BHP Earnings: BHP reported a 9% rise in underlying profit to US$13.2bn for 2025/26, with copper driving 54% of group earnings as iron ore shipments hit records. Community Pressure in Mexico: Endeavour Silver suspended operations at its Terronera mine after an Ejido “illegal blockade” over road maintenance and water access, with a reduced crew staying on for safety. Uranium Project Milestone (Canada): NexGen Energy held the groundbreaking for its $2.2bn Rook I uranium mine in Saskatchewan, positioning it as a major future supply source. Ghana Gold Rankings: Ghana climbed to sixth globally in 2025 gold output at 185 tonnes, overtaking the US as Nevada production issues weighed on US totals. OTC Listing Push (Gold): Blue Jay Gold won OTCQB approval for US trading under JAYGF, aiming to broaden its investor audience alongside its Steller drill program. Illegal Mining Crackdown (Philippines): Authorities seized heavy equipment worth P28m in Cagayan de Oro tied to alleged illegal gold mining, pending technical verification. Seabed Mining Process (US): BOEM advanced the Mariana Trench offshore mineral leasing notice, drawing criticism over limited consultation and irreversible ecosystem risks. Rare Earths Scrutiny (US): The Bitterroot National Forest opened public comment on the Sheep Creek rare earth exploration project near the West Fork headwaters. Leadership Change (Gold): K92 Mining announced CEO succession, with John Lewins stepping to non-executive chair and David Medilek taking the CEO role from Oct. 1. Mining Trust Theme (South Africa): A commentary argues mines often confuse engagement with social licence, warning that trust is the real currency for long-term investment. Copper Market Watch: Multiple reports point to copper’s strength and supply constraints as key drivers for miners and project valuations.