Sumitomo Metal Mining's shares surged nearly 10% to a historic peak following an upgraded resource estimate at its Canadian gold project, capping a stunning 183% annual rally. The dramatic run-up, however, leaves investors grappling with a sky-high valuation that appears disconnected from traditional metrics.
Mako Mining Corp.'s updated resource estimate for its Arizona-based Moss Mine, featuring significant unencumbered silver and a streamlined path to production, is reshaping the company's investment thesis and near-term prospects.
Shareholders of New Gold Inc. (TSX:NGD) and Coeur Mining, Inc. have given resounding approval to Coeur's plan to acquire all outstanding shares of New Gold. The vote clears a critical path for the merger, which now awaits final regulatory and court nods to create a significantly larger, diversified precious metals producer with enhanced scale and exploration prospects across North America.
Hycroft Mining Holding Corp. (HYMC) fell sharply for a second consecutive session, mirroring a pullback in gold and silver prices after their record-breaking rallies. The decline highlights the stock's sensitivity to commodity price swings despite recent positive operational updates.
Russia's premier cryptocurrency miner, BitRiver, faces insolvency proceedings as its CEO is placed under house arrest, marking a dramatic fall for a firm already crippled by international sanctions and mounting legal disputes.
Barrick Gold (TSX:ABX) has delivered staggering returns of over 150% in five years, leaving investors to question if the rally has run its course. A deep dive into valuation models suggests the stock may still be trading at a significant discount to its intrinsic value.
A catastrophic landslide at a major coltan mine in rebel-held eastern Congo has killed hundreds of informal miners, casting a harsh light on the deadly human cost behind the global tech supply chain.
U.S. equity markets slipped Thursday as Treasury yields climbed following President Trump's announcement that he will nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next central bank chair. The move, seen as potentially less dovish, overshadowed positive economic data and corporate earnings.
As copper prices surge over 40% since August, driven by supply constraints and green energy demand, investors are eyeing major producers BHP, Freeport-McMoRan, and Southern Copper, each offering a distinct path to exposure in the red-hot market.
Freeport-McMoRan has revised its copper production guidance downward following a fatal accident at its flagship Grasberg mine in Indonesia, compounding concerns over the company's long-term operational and financial trajectory.
A sharp, unexpected jump in wholesale prices complicates the White House's economic narrative and its pressure campaign on the Federal Reserve for rate cuts.
As BHP Group advances plans to create one of the world's first fully autonomous copper mines at Escondida Norte, it simultaneously contends with Chinese import restrictions on its Jimblebar iron ore and ramps up exploration via its 2026 Xplor program, highlighting the complex balancing act facing the global mining giant.
Ten employees of Vancouver-based Vizla Silver Corp. were abducted from a project site in Concordia, Sinaloa, on January 24, prompting a massive security operation and raising fears of cartel involvement in the region's mining sector.
As global demand for copper surges—driven by AI data centers, electrification, and green energy—a severe supply crunch looms. Mining magnate Robert Friedland warns of a looming 'train wreck,' putting companies like Southern Copper and Freeport-McMoRan in the spotlight for investors.
The British government's move to retroactively alter leasehold ground rent contracts is undermining a foundational pillar of its investment landscape: trust in the rule of law. This erosion of contractual certainty risks deterring the long-term capital essential for growth, from energy to AI infrastructure.
Barrick Gold Corporation is strategically ramping up gold production to capitalize on high prices while simultaneously expanding its copper portfolio as a long-term hedge. The mining giant is also channeling robust profits back to investors through enhanced dividends and buybacks, following a period of stellar stock performance.
Applied Digital is making a decisive pivot from cryptocurrency mining to high-performance AI data center infrastructure, securing major long-term leases and breaking ground on a new campus designed for large-scale AI workloads, as demand for specialized compute power surges.
The Austrian government has granted a two-year renewal for the Wolfsberg lithium mining license, with a final decision on production expected by end-2026 as lithium prices rebound strongly.
Backed by a major U.S. government loan and a surge in private equity, USA Rare Earth is accelerating its domestic mining and manufacturing projects, positioning itself at the forefront of a critical national strategy.
In a landmark deal set to reshape global aluminum supply chains, Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco) and mining giant Rio Tinto have jointly acquired a controlling interest in Brazil's Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA). This strategic move marks Chalco's largest overseas investment to date, significantly expanding its international footprint and influence.
