January 20, 2026

Russia gains $216 billion in gold rally, replacing lost assets

Russia, the world's second-largest gold producer, mines over 300 tonnes/y of the metal.

January 20, 2026

Geopolitics, tight investment to shape mining in 2026: WoodMac

The consultancy says China, US politics and cautious capital will steer metals demand, prices and investment decisions in 2026.

January 19, 2026

Hong Kong billionaire puts quarter of his wealth in gold

The bullish call on gold makes Cheah Cheng Hye a distinct outlier in the world of ultra-high-net-worth investing.

January 19, 2026

Ghana’s mining reforms risk choking investment, says industry body

Africa's top gold producer plans to scrap long-term mining investment stability agreements and double royalties.

January 19, 2026

Lupaka Gold may seize Peru state assets over unpaid $67M arbitration award

Lupaka's chairman Gordon Ellis said it has identified Peru’s national petroleum company Petroperu as potential target.

January 19, 2026

Barrick changes CFO as overhaul continues ahead of possible IPO

Helen Cai, who has served on Barrick’s board since 2021, will take up the role of CFO and senior executive vice president on March 1.

January 19, 2026

Gold, silver prices jump to new records on Greenland dispute

Spot gold surged nearly 2% to a record $4,690.79 per ounce, while spot silver set a new peak of $94.10 per ounce.

January 19, 2026

Montage moves up Côte d’Ivoire gold pour

First gold at Koné is now expected to be produced in the fourth quarter of this year instead of 2027’s second quarter.

January 19, 2026

Perseus confirms second fatality in Ivory Coast mine accident

Company confirmed that a contractor employee passed away, days after an accident near the gold producer's Bagoe mine in Cote d'Ivoire.

January 16, 2026

Indonesian forces rescue 18 Freeport workers from rebel siege in Papua

The workers were fixing one of Freeport's electric towers in Tembagapura district in the mountainous Central Papua province.