Exploration Most of Peru’s gold now comes from booming illegal mining sector This has led to disputes over mineral rights, in some cases delaying projects and reducing tax revenues. Bloomberg News | October 2, 2026 - 9:38 am
Critical Minerals China demands copper supply commitments for Anglo-Teck merger approval As a major consumer of both companies' copper, China has effective veto power over the merger. Reuters | October 2, 2026 - 7:40 am
Careers Shyam Metalics signs deal to invest over $5 billion in Maharashtra state The metal producer will build a 9 million-metric-tonnes-per-year greenfield steel complex, and will create around 30,000 jobs. Reuters | October 2, 2026 - 7:03 am
Critical Minerals Controlling supply chain key to US future: DOE The many new investments from the US Department of Energy have one simple objective: securing the supply chain. MINING.COM Editor | October 2, 2026 - 6:37 am
Aboriginal Issues BC First Nation terminates agreements with Spanish Mountain Gold, shares plunge SMG is advancing its namesake project in the province's Cariboo region. Staff Writer | October 1, 2026 - 1:56 pm
News Brazil court order shuts Sigma Lithium mine A federal judge suspended Grota do Cirilo’s environmental licences and mining operations on Sept. 4. Northern Miner Staff | October 1, 2026 - 10:28 am
Battery Metals Space miners may face an Earth-sized tax problem A proposed global tax system would share space-mining wealth while shielding early projects from crippling costs and volatility. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 1, 2026 - 5:00 am
Regulatory Issues DPM’s Vareš mine keeps running as concession faces review Bosnian authorities have six months to review disputed land agreements, leaving mining investment facing legal scrutiny. Staff Writer | October 1, 2026 - 3:49 am
Careers Supervisors at BHP’s Escondida mine in Chile reject offer, paving the way for a strike Under Chilean law, the parties must now enter a mandatory five-day government-led mediation process. Reuters | September 30, 2026 - 1:01 pm
Regulatory Issues US fund files Swiss criminal complaint against Radiant World, US court filing shows The filing showed Mariner Atlantic Multi-Strategy is seeking wire transfer records and payments system CHIPS. Reuters | September 30, 2026 - 11:04 am
Gold juniors trading at ‘80% off’ as mining takeover wave looms, says Michael Gentile October 19, 2026
