October 9, 2025

China’s gold buyers squeezed by record-breaking price surge

China's economic troubles, including a weak property market, have boosted people's appetite for gold as an investment.

October 9, 2025

China expands rare earth restrictions, targets defence, semiconductor users

Exports of 12 rare earths are now restricted after the Ministry of Commerce added five - holmium, erbium, thulium, europium and ytterbium - to the list.

October 9, 2025

Anglo American draws Botswana into $5B De Beers sale talks

Anglo will hold direct talks with selected bidders alongside Botswana, which owns 15% of De Beers through its Debswana joint venture.

October 9, 2025

Over 25% of global copper supply trapped by ESG roadblocks — study

The US, Peru, Chile and Panama hold some of the largest reserves now off the market due to environmental, social, and governance hurdles.

October 9, 2025

Franco-Nevada taps Western Australia for next phase of growth

CEO Paul Brink announced two new hires in Western Australia, signalling support for junior gold developers in the resource-rich state.

October 8, 2025

Gold price falls from record as traders take profit after torrid rally

Bullion declined as much as 0.7% in early Asia trading on Thursday to around $4,015 an ounce.

October 8, 2025

Orion confirms talks with Trump administration on mining partnership

Bloomberg reported last month that the US International Development Finance Corp. is in talks to establish a $5 billion fund as a joint venture with Orion.

October 8, 2025

Palladium price rides precious metals rally to two-year high

Year to date, palladium is up by nearly 49%.

October 8, 2025

Mercuria’s new metals unit reaps $300 million so far this year

Mercuria became one of the largest importers of copper cathode into the US as traders rushed to draw down global inventories.

October 8, 2025

Umicore shares jump as refiner sells gold to cash in on rally

Company said it will generate €410 million ($477 million) in cash from selling its gold inventories.