Rare Earths The race beneath our feet: A Mugglehead critical minerals roundup Governments have expanded financial support for new mines, processing facilities and refining capacity Joseph MortonJuly 2, 2026
Mining Spartan Metals surges on latest silver-antimony-copper assays in Nevada Shares rose by over 13% in Toronto as a result Rowan DunneJune 25, 2026
Gold Newmont secures key approvals for Red Chris underground mine expansion British Columbia approved both an amended Environmental Assessment Certificate and an amended Mines Act permit Joseph MortonJune 22, 2026
Copper Antofagasta extends Zaldívar mine life by 25 years with USD$900M investment Antofagasta said the investment will support construction activities starting in the second half of this year Joseph MortonJune 9, 2026
Rare Earths Deep-sea mining firms target Pacific minerals amid AI infrastructure boom China currently dominates much of the global mineral processing market Joseph MortonMay 20, 2026
Copper Codelco faces renewed scrutiny under Chile’s new right-wing government Chile introduced governance reforms in 2009 to reduce political interference at Codelco and improve long-term stability Joseph MortonMay 13, 2026
Gold Heliostar secures Goldstrike project in Utah with USD$70M deal The company plans to explore the Antimony Ridge area more fully Joseph MortonApril 28, 2026
Gold Revival Gold extends high-grade zone at Beartrack-Arnett with step-out drilling Revival Gold expanded its program to about 4,900 metres of core drilling with two rigs active Joseph MortonApril 23, 2026
Copper Codelco, Anglo American pursue dual-track approval for shared Chile copper mine The approach seeks to accelerate permitting in Chile, where environmental reviews often move slowly Joseph MortonApril 21, 2026
Copper Integra targets resource growth with major Nevada-Idaho drilling push At Florida Canyon, exploration will split between new discovery targets and resource expansion drilling Joseph MortonApril 10, 2026