January 5, 2026

Venezuela’s oil and mining sectors: large potential, weak infrastructure

A 2018 report estimated coal reserves of roughly 3 billion metric tons and 407,885 metric tons of nickel reserves.

January 5, 2026

Azerbaijan’s oil fund earned more than $10B from gold investments, president says

The country took a strategic decision last year to boost its gold reserves.

January 5, 2026

Suspected jihadists attack Mali’s Morila mine

Armed men on Saturday attacked the mine, for which US-based Flagship Gold signed an investment agreement last year.

January 5, 2026

Gold price rises to weekly high on US-Venezuela fallout

Spot gold hit a one-week high of $4,455.42 per ounce, about $100 shy of its record high.

January 5, 2026

Andurand’s hedge fund pared 2025 loss to 40% on metals rally

With no set risk limits, Andurand’s Discretionary Enhanced fund often sees double-digit gains and losses.

January 2, 2026

Northern Star shares fall after miner cuts production forecast

The miner has revised down its annual production guidance to 1.6 million to 1.7 million ounces from 1.7 million to 1.8 million ounces.

January 2, 2026

Zijin Mining plans gold output push after record profit

China’s largest mining company is planning double-digit growth for its gold and copper production in 2026

December 31, 2025

RERATED: Top 50 mining companies soar past $2 trillion valuation

The world’s 50 biggest mining stocks add nearly $900 billion in value after a bombshell 2025 as gold, silver and copper prices surge.

December 31, 2025

Gold and silver prices stumble at the end of best year since the 1970s

Both metals are on track for their best year since 1979.

December 31, 2025

Gold price: Most popular stories of 2025

The running theme for gold in 2025 is breaking records.