Freeport-McMoRan ( FCX ) has broken to new 15-year highs, while copper has broken to new all-time highs. This article looks at what is behind the breakout, why it looks genuine, and what could come next.My approach is long-term and I focus on investing in macro ideas through low risk ETFs and CEFs. I have traded stocks and currencies for nearly ten years and currently run a family fund with my partner and fellow SA contributor Andrew McElroy. I also invest in real estate and am a freelance writer and contri ...

Going overweight mining stocks. Stock image. Global mining started 2026 the way it ended 2025. With a huge rally. Gold now looks to have $5,000 in sight, silver’s wild swings are getting wilder, and copper is hitting all time highs with regularity. Mining stocks have duly responded and after a blowout 2026, the Top 50 biggest mining stocks’ collective value now sits comfortably above the $2 trillion level reached at the end of last year.You have to scour the corners of the mining world to find something tha ...

Core Viewpoint - Green Bridge Metals Corporation has signed a contract with Foraco Corp for a drilling program at its Titac property in Minnesota, emphasizing sustainability and environmental performance [1] Group 1: Company Developments - Green Bridge Metals Corporation is initiating a maiden drill program in northeast Minnesota [1] - The drilling program is set to commence in the third week of January [1] Group 2: Partnership and Sustainability - Foraco Corp is committed to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development [1] - Foraco has adopted the SASB standards to measure and track environmental performance in the metals and mining sector [1]

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / January 13, 2026 / PPX Mining Corp. (the "Company" or "PPX") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ernest Mast and Mr. Diego Bellido as directors of the Company, effective January 12, 2026. Mr. Diego Bellido is a senior Glencore executive with more than 15 years of experience in the global commodities trading sector. He currently serves as a Manager for Glencore Peru S.A.C. and Glencore Lima Trading S.A.C. Mr. Bellido is also President of the Board of Perubar S.A. and ...

“The proposed merger between Rio Tinto and Glencore would create a global mining powerhouse with an enterprise value of US$260 billion and put them significantly ahead of the BHP Group Ltd.,” it said, noting that BHP has been Rio Tinto’s main rival for the title of the industry’s largest player.Under U.K. takeover rules, Rio Tinto now has until Feb. 5 to announce its intention to make a bid for Glencore.If a deal is ultimately consummated, this will likely fuel further dealmaking, the report said.“It is saf ...

WEST JORDAN, Utah, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ResourceTec Corporation (OTCID: RREE), (the "Company") is pleased to announce that on January 08, 2026, Dr. Deepak Malholtra and Mr. Barry Miller were appointed to the Board of Directors of the Company. In addition, Mr. Miller has been appointed to the position of Vice President for Corporate Development. Dr. Deepak Malhotra is a globally recognized expert in mineral processing with over 50 years of experience in the mining industry. He has led projects acro ...

Rio Tinto , has engaged JPMorgan and two other advisers on its potential acquisition of Glencore , a deal that could create the world's largest miner worth over $200 billion, a source with knowledge o... ...

Key Takeaways SSRM advanced Hod Maden with $17.1M spent in 3Q25, focusing on engineering and early-stage site development.SSR Mining owns 40% and operational control, expecting 80,000 gold equivalent ounces annually.SSRM spent $44.4M on Hod Maden so far in 2025 and expects full-year capital needs of $60-$100M.SSR Mining Inc. (SSRM) is moving forward with its efforts to progress the Hod Maden Project in northeastern Türkiye. In the third quarter of 2025, SSR Mining invested $17.1 million in the project, focu ...

About this content About Emily Jarvie Emily began her career as a political journalist for Australian Community Media in Hobart, Tasmania. After she relocated to Toronto, Canada, she reported on business, legal, and scientific developments in the emerging psychedelics sector before joining Proactive in 2022. She brings a strong journalism background with her work featured in newspapers, magazines, and digital publications across Australia, Europe, and North America, including The Examiner, The Advocate, ...

Key Takeaways IPI and partners completed tests producing battery-grade lithium carbonate from brine at Wendover, Utah.The partners achieved a 92.9% lithium extraction rate and over 99.5% purity during lithium-rich brine testing.Intrepid Potash will pursue studies for a proposed 5,000-metric-ton lithium facility with a 2026 decision.Intrepid Potash, Inc. (IPI) , Aquatech International, and Adionics recently reported a key achievement in the joint lithium development project at the Wendover, UT, facility. The ...