Markets Gold rally gains momentum ahead of US inflation data, Jackson Hole event Spot gold rose 1.5%, reaching its highest level since May, as the market awaits new reports on interest rates. August 24, 2026
Regulatory Issues Cave-in kills 14 illegal miners in South Africa The bodies were found in an illegal mine shaft near Marikana, South Africa. August 11, 2026
Critical Minerals Largo shares surge 15% as it adds copper, PGMs to Brazil mine Move comes after Brazil mining authority cleared Largo to add copper and PGMs production at its flagship vanadium mine. August 10, 2026 - 6:53 am
Critical Minerals World’s biggest mining companies now worth $2.17 trillion An $18 billion July gain hides stock swings of 40% in a month, a $50 billion gap at the top no ranking has seen before, and a spinning revolving door at the bottom. August 7, 2026 - 6:11 pm
Top Companies Nornickel doubles H1 net profit, says it will discuss interim dividend Revenues grew by 28% to $8.3 billion. July 31, 2026 - 7:02 am
Critical Minerals Ottawa approves Canada Nickel’s Crawford mine The federal approval paves the way for a construction decision next year amid Canada's push to accelerate critical minerals development. July 31, 2026 - 4:12 am
Regulatory Issues Implats halts Rustenburg operations after six deaths South Africa's largest platinum mine pauses production as Implats launches an independent review of mine safety. July 27, 2026 - 4:39 am
Markets Kalshi considers new instrument for copper bets after AI buildout boosts demand The move follows close on the heels of Kalshi’s push to expand precious-metals trading with a popular type of futures that never expire. July 23, 2026 - 12:54 pm
Markets Sibanye fights to save US palladium output from ‘dumped’ Russian metal Sibanye is appealing a US ruling on Russian palladium imports, claiming it ignores illegal dumping and price depression evidence. July 21, 2026 - 4:03 am
Iran War CHART: Gold price holds $4,000 as mining stocks bear the brunt Gold is whipsawing around $4,000 in its worst week since early June and the median big precious metals stock now trades almost 40% below its 52-week high. July 17, 2026 - 9:50 am
