Glencore to back Kazakh entrepreneur’s purchase of 40% stake in ERG, FT reports The London-listed miner has proposed a $800 million upfront pre-payment in exchange for future shipments of ferrochrome. Reuters | March 5, 2026 | 10:55 am
Gold price declines on inflation fears, liquidity stress Spot gold fell by as much as 1.5% to $5,053 an ounce, erasing all of its gains for this week. Staff Writer | March 5, 2026 | 10:49 am
Resolute Mining grows gold inventory with Côte d’Ivoire additions The updated resource totals 347 million tonnes grading 1.6 grams of gold per tonne, containing over 17.63 million ounces. Staff Writer | March 5, 2026 | 10:14 am
Codelco, Microsoft team up on AI & analytics initiatives The partnership will cover areas such as AI, advanced analytics, automation and cybersecurity. Staff Writer | March 5, 2026 | 8:56 am
Polish central bank chief weighs gold sales to fund defense Poland’s central bank has been the world’s biggest reported buyer of gold. Bloomberg News | March 5, 2026 | 8:29 am
Trafigura said to strike deal to buy Venezuela gold in US pact Venezuelan-owned Minerven will sell 650 kilograms to 1,000 kilograms of gold dore bars to the trading house, Bloomberg reports. Bloomberg News | March 5, 2026 | 8:21 am
Gold Reserve, other miners receive US license to negotiate Venezuela return The company operated the Brisas gold mine in Venezuela's Orinoco Arc until 2009. Reuters | March 5, 2026 | 8:13 am
US Antimony receives $27M Defense Production Act funding US Antimony is expected to use the funds modernize and expand its existing Montana facility. Staff Writer | March 5, 2026 | 7:59 am
Pan American’s largest silver mine just got bigger New high-grade veins discovered at La Colorada highlight exploration upside and could expand resources ahead of June update. Staff Writer | March 5, 2026 | 7:23 am