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Ghana to End Mining Stability Agreements and Increase Royalties Under New Reforms 1

Ghana Plans to Scrap Mining Stability Agreements and Double Gold Royalties as Prices Surge Ghana is set to abolish long-term mining investment stability agreements and significantly increase gold royalties under sweeping reforms aimed at allowing the state to capture greater value from elevated bullion prices, the country’s mining regulator has confirmed. The reforms form part of a broader overhaul of Ghana’s mining framework, intended to balance investor confidence with the government’s drive to increase revenue from the sector, Mr Isaac Tandoh, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, told… Read More Here

Kal Tire and Decoda Announce Strategic Alliance to Offer Mines Autonomous Haul Road Hazard Detection

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 Constance

KalPRO™ HaulSight, powered by Decoda and supported by expert monitoring teams, enhances tire performance & fleet productivity VERNON, BC—Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group and Decoda, an Australian mining technology firm, have announced a strategic alliance that will bring mines real-time, autonomous haul road hazard detection to increase truck productivity, tire life and fuel efficiency. Kal Tire and Decoda have collaborated to develop KalPRO HaulSight, which builds on the success of KalPRO TireSight autonomous tire inspections. “HaulSight’s ability to detect road hazards as they arise means mines can prevent the tire… Read More Here

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Nigeria Courts Saudi Investment to Expand Lithium and Gold Processing Capacity

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 Constance

Nigeria Pitches $600 Million Lithium and Gold Projects to Saudi Investors to Build Minerals Hub Nigeria has intensified efforts to attract Gulf investment after presenting a series of lithium processing and gold mining projects to Saudi investors, as Africa’s largest economy accelerates its push to diversify beyond oil and strengthen its solid minerals sector. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to position Nigeria as a major African hub for critical minerals required for the global energy transition. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed the plans… Read More Here

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Chile Invests in Direct Lithium Extraction and Rare Earth Recovery Research

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Constance

Chile Awards $5.8 Million to Advance Direct Lithium Extraction and Rare Earth Recovery Technologies Chile’s state-owned development agency, Corfo, has awarded up to $5.8 million in funding to two research and development projects focused on direct lithium extraction (DLE) and rare earth element recovery, as part of efforts to strengthen mining innovation and create new, high-value business lines. The first project will receive up to $1.9 million over a period of up to two years to identify, assess, and validate DLE technologies suitable for brines from Chile’s salt flats and… Read More Here

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Chile Forecasts Stable Copper Production in 2026, Says Sonami

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 Constance

Chile Copper Output Expected at Up to 5.7 Million Tons in 2026 as Prices Forecast at $4.50 per Pound Chile’s copper production is projected to range between 5.5 million and 5.7 million metric tons in 2026, according to the country’s national mining association, Sonami. The association, which represents Chile’s mining companies, also forecast an average copper price of $4.50 per pound for the year. The outlook reflects expectations of steady global demand and continued operational stability across the sector. Chile remains the world’s largest copper producer, with the metal playing… Read More Here

Gold Economy International

Gold Set for $4,800 per Ounce in 2026 as Bullish Momentum Continues

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Constance

Morgan Stanley Forecasts Gold Price Surge to $4,800 Amid Safe-Haven Demand and Rate Cuts After a record-breaking 2025, gold continues to drive bullish sentiment across global financial markets. In a note published on January 5, 2026, Morgan Stanley projected that gold could reach $4,800 per ounce by the fourth quarter of 2026, citing a supportive monetary environment and sustained demand for safe-haven assets. The American bank highlighted several key drivers behind the forecast: potential interest rate cuts, possible changes in leadership at the US Federal Reserve, and continued accumulation of… Read More Here

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De Beers Draws Global Interest as Anglo American Moves to Sell Stake

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Constance

De Beers Attracts Interest from African Governments and Investors as Anglo American Plans Exit De Beers has attracted interest from multiple business groups and African governments as its parent company, Anglo American, prepares to divest its majority stake in the diamond producer, according to De Beers Chief Executive Officer Al Cook. Cook said that several major diamond-producing nations, including Botswana, Angola and Namibia, have expressed interest in acquiring equity in De Beers, alongside a number of business-led investor groups. He declined to comment on the status of discussions or identify… Read More Here

International Copper Technology & Innovation

AI and Defence Set to Drive Global Copper Demand 50% Higher by 2040

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Constance

Global Copper Demand Set to Rise 50% by 2040 as AI and Defence Growth Outpaces Supply Rapid growth in artificial intelligence and defence industries is expected to push global copper demand up by 50% by 2040, while supply is projected to fall short by more than 10 million metric tons per year without significant expansion in mining and recycling, according to a new report by S&P Global. Copper remains a critical industrial metal due to its high electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance and ease of fabrication. It is widely used across… Read More Here

International Corporate News

Glencore–Rio Tinto Buyout Talks Signal Potential Mega-Merger in Global Mining

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 Constance

Glencore and Rio Tinto in Early Buyout Talks That Could Create World’s Largest Mining Company Glencore and Rio Tinto have confirmed they are engaged in early-stage buyout discussions that could lead to the creation of the world’s largest mining company, with a combined market value of nearly US$207 billion. The talks come as global mining companies race to scale up their exposure to critical metals such as copper, which is expected to see surging demand driven by the global energy transition and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and data… Read More Here

International Economy Gold

Gold Prices Rally as Geopolitical Tensions Rise After Venezuela Leadership Crisis

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 Constance

Gold Surges on Safe-Haven Demand Following Venezuela Leadership Captured by U.S. Gold prices advanced sharply on Monday as investors sought safe-haven assets amid heightened geopolitical tensions following the United States’ capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. Spot gold climbed to a one-week high near $4,455 per ounce, approaching the record levels seen at the end of 2025, while U.S. gold futures also strengthened.The Economic Times Investors increased allocations to gold and other precious metals after the weekend’s events in Venezuela triggered concerns about regional instability and broader… Read More Here