Glencore and Rio Tinto Merger Fails: What’s Next for the Mining Giants?
Swiss mining giant Glencore has signaled that it remains open to pursuing major acquisitions, even…
Glencore and Rio Tinto Merger Fails: What’s Next for the Mining Giants?
Swiss mining giant Glencore has signaled that it remains open to pursuing major acquisitions, even after its massive $260 billion merger discussions with Rio Tinto recently fell apart. Speaking publicly for the first time since the collapse of the talks, CEO Gary Nagle said the company is still interested in large-scale consolidation deals. According to…
Vizsla Silver Corp: Abducted Mine Workers Found Dead at Mexico Project
Canadian mining company Vizsla Silver Corp has confirmed that workers abducted from one of its project sites in Mexico have been found dead, bringing a tragic end to a case that has raised serious concerns about safety in the mining sector. The Vancouver-based silver miner reported last month that 10 workers were kidnapped from its…
CorePlan $5M Raise: Mining Software Used by BHP, Fortescue, AngloGold Ashanti and Rio Tinto
CorePlan, a Perth-based startup building software for the mining industry, has raised $5 million in a follow-on funding round led by existing investor EVP. The company says the funding will help it grow its global team, expand product features, strengthen regional support, and increase its presence in the Americas, while continuing to scale operations in…
Rare Earth Stocks Surge After Trump Pushes Critical Minerals Stockpile (MP, UUUU, USAR)
U.S.-listed rare earth stocks jumped on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced plans to create a strategic reserve for critical minerals. In early trading, Critical Metals climbed more than 10%, USA Rare Earth gained nearly 11%, and MP Materials added around 4%. Energy Fuels rose about 8%, while Idaho Strategic Resources was up over 3%…
USA Rare Earth Shares Surge on U.S. Government Investment as MP Materials and Lithium Americas Rise
USA Rare Earth Stock Surges After U.S. Government Investment Announcement Shares of USA Rare Earth surged sharply after news broke that the U.S. government plans to take an equity stake in the company, marking another major step in Washington’s push to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical minerals. The stock jumped 20% on Monday, extending…
Lockheed Martin Corporation’s Deep Seabed Licenses: NOAA’s Role in U.S. Seabed Mining and Critical Mineral Access
Deep seabed mining focuses on recovering critical minerals from the ocean floor. These resources—such as manganese, nickel, cobalt, copper, and rare earth elements—are essential for many modern technologies, including defense systems, batteries, smartphones, and medical devices. Because these minerals are used across so many industries, securing steady access to them is increasingly seen as an…
Record Copper Prices, Tight Supply, AI Demand: The 2026 Playbook Featuring Freeport-McMoRan, Anglo American & BHP Group
Copper has surged to fresh record highs this year, with London Metal Exchange (LME) prices climbing above $12,000 per metric ton, marking an impressive ~42% year-to-date gain, as a powerful structural shift takes hold in the market. While the initial rally was supported by short-term factors such as U.S. tariffs, a weaker dollar, and inventory…
Top Shaft Mining Contractors to Watch in 2026 (USA): Who’s Really Building Underground Mine Shafts?
When people talk about “shaft mining,” the spotlight usually lands on the mine owners. But the truth is, the projects don’t move without the specialist contractors who do the tough, technical work underground—sinking new shafts, deepening old ones, rebuilding infrastructure, and fitting everything out for hoisting and ventilation. And these aren’t small jobs. A mine…
FMF26: Hatch Partners with Maaden to Shape the Next Generation of Mining Talent in Saudi Arabia
FMF26: Mining’s New Generation About to Hatch Global engineering and mining consultancy Hatch has been a familiar presence at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Saudi Arabia for the past three years. But at FMF26 in Riyadh, the focus has shifted toward something bigger — the emergence of a new generation of mining professionals. Speaking…
Rio Tinto and Glencore Resume Merger Talks to Create the World’s Largest Mining Company
Rio Tinto and Glencore have resumed merger discussions that, if successful, would result in the creation of the world’s largest mining company. The renewed talks come nearly a year after earlier negotiations between the two mining giants fell apart due to disagreements over valuation, leadership, and asset structure. If a deal is finalized, the combined…
