Gold, rare earths top TSXV’s performers
Gold’s surge to record highs and renewed interest in rare earths did more than lift producers in 2025, it propelled some of the industry’s riskier themes to the top of…
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Australia’s Genesis expands in Laverton with US$449M Magnetic Resources buy
Australian gold miner Genesis Minerals (ASX: GMD) is expanding its footprint in the Laverton gold district with the acquisition of Magnetic Resources (ASX: MAU) in a cash-and-stock deal valued at…
JV Video: The hidden foundation – how rare earths built the modern world
The technologies shaping the future all rely on a single, fragile link: rare earth elements (REEs). These 17 metals are obscure to most — but together, they form the hidden…
Fortescue rolls out battery trains in Western Australia
Australian iron ore producer Fortescue (ASX: FMG) has commissioned two battery electric locomotives in Western Australia’s Pilbara, marking a key step in its plan to achieve real zero emissions across…
Agnico Eagle profit soars as reserves hit record
Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX, NYSE: AEM) said annual profit more than doubled as Canada’s largest gold miner boosted its dividend and reported record 2025 reserves of the precious metal. The…
Hecla nearly doubles exploration budget
Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL), the largest silver producer in the U.S. and Canada, plans to almost double investments this year on exploration and pre-development activities. The stock surged. Idaho-based Hecla…
i-80 Gold secures $500M for Nevada growth
i-80 Gold (TSX: IAU; NYSE-A: IAUX) surged to its highest in nearly three years on Thursday after securing a $500-million financing package to fund its mine development plans and erase…
Ascot rebrands under new CEO to restart troubled Premier gold mine in BC
Ascot Resources (TSXV: AOT.H) plans to rebrand in a fresh start under new leadership to advance two projects in British Columbia including what was once the continent’s biggest gold mine. …
White Gold to create critical metals explorer in Yukon
White Gold (TSXV: WGO) plans to spin off its critical metals projects located in Yukon in a bid to “unlock” the value of its non-gold assets amid a supportive policy…
Nickel price jumps as Indonesia’s top mine cuts output
Nickel prices rose for a fourth straight day Wednesday after Indonesia ordered the world’s largest nickel mine to sharply cut output in a move aimed at tightening global supply and…
Uranium market gathers momentum in 2026: Sprott
The global uranium market entered 2026 with strong momentum, with spot prices surging by about a quarter in January to above $100 per lb. for the first time in two…
First Quantum credit outlook improves on Cobre Panama progress, S&P says
S&P Global Ratings revised First Quantum Minerals’ (TSX: FM) outlook to positive from negative on Tuesday, citing progress toward restarting its Cobre Panama copper mine and stronger liquidity management. While…