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Franco-Nevada Secures $155 Million Financing Package to Advance Bullabulling Gold Project, Australia
February 24, 2026
Franco-Nevada has entered into an agreement to acquire a $120 million (A$170 million) gross royalty from Minerals 260 Limited to support its development of the Bullabulling Gold Project located in Western Australia. Additionally, Franco-Nevada has agreed to subscribe for $35
LunR Royalties to Acquire a Life-of-Mine Silver Stream on Fruta Del Norte Mine for $670M, Ecuador
February 24, 2026
LunR Royalties has entered into a binding term sheet with Lundin Gold to acquire a life-of-mine (LOM) silver stream on the Fruta Del Norte Gold Mine (FDN) in Ecuador, owned and operated by Lundin Gold. “This is a transformational acquisition
Robex Resources Pours First Gold at Kiniéro Gold Project in Guinea, West Africa
February 23, 2026
West African gold producer and developer Robex Resources has poured first gold on schedule and within budget at its Kiniéro Gold Project in Guinea, West Africa. “This is a major milestone for Robex, and every member of our team should
West Wits Mining Opens Qala Shallows Underground Gold Mine, South Africa
February 20, 2026
West Wits Mining has officially opened its Qala Shallows Underground Mine west of Johannesburg, marking the first new underground gold mine to be developed in South Africa in 15 years. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Mineral and
Caterpillar Bolsters Mining Technology Solutions with RPMGlobal Acquisition
February 19, 2026
Caterpillar has acquired RPMGlobal. an Australian-based mining software company. The acquisition expands Caterpillar’s portfolio of data-driven mining technology and software solutions that help customers plan, operate, and manage their sites more efficiently. “Acquiring RPMGlobal is a notable milestone supporting our
Peabody’s Centurion Mine to Begin Longwall Mining Ahead of Schedule, Australia
February 18, 2026
Longwall mining is expected to begin this week at Peabody’s Centurion Hard Coking Coal Mine in the Bowen Basin. The company revealed the start-up date — which is two months ahead of the original target — in its quarterly report.
Fatality at Rio Tinto’s Simandou Project in Guinea, West Africa
February 16, 2026
Rio Tinto has confirmed the death of an employee of a contracting company following an incident at the SimFer Mine Site in Nzérékoré, Guinea on Saturday, February 14. “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family, friends and colleagues
Ivanhoe Mines Produces First Anode from Kamoa-Kakula Copper Smelter, DRC
February 13, 2026
Ivanhoe Mines said the first copper anodes were produced by Kamoa-Kakula’s on-site, state-of-the-art 500,000-tonne-per-annum direct-to-blister copper smelter, approximately five weeks after the commencement of the smelter’s heat-up and one week after the first feed of concentrate. “The first production of
McEwen Secures Key Permit for El Gallo Mine, Mill Construction to Begin Mid-2026, Mexico
February 12, 2026
McEwen said the extension of its environmental impact assessment for the El Gallo Mine has been granted by the Mexican government. This approval is a critical step that will allow McEwen to begin phase 1 mill construction. The company is
Rhodes Ridge JV Partners Begin $191 Million Feasibility Study, Australia
February 11, 2026
The Rhodes Ridge joint venture has approved a $191 million (A$294 million) feasibility study to progress development of the first phase of the Rhodes Ridge Project, one of the world’s best undeveloped iron ore deposits, in Western Australia’s Pilbara. The
