Top Companies Barrick chairman’s planned overhaul meets investor backlash Investors say the restructuring comes at their expense, diluting their interest in the operations by as much as 15% to new shareholders. Bloomberg News | August 9, 2026 - 8:13 am
Top Companies More workers join strike at BHP’s Port Hedland iron ore operations On the second of the planned two days of stoppage, some 100 workers downed tools. Reuters | August 9, 2026 - 7:54 am
Markets Caterpillar surges as data center boom drives profit growth Shares were up as much as about 13% in early trading on Tuesday after the company reported stronger sales across its businesses. Bloomberg News | August 4, 2026 - 7:59 am
Regulatory Issues India’s Odisha state warns iron ore miners, steelmakers over grade manipulation Analysts say stricter inspections are already affecting lower grade ore availability. Reuters | August 4, 2026 - 7:55 am
Suppliers & Equipment Zambia miners eye election with hopes for support for copper expansion Priorities for next week’s elections include stronger incentives for processing minerals, reviving exploration and expanding power generation. Reuters | August 4, 2026 - 7:49 am
Markets Rio Tinto signals no rush to revive Glencore deal as standstill ends CEO Simon Trott has reassured Australian investors that Rio Tinto has no reason to revisit talks with Glencore. Reuters | August 4, 2026 - 7:42 am
Top Companies BHP faces weekend strike at Port Hedland iron ore hub as wage talks drag Workers plan to impose a 24-hour ban on loading ships on August 8, followed by a 24-hour work stoppage at the Port Hedland Bulk Export Terminal. Reuters | August 4, 2026 - 7:35 am
Critical Minerals Mariana Minerals raises $310 million to expand US critical minerals projects This brings the company's total parent and project capital raised to date to about $400 million. Reuters | August 3, 2026 - 11:32 am
Critical Minerals Trump expected to attend event with mining execs amid critical minerals push That event will include representatives from all 14 accredited US mining schools. Reuters | August 3, 2026 - 10:46 am
Markets South Korea’s central bank to buy gold from domestic producers The purchases will have a limited impact on trading prices of gold in the country. Reuters | August 3, 2026 - 9:04 am
Gold juniors trading at ‘80% off’ as mining takeover wave looms, says Michael Gentile October 19, 2026
