January 8, 2026

Philippine central bank gold holdings jump 70% in 2025 to record

Gold holdings rose to an all-time high of $18.6 billion at end-2025, according to central bank data.

January 8, 2026

Greenland miner that surged 80% says rare earth supply in focus

Energy Transition is developing a rare earth project at Kvanefjeld in southern Greenland.

January 8, 2026

Gold reserves in London vaults rise 2.24% in December

The amount of silver held was at 27,818 tons, up 2.3% from November.

January 8, 2026

AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040 — S&P

The consultancy warns new AI, defence and robotics uses could strain copper supply without major gains in mining and recycling.

January 8, 2026

Trump’s Greenland talk brings opportunity, unease for business

The business community is split on the impact of Donald Trump’s renewed interest in the Arctic island.

January 7, 2026

China’s metals in grip of frenzy as investors bet on rally

The total turnover of the Shanghai Futures Exchange’s six base metals contracts, plus gold and silver futures, reached 37.1 trillion yuan in December.

January 7, 2026

Perth Mint’s December gold, silver sales slip versus November

Sales of gold coins and minted bars fell to 35,885 ounces in December, from 66,710 ounces in November.

January 7, 2026

Silver, platinum prices plunge to extend big spike in volatility

“We expect large-scale selling activity to kick off amid significant rebalancing flows from broad commodity indices,” TD Securities strategist said.

January 7, 2026

African states, business groups eyeing stake in De Beers, CEO says

Anglo American, which owns 85% of De Beers, has valued the diamond producer at about $4.9 billion.

January 7, 2026

Gold, silver miners sell stock at fastest pace in over a decade

A flurry of equity raises by the small- and mid-cap precious metals miners comprised the bulk of activity.