Vale Indonesia Suspends Nickel Mining Operations Pending Government Approval
PT Vale Indonesia halted nickel mining operations on Friday after Indonesian authorities failed to approve the company’s 2026 production plan, though the joint venture expects to resume work soon. The suspension affects the company’s Pomalaa and Bahodopi mines, while operations continue at the flagship Sorowako facility, according to market sources. The company projects output will […]
Trump Promised to Ramp Up Venezuela Oil — Instead, Production Is Being Cut
Days after President Donald Trump promised US oil companies would pour billions into Venezuela to increase production, the reality tells a different story: Venezuela’s state oil company is cutting output because it has nowhere to put the crude it’s already producing. PDVSA has begun shutting down oilfields and asking joint ventures, including projects with Chevron […]
Nord Precious Metals Acquires Gowganda Silver Tailings Project, Securing Feedstock For Silver Processing Strategy
Nord Precious Metals (TSXV: NTH) has expanded its ownership interests in the Cobalt region of Ontario, with the announcement this morning that it has acquired Battery Mineral Resources’ (TSXV: BMR) Gowganda silver tailings project. The project is expected to provide immediate feedstock potential for Nord’s processing operations.
Canadian Copper Expected To Close On Caribou Processing Complex Acquisition In Q1
Canadian Copper (CSE: CCI) is looking to have a big year in 2026, following a successful 2025 that saw the publishing of a preliminary economic assessment and the start of environmental permitting at their Murray Brook deposit in New Brunswick.
Why $100 Silver Right Now Would Be a Problem | Keith Neumeyer – First Majestic
In this conversation with Keith Neumeyer, CEO, First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE: AG) (TSX: AG), we talk through what a rapidly rising silver market actually means for producers and equity investors when prices move faster than fundamentals can adjust.
Why Industrial Demand Is Changing the Silver Market | David Morgan
In this conversation with David Morgan, of The Morgan Report, we break down why silver has moved faster than most expected and what is really driving this market beneath the price chart. David explains the demand side forces that matter most, especially industrial and technology driven demand, why price becomes secondary when supply security is […]
Gold and Silver Delivery Is Exposing the Paper Market | Andy Schectman
in this conversation with Andy Schectman of Miles Franklin, we examine why gold and silver are pushing into what looks like a genuine price discovery phase. Andy explains how record levels of physical delivery on COMEX and the LBMA signal a breakdown in the paper based system that has controlled pricing for decades. The discussion […]
The Court Ruling And What Emerita Still Has In Play | David Gower – Emerita Resources
In this conversation with David Gower, CEO of Emerita Resources (TSXV: EMO), we get into the recent acquittal of all 16 defendants tied to the Aznalcóllar tender process. While disappointing, the story is not over. David lays out why the administrative court is still the key decision maker and how its ruling could still shift the asset back toward Emerita.
The Paper Price Is Finally Being Forced To Match Physical Silver | Shawn Khunkhun & Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse
In this conversation with Shawn Khunkhun, CEO of Dolly Varden Silver (TSXV: DV) and Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse, President, CEO and Director of Contango ORE, Inc. (NYSE: CTGO), we unpack what is really driving silver’s breakout, from tightening physical supply and rising lease rates to structural demand from EVs, batteries, and critical minerals policy. Shawn explains […]
Northwest Territories Diamond Industry Faces Economic Reckoning as Mines Near Closure
The Northwest Territories confronts a stark economic transition as its diamond mining industry, which generated $30 billion for the Canadian economy over 25 years, approaches its twilight. Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) plans to close its Diavik mine in March 2026 after exhausting ore reserves. The Gahcho Kue mine, operated by De Beers Canada and Mountain […]