mining investment
Mount Milligan Mine Permits Approved: Centerra Gold Boosts Output
CG performance by TradingView Centerra Gold Inc. (TSX: CG) confirmed that its Mount Milligan Mine in central British Columbia has received an amended environmental assessment and all permits needed to operate through 2035. The approvals include a 10% increase in plant throughput starting in 2028 and expanded stockpile capacity to provide greater operational flexibility. Mount…
Egypt Attracts Hunter & Co. with Mining Incentives and Strategic Opportunities
Australian mining company Hunter & Co. is planning to invest in Egypt’s mining sector and form strategic partnerships, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources confirmed. The announcement comes after a meeting between Egyptian Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi and a Hunter & Co. delegation, including Chairperson Ian Courtlang and Regional Head Francois van Schalkwyk. The…
Geopolitics, Energy, and AI Set to Shake Metals Markets in 2026
2026 looks complicated for metals and mining. Geopolitics, energy changes, and cautious investment will shape the year. That is the view from Wood Mackenzie. Peter Schmitz, who leads global copper research, said the shift from molecules to electrons keeps metals in demand. But politics and careful spending will set the pace. China and U.S. Two…
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…
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…
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…
