Critical Minerals CHART: Mining stocks enjoy a $206 billion fortnight The world's 50 biggest miners are having a stonking August and have been running ahead of the Magnificent 7 all year. Before anyone opens anything, big tech is still worth ten times the entire ranking. August 13, 2026
Markets Brazil Potash wins key court ruling on $2.5B project Court backs Autazes licensing and Indigenous consultation as the developer moves its Amazon potash mine toward construction. August 12, 2026
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
Markets BHP copper output slips 5% in Q4, flags further decline in Chile Stronger prices cushioned the volume drop as BHP advanced Escondida, Cerro Colorado and its Argentina and Arizona copper projects to counter grade decline. July 15, 2026 - 4:55 pm
Markets Altius raises $130M after royalty buys The St. John’s-based company plans to issue 3 million common shares at C$60.50 apiece, July 15, 2026 - 9:41 am
Critical Minerals Canada bets on digital hub to speed mine permitting NRCan platform centralizes science and regulatory data to help streamline reviews while improving transparency. July 14, 2026 - 5:03 am
Critical Minerals CHART: Mining vs AI – Nvidia sneezes, sheds five BHPs Nvidia lost a trillion dollars this quarter and briefly traded like a value stock. The world's 50 biggest miners, all $2.19 trillion of them, have looked like ones for years. July 13, 2026 - 6:41 pm
Energy BHP explores sale of Chilean desalination plant, power lines The assets could be valued at a combined $1.5 billion to $2 billion. July 10, 2026 - 1:23 pm
Battery Metals Canada’s 20-year mine timeline hits multibillion-dollar wall New PwC report shows Canada takes six years longer than Australia to build a mine, risking competitive edge. July 10, 2026 - 5:03 am
Markets Mine operators face worsening wildfire seasons Western Canada miners brace for wildfire threats as drought, El Niño heat and rising insurance scrutiny reshape operations, planning and climate resilience. July 6, 2026 - 11:15 am
