December 17, 2025

Gold price to glitter again next year despite biggest gain since 1979

Analysts at JP Morgan, Bank of America and Metals Focus now see bullion hitting $5,000 per troy ounce in 2026.

December 17, 2025

Silver price surpasses $66 for first time

Spot silver surged as much as 4% to a new all-time high of $66.50 per ounce.

December 17, 2025

Scotiabank plans to revive metals desk as prices soar

The Canadian bank has hired recruiters to reach out to commodities traders, sales specialists and strategists to staff the unit.

December 17, 2025

Gold and uranium boost Namibia’s tax revenue after diamond prices plunge

Diamond income has traditionally boosted Namibia's state coffers, accounting for about 30% of export earnings.

December 17, 2025

Zimbabwe scraps gold royalty hike, sets higher threshold for windfall tax

A royalty rate of 5% would continue to apply for gold prices between $1,200 and $5,000 per ounce, according to the revised budget bill.

December 16, 2025

McEwen has Mexico environmental OK for El Gallo mine

Start of Phase 1 mill construction is targeted for mid-2026, with first gold pour to follow a year later.

December 16, 2025

Seabridge to spin out Northwest Territories gold project

The move, says Seabridge's chairman and CEO Rudi Fronk, would single out what the company views as a "valuable" asset.

December 16, 2025

Tahltan Nation backs Skeena’s Eskay Creek gold project in British Columbia

The Tahltan Central Government board of directors may consider granting consent for the Eskay Creek project in January.

December 16, 2025

Ivory Coast miners start paying higher royalties after failed resistance

The African nation replaced the previous 3% to 6% range linked to contract terms with a flat 8% rate.

December 15, 2025

Barrick regains Mali mine along with three tons of its gold

The move follows an agreement reached last month that ended a two-year standoff between Barrick and Mali’s government.