
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