Mining’s top ten ESG trends for 2026
A volatile global order, intensifying climate extremes, and the race for critical minerals are reshaping mining in 2026.
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Krypton in zircon grains reveals landscapes’ history and potential future, researchers say
By measuring the krypton, the Curtin University team was able to work out how long zircon grains spent near the Earth’s surface before they were buried, like a ‘cosmic clock’.
What mining investors should watch for in 2026: Sprott
Analysts at Sprott highlighted deglobalization and debasement trade as some of the top investment themes of 2026.
Maaden invests $110B in Saudi bid to be mining powerhouse
The investment is aimed at tripling its phosphate and gold business and doubling its aluminum business.
Kinross greenlights three US builds for 3 million oz
The additions will keep total output around 2 million oz. a year through the decade, Kinross said.
First Quantum nears stockpile processing at Cobre Panama copper mine
The stockpile is expected to yield 70,000 tonnes of copper, with sales proceeds offsetting 2026 preservation costs.
US approves Warrior Met Coal’s mining plans in Alabama
Plans authorize the recovery of more than 53 million tons of federal metallurgical coal.
Orla to start South Railroad gold project build in Nevada this year
Capital costs rose to $395 million from $190 million in a 2022 study due to inflation.
US lawmakers propose $2.5B critical minerals reserve
Priority will be given to recycled materials, but minerals extracted from mines could also be eligible.
Amazon to be first user of copper made by Rio Tinto venture
AWS will use Nuton's copper products across its US data centers over a two-year period.
Energy Fuels could rank among top rare earth producers in West, study shows
The White Mesa plant could become one of the biggest producers of separated rare earths outside China over a 40-year life.
Silver price falls from record as US holds off on critical minerals tariff
Spot price of the metal fell as much as 7% on Thursday morning from its all-time high of $93.75 per ounce.