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Minerals 260's Bullabulling Gold Resource Surges to 4.5Moz, Setting Stage for Critical 2026 Milestones

Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) has significantly upgraded the resource estimate at its Bullabulling gold project to 4.5 million ounces, bolstered by strong drilling results and a solid cash position. The expansion shifts focus to the upcoming pre-feasibility study and execution risks as the company targets key development decisions by 2026.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Minerals 260's Valuation in Focus After Bullabulling Gold Resource Boost to 4.5M Ounces

Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) has significantly upgraded the resource estimate at its flagship Bullabulling gold project to 4.5 million ounces, sparking renewed investor interest. Despite recent share price volatility, the long-term outlook appears buoyed by upcoming study milestones and a substantial intrinsic value gap, raising questions about whether the market is undervaluing its potential.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Japan's Deep-Sea Breakthrough: Rare Earth Minerals Retrieved from 6,000-Meter Depths in Pacific

Japan has successfully retrieved sediment containing rare earth minerals from a depth of 6,000 meters in the Pacific Ocean, marking a world-first achievement in deep-sea resource exploration. The mission, part of a strategic push to reduce reliance on Chinese supplies, could reshape global supply chains for critical technology components.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Private Equity and Institutions Bear Brunt as BCI Minerals Shares Tumble 7.8%

Last week's sharp sell-off in BCI Minerals wiped AU$103 million from its market value, with private companies and institutional investors, who collectively control nearly 70% of the stock, feeling the deepest pain. The drop raises questions about shareholder influence and the company's near-term outlook.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Minerals Technologies Navigates a Challenging 2025, Bets on Strategic Investments for 2026 Growth

Facing softer demand and tariff volatility, Minerals Technologies (MTX) reported steady 2025 sales of $2.1B but saw margins contract. Leadership emphasized cost discipline and safety while detailing a series of expansion projects poised to drive a meaningful rebound in the coming year.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

EQT Diversifies with Secondaries Push and Critical Minerals Research as Market Questions Valuation

Swedish investment giant EQT is expanding its footprint through a strategic partnership in the private equity secondaries market with Coller Capital, while its foundation launches a science grant program targeting substitutes for critical minerals. The dual moves signal a broader strategy to tap into new fee streams and align with long-term sustainability trends, even as the firm's shares trade at levels some analysts consider undervalued.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Trump Administration Shifts Course, Scraps Price Guarantees for Critical Minerals Projects

The White House has backed away from plans to set minimum prices for domestic critical minerals projects, telling industry leaders that ventures must stand on their own financially. The policy reversal, driven by funding uncertainties and market concerns, marks a significant shift in strategy for bolstering the U.S. supply chain.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Sun Silver's High-Grade Nevada Assays Bolster Project Potential, Antimony Discovery Adds Critical Minerals Edge

Recent drill results from Sun Silver's Maverick Springs project in Nevada have delivered high-grade silver and gold intercepts, alongside a meaningful discovery of antimony mineralization. This development strengthens the geological model for the large inferred resource and introduces a critical-minerals dimension, potentially reshaping the project's value proposition for shareholders.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Australia Vows to Press Ahead with Critical Minerals Strategy Despite U.S. Policy Shift

Australia reaffirms its commitment to building resilient critical mineral supply chains and a strategic reserve, undeterred by the U.S. stepping back from plans to guarantee minimum prices for such projects.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Aon's €260M Climate Fund Fuels Investor Debate: Strategic Pivot or Valuation Stretch?

Aon plc (NYSE: AON) is in the spotlight following the launch of a major emerging markets climate transition fund with Irish Life Investment Managers. The move expands its sustainable investment footprint to over €1 billion as analysts scrutinize whether its current share price fully reflects future growth prospects amid a mixed performance backdrop.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Over 200 Feared Dead in Catastrophic Collapse at Key Congo Coltan Mine

A devastating landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern DRC has claimed hundreds of lives, casting a harsh spotlight on the perilous conditions in artisanal mining and the complex conflict over the region's critical minerals.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

EQ Resources Soars on Tungsten Buzz: Is the ASX Miner's Valuation Sustainable?

EQ Resources (ASX:EQR) has seen its share price skyrocket over 120% in a month, fueled by renewed interest in tungsten and strategic project updates. As the market re-evaluates the critical minerals sector, we examine whether the company's current premium is justified or a sign of overheating sentiment.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cyclic Materials Breaks Ground on $82 Million Rare Earth Recycling Hub in South Carolina

The new campus in McBee, SC, aims to bolster North American supply chains for critical minerals, starting with a 2,000-ton annual processing capacity for magnet scrap.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

U.S. Bets on Rare Earths Diversity with $1.6 Billion Rival Backing, MP Materials Navigates New Policy Landscape

The U.S. government's $1.6 billion commitment to USA Rare Earth signals a strategic pivot towards fostering competition in the critical minerals sector, reducing price supports and introducing new volatility. As policy shifts, industry leader MP Materials counters with record production and expanded magnet manufacturing, highlighting the intensifying race to secure a domestic supply chain for EVs and defense.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Ivanhoe Electric: A Copper Play Powered by Proprietary Tech

Amid soaring demand for critical minerals, Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is advancing its flagship Arizona copper project while commercializing its unique Typhoon geophysical survey system, positioning the company at the intersection of resource development and technology.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Webber Wentzel and Blake Cassels & Graydon Dominate 2025 Mining M&A Legal Advisory Ranks

New data reveals a two-horse race in mining sector legal advisory, with Webber Wentzel leading by total deal value and Blake Cassels & Graydon topping the charts by number of transactions in a year marked by megadeals.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Japan Achieves Deep-Sea Breakthrough in Quest for Rare Earth Independence

Japan has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich sediment from the deep Pacific seabed in a world-first test, marking a significant step in its national strategy to diversify critical mineral supplies and reduce dependence on China.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Navigating the Downturn: Three Asset Strategies Gaining Traction Amid Market Volatility

As markets face significant pressure, certain portfolios tied to strategic commodities, resilient tech, and innovative crypto infrastructure are showing notable resilience. Analysts point to long-term thematic bets that are weathering the current storm.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Pakistan Launches Major Counter-Insurgency Push After Balochistan Attacks Leave Dozens Dead

Security forces are engaged in extensive operations across Balochistan following a devastating wave of coordinated assaults by separatist militants on civilian and government targets over the weekend, which killed nearly 50 people and marked a significant escalation in the long-running conflict.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Insider Confidence: Three European Growth Picks Poised for Strong Earnings Momentum

Amid a cautiously recovering Eurozone, companies with significant insider ownership are drawing investor attention. We spotlight three firms—Appear, Storytel, and LEM Holding—where management's skin in the game aligns with robust earnings forecasts of up to 47%.

Feb 2, 2026