February 13, 2026 World’s no. 2 gold miner is ‘willing to move’ on M&A, CEO says Ammar Al-Joundi said the gold producer is “very well-positioned” to pursue acquisitions should opportunities emerge.
February 13, 2026 Hecla nearly doubles exploration budget The Idaho-based miner said it will spend $55 million on its projects in Nevada and producing assets.
February 13, 2026 Lundin finds new copper-gold systems in Ecuador Lundin is advancing toward a first-half decision on whether to build a mine in Fruta del Norte’s south zone to expand output.
February 13, 2026 Op-Ed: NI 43-101 was necessary, not sufficient Canada’s mining disclosure rules fixed fraud, but not dilution, silence, or social media misinformation.
February 13, 2026 Agnico Eagle posts record reserves, hikes payout Profit soared on stronger gold prices as reserves hit a record and spending plans topped $600 million for 2026.
February 12, 2026 Vale posts $3.8 billion loss on nickel impairment Vale said it logged a $3.5 billion impairment on Vale Base Metals' nickel assets in Canada.
February 12, 2026 Copper price: Strains deepen as global smelting activity hits decade low Copper prices are under renewed pressure after satellite data showed 1.2 million tonnes of January smelter capacity outside China went idle.
February 12, 2026 Lundin Gold to invest $100 million in 2026 Ecuador exploration Lundin wants to increase its existing reserves totaling 5.54 million ounces, and identify new deposits through a three-year project.
February 12, 2026 Battered Vizsla keeps ‘long-term’ commitment to Mexican project Five of the kidnapped employees remain unaccounted for, almost three weeks after their abduction.
February 12, 2026 Op-Ed: Canadians must match American urgency in the race for critical minerals Canada has the minerals the West needs, but slow permits and weak processing threaten our strategic moment.
World’s no. 2 gold miner is ‘willing to move’ on M&A, CEO says Ammar Al-Joundi said the gold producer is “very well-positioned” to pursue acquisitions should opportunities emerge. February 13, 2026 | 02:47 pm