Mining

As gold and silver struggle, Franklin Templeton sees value in mining stocks

(Kitco News) - Gold and silver prices continue to struggle to find their footing, as they have been unable to hold initial support levels; however, according to one fund manager, there is still plenty of value in the precious metals space, particularly within the mining sector.

Feb 12, 2026 - 2:12 PM

Barrick posts record cash flow, hikes dividend in Q4 as board moves ahead with North American IPO

Feb 05, 2026 - 11:39 AM

US Commerce Dept gives initial backing to Sibanye-Stillwater's call for tariffs on Russian palladium

LONDON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Sibanye-Stillwater's (SSWJ.J), call for U.S. tariff on Russian palladium imports has received preliminary support from the U.S. Commerce Department, although a final decision is not expected until mid-2026, the miner said on Friday.Sibanye-Stillwater, which has production assets in South Africa and the U.S., asked Washington in July to impose a tariff on Russian palladium imports to support the long-term viability of U.S. supplies.

Feb 13, 2026 - 10:07 AM

Agnico Eagle posts record free cash flow in 2025 as higher gold prices drive margins

(Kitco News) - According to some analysts, Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE: AEM; TSX: AEM) continues to fire on all cylinders, as its solid production in the final three months of the year capitalized on an unprecedented rise in gold prices, according to the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report.

Feb 12, 2026 - 10:31 PM

Ghana’s gold output hits record 6 million oz in 2025, industry group says

Ghana produced a record 6 million ounces of gold in 2025, according to provisional data, with large‑scale mines contributing 2.9 million ounces, unchanged from last year, an association of multinational and local mining companies told Reuters on Thursday.However, the industry cautioned that next year’s projected 6.5‑million-ounce output is at risk, citing concerns over Ghana’s planned overhaul of mineral royalties, which could delay new projects and expansions that underpin 2026 production.

Feb 12, 2026 - 1:42 PM

Lundin Gold to invest $100 million in 2026 Ecuador exploration

Canadian miner Lundin Gold is investing $100 million this year in an exploration campaign to extend the life of its Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador as the price of gold remains high.The investment aims to bolster exploration efforts adding some 133,000 meters of drilling across concessions in the Amazonian province of Zamora Chinchipe, executives said this week, an area affected by illegal mining activities.Lundin wants to increase its existing reserves totaling 5.54 million ounces, and identify new deposits through a three-year project launched in 2025.

Feb 12, 2026 - 1:37 PM

Australian uranium miners in Namibia bullish on outlook as prices surge

Australian miner Paladin Energy is on track to complete the ramp up of its Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia to reach maximum output from July as higher prices help to accelerate mining investment, its chief executive said on Thursday.Spurred by a global push for nuclear energy and a potential supply shortfall for the critical mineral, uranium prices surged to a two-year high of $101 a pound in January before settling down to hover between $85-$90 a pound.

Feb 12, 2026 - 12:42 PM

Mexico has taken back 1,126 mining concessions since late 2024, official says

Mexico has taken back 1,126 mining concessions, equivalent to 889,000 hectares, since October 2024, said Fernando Aboitiz, head of mining in Mexico’s economy ministry.Individuals and companies lost the concessions because they failed to pay to maintain mining rights and did not submit statistical data or progress reports, he said on Thursday at the president’s regular morning press conference.Most of the mines are located in the north and center of the country, including Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango and Zacatecas, a presentation showed.

Feb 12, 2026 - 12:36 PM

Caledonia CEO says Bilboes gold mine a ‘game changer’ for Zimbabwe

Caledonia Mining CEO Mark Learmonth said on Wednesday that its successful international capital raising for its flagship Bilboes gold mine highlighted Zimbabwe’s renewed potential as an investment destination.Caledonia raised $150 million last month through a seven-year convertible bond to fund the Bilboes project which, once operational, will be the largest gold mine in Zimbabwe. It already operates Zimbabwe’s 80,000-ounce-per-year Blanket mine.

