Metals Take Breather After Explosive 2026 Start
Industrial metals like aluminum and copper steady near multi-year highs after a powerful rally, while tin leads gains on the LMEX. Explore the AI-driven demand and supply risks shaping the market.
Industrial metals like aluminum and copper steady near multi-year highs after a powerful rally, while tin leads gains on the LMEX. Explore the AI-driven demand and supply risks shaping the market.
European firms pioneered renewable tech, but China now dominates. Explore how the West fell behind in solar, wind, and batteries, and what it means for the future.
Brixton Metals Corporation has commenced a major 15,000-meter drill campaign at its Langis Silver Project in Ontario's historic Cobalt Camp, targeting high-grade silver zones in a strong market.
SAGA Metals Corp. has mobilized crews to begin a major 2026 drill program at its Radar Ti-V-Fe Project in Labrador, targeting a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for titanium, vanadium, and iron ore. Read about the strategic implications for Canada's criti
Wheaton Precious Metals CEO Randy Smallwood calls silver the 'ultimate critical mineral,' forecasting its value will rise due to irreplaceable industrial and green tech uses. Exclusive outlook for 2026.
Wheaton Precious Metals CEO Randy Smallwood calls silver the 'ultimate critical mineral' with an inevitable price rise. Explore the outlook for gold and copper in this exclusive analysis.
Coppernico Metals reveals significant copper mineralization at its Nioc target in Peru, with a continuous 155-meter zone averaging 0.54% copper, expanding the project's potential.
A tragic mining accident in northern Afghanistan has claimed four lives. The incident underscores the persistent dangers in the resource extraction sector globally.
SAGA Metals Corp. announces its best drill results to date at the Radar Ti-V-Fe Project in Labrador, highlighting a potential new North American titanium supply source amid growing defense sector demand.
Ontario's Ministry of Labour is investigating after a worker died in an industrial accident in Vaughan on January 9, 2026. Get the latest details on the ongoing probe.
Domestic Metals Corp. reports exceptional surface sample results from its Smart Creek Project, with assays up to 102 g/t gold and 23% copper, paving the way for 2026 drilling.
Vancouver's Wealth Minerals Ltd. secures approval for a lithium project in Chile as prices rebound. The move aligns with Chile's goal to double lithium output, tapping the world's largest reserves.
Gold, silver, and platinum fell sharply Wednesday amid exceptional market volatility. Traders assess index re-weightings, supply tightness, and potential U.S. tariffs. Get the latest analysis on precious metals.
A fire at the Summerside Electric Power Plant on January 6, 2026, has been extinguished. Crews responded to the incident, which is now declared over. Read the latest details.
Bunker Hill Mining Corp. enters 2026 with strong momentum, having met key safety and operational milestones in 2025 to position its Idaho mine as a new U.S. source of critical metals like silver, lead, and zinc.
AMD introduces its Ryzen AI Embedded P100 and X100 Series processors, combining Zen 5 CPU, RDNA 3.5 GPU, and XDNA 2 NPU to power AI at the edge for automotive, industrial, and physical AI applications.
The Mount Milligan copper-gold mine near Fort St. James, B.C., has received approval to increase production and extend operations until 2035, promising a $450M economic boost. Read the details.
Copper prices smash records, exceeding US$13,000 a tonne, driven by a rush to import metal into the U.S. amid tariff uncertainty and critical supply concerns. Discover the factors behind the surge.
Gold and silver prices soared as U.S. actions in Venezuela heightened geopolitical risk. Analysts see further gains with expected Fed rate cuts and central bank buying driving momentum.
SAGA Metals Corp. announces its best-ever drill results for titanium, vanadium, and iron at the Radar Project in Labrador, marking a significant milestone for Canada's critical minerals sector.
SAGA Metals Corp. announces its best drill results to date from the Trapper Zone at the Radar Ti-V-Fe Project in Labrador, showing significant increases in critical mineral grades.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens tables a $317.3M capital budget for 2026, with over half for road infrastructure, promising 'short-term pain for long-term gain.'
Gold and silver prices climbed as 2026 trading opened, building on record annual gains. Analysts warn of near-term pressure from a massive index rebalancing set to trigger billions in sales.
Aluminum prices break the $3,000 per ton barrier for the first time in over three years. Supply caps in China and European constraints drive the rally, with copper and nickel also posting strong gains.
Canadians from coast to coast celebrated the arrival of 2026 with polar plunges, skates, and new beginnings. Discover the new laws, Olympic team news, and top stories shaping the new year.
A look at the new federal and provincial regulations coming into force across Canada in 2026, from policy shifts to public safety updates. Stay informed on what's changing.
Gold and silver fell on the final trading day of 2025 but are set for their biggest annual gains in over four decades. Discover the drivers behind the historic rally and the recent volatility.
Plan your year of stargazing with our complete guide to the eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers, and planetary highlights visible in 2026. Don't miss these cosmic spectacles!
ValOre Metals Corp. CEO Nick Smart reflects on a pivotal 2025, highlighting progress at the Pedra Branca PGE project and outlining an ambitious growth strategy for 2026, aiming to transition to a producer.
The Liberal government has missed its promised pre-Christmas deadline to release the new Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), leaving industry and stakeholders in the dark. Discover the implications for Canada's defence spending and procurement.