Mining & Resources
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53M Tons of Coal Approved for Warrior Met, Generating $400M in Alabama
Warrior Met Coal (NYSE: HCC) just got the green light from the U.S. Department of the Interior to move forward with mining at two sites in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) reviewed the company’s plans and concluded they meet federal environmental standards. Huge Coal Recovery Ahead The approval
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First Quantum Unlocks Cobre Panama Stockpile, Driving Copper Output
First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM) got a big break this week. Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino gave the nod to allow the company to process ore that’s been sitting at its idle Cobre Panama mine since operations stopped in 2023. It’s not a full reopening, but it’s a start toward stabilizing the site. The company
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From Scarcity to Security: US Mineral Plan
A group of US lawmakers, both Democrats and Republicans, introduced a bill on Thursday to set up a $2.5 billion stockpile of critical minerals. The idea is to reduce reliance on China, which controls a lot of the supply chain, according to Reuters. The bill is meant to help stabilize prices for minerals used in
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Congo’s Mineral Boom: US Moves to Challenge China’s Grip
Congo is planning to send the United States a list of mining projects soon. Mines Minister Louis Watum said it will be used for commercial talks. He emphasized that this is strictly business. The country is not giving anything away for free and no special deals are included. Key Minerals Congo has a lot of
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Precious Metals Stay Strong as Investors Seek Safety
Gold stayed close to record highs on January 13, 2026. Investors reacted to renewed political pressure on the Federal Reserve. The metal traded around $4,590 an ounce after a 2% jump the day before. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said a possible investigation into his actions could be politically motivated. What is Driving the MarketInvestors are
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Australia Steps Up Challenge to China’s Critical Minerals Hold
Australia is finally putting real money into critical minerals. The government plans to spend A$1.2 billion, about $800 million, to buy key minerals from local producers. They will hold them in a strategic reserve. The goal is simple. Secure supply for defense and high-tech industries. Support local miners. Reduce reliance on China. China still controls
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Big Mining Moves: Rio Tinto Talks Acquisition of Glencore
Rio Tinto and Glencore are in early talks. If this actually happens, it would create the largest mining company in the world. Combined, the market value could reach close to $207 billion. Metals like copper are hot right now. Cleaner energy, AI tech, the demand is growing. Mining companies everywhere are trying to grab a
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Silver Hits $80/oz as Industrial Demand and ETFs Surge
Gold did well in 2025, but silver and platinum blew past it. Silver jumped 143% and platinum 137%. Silver prices hit $80/oz for the first time ever. Retail and industrial demand really pushed it, plus ETFs have been pouring in. Solar panels and EVs are gobbling up metal, leaving less in the physical market. BMI,