Feb 11, 2026 - 2:45 PM

Congo says it would seek other partners if US minerals framework fails

The Democratic Republic of Congo will look for other partners if its minerals cooperation framework with the US does not lead to concrete projects, the country’s mines minister said.“Everything we have done with America is a framework under which we will discuss questions of mutual interest. That is all it is,” Louis Watum Kabamba said on the sidelines of the Indaba mining conference in Cape Town.“It may become a good major project. It may also become another project that does not interest them. We will continue because there are many other partners to discuss with.”

Feb 11, 2026 - 2:40 PM

Hindalco sees up to $1.6B impact from fire at unit’s New York plant

India’s Hindalco said on Wednesday the fire at the New York plant of its US unit, Novelis, will hit the miner’s 2026 cash flow by $1.3 billion to $1.6 billion, and that it aims to restart the mill toward the end of the second quarter.Earlier in the day, Ford Motor flagged that it saw lower production in the fourth quarter due to the Novelis fires, with a partial recovery expected in 2026.Reuters reported last week that aluminum production at Novelis has not fully resumed, more than four months after a fire disrupted supplies.

Feb 11, 2026 - 2:36 PM

Nornickel reports 36% rise in net profit

Russian metal producer Nornickel’s 2025 net profit rose by 36% year-on-year to $2.47 billion, following higher prices for some metals and foreign‑exchange effects, the company said on Wednesday.The major producer of refined nickel and palladium said 2025 revenue increased by 10% to $13.76 billion while earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization rose 9% to $5.67 billion.Platinum, palladium and copper were among metals that gained last year, but Nornickel said the LME nickel average price fell by 10% year-on-year.

Feb 11, 2026 - 2:32 PM

Platinum miners favour payouts over projects even as prices surge

Platinum’s run to record highs will need to be sustained for miners to invest heavily in new projects, with executives signalling they plan to prioritize shareholder payouts for now amid concerns over past missteps and rising costs.After years of margin pressure that forced deep cost cuts and mass layoffs, the rebound in platinum prices — with spot platinum hitting a record $2,918.80 per ounce in January after surging 127% in 2025 — has lifted miners’ fortunes.

Feb 11, 2026 - 2:28 PM

Early 2026 volatility won’t derail gold’s bull market, miners’ record cash flow will support reratings – Van Eck’s Casanova

(Kitco News) – Gold price swings in January highlighted volatility, not weakness, while strong investment demand, central bank buying and improving miner fundamentals continue to support a sustainable long-term bull market in 2026 and beyond, according to Imaru Casanova, Portfolio Manager, Gold and Precious Metals at Van Eck.In a note published Tuesday, Casanova wrote that gold has had a phenomenal – but very volatile – start to the year.

Feb 11, 2026 - 2:05 PM

Mining

As gold and silver struggle, Franklin Templeton sees value in mining stocks

Barrick posts record cash flow, hikes dividend in Q4 as board moves ahead with North American IPO

Nornickel to shift part of nickel output to copper plant during repairs

Zambian regulator suspends operations at Mopani’s Mufulira mine

Vale aims to finish recovery work at Viga, Fabrica mines in 2-3 weeks

Madagascan miner Ambatovy’s operations hit by cyclone

Codelco replaces top executives at El Teniente mine after investigation

US Commerce Dept gives initial backing to Sibanye-Stillwater's call for tariffs on Russian palladium

Agnico Eagle posts record free cash flow in 2025 as higher gold prices drive margins

Ghana’s gold output hits record 6 million oz in 2025, industry group says

Lundin Gold to invest $100 million in 2026 Ecuador exploration

Australian uranium miners in Namibia bullish on outlook as prices surge

Mexico has taken back 1,126 mining concessions since late 2024, official says

Caledonia CEO says Bilboes gold mine a ‘game changer’ for Zimbabwe

Congo says it would seek other partners if US minerals framework fails

Hindalco sees up to $1.6B impact from fire at unit’s New York plant

Nornickel reports 36% rise in net profit

Platinum miners favour payouts over projects even as prices surge

Early 2026 volatility won’t derail gold’s bull market, miners’ record cash flow will support reratings – Van Eck’s Casanova