January 26, 2026

Goldman’s top precious metals trader exits bank

Benjamin Binet-Laisne's departure underscores the challenge for banks in retaining bullion-market traders.

January 26, 2026

Gold price surges beyond $5,100 for new record

Spot gold jumped as much as 2.5% to nearly $5,111 per ounce on Monday.

January 26, 2026

Ex-Barrick Hemlo logs high-grade gold in new zone

Hemlo was created late last year when Calgary-based Carcetti Capital acquired Barrick Mining’s last operating gold mine in Canada.

January 26, 2026

GRAPHIC: Gold price has more room to run, analysts say

Analysts expect spot gold prices to climb further toward $6,000 this year on mounting global tensions as well as strong central-bank and retail demand.

January 26, 2026

Pope Leo XIV urges ethical mining in Vatican talks

Catholic Church leader met with mining giants at the Vatican to advocate for ethics, workers' rights, and environmental care.

January 26, 2026

Rio2 pours first gold at Fenix mine in Chile

Rio2 has poured first gold at its Fenix mine in Chile as the company shifts from construction into full operations.

January 26, 2026

Zijin to buy Canada’s Allied Gold for $4B cash

A takeover premium, African assets and soaring gold prices highlight how miners are chasing scale as consolidation accelerates.

January 25, 2026

Novagold’s Donlin costs, net value jump in update

Donlin’s net present value is now projected to be $5.1 billion, up from the $3 billion previously.

January 24, 2026

Barrick’s North America spin-off hinges on Newmont’s approval

Newmont has the first right of refusal if Barrick tries to sell its stake in Nevada Gold Mines.

January 24, 2026

Mining stocks on cusp of supercycle as AI boom stokes metals

With a nearly 90% gain since the start of 2025, MSCI’s Metals and Mining Index has beaten semiconductors, global banks and the Magnificent Seven.