Central banks ‘scoop up a load’ of gold in bumpy first quarter Net official-sector purchases totaled 244 tons in the three months, up from 208 tons in the previous quarter. Bloomberg News | April 29, 2026 | 7:25 am
India’s gold investment demand tops jewellery for first time ever in March quarter Investment demand in the March quarter surged 52% from a year earlier to 82 metric tons. Reuters | April 29, 2026 | 7:14 am
Vedanta’s quarterly profit nearly doubles on metal price surge Its aluminum business is the biggest in India and contributes to nearly 40% of the company's revenue. Reuters | April 29, 2026 | 7:05 am
Mining deals hit $21.6B in strongest Q1 since 2023 Quarterly mining M&A reaches record as firms chase secure supply chains and pivot toward strategic partnerships globally. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 29, 2026 | 6:03 am
Alphamin posts record profit, boosts dividend payout High-grade assets and strong tin prices drive Alphamin’s rising output, margins and shareholder returns. Staff Writer | April 29, 2026 | 4:40 am
First Quantum loss widens on costs, output dips Costs are rising, but First Quantum is betting on volume growth and Panama’s stockpile processing to shift momentum later this year. Cecilia Jamasmie | April 29, 2026 | 4:09 am
Vale posts 36% rise in Q1 profit on more sales, higher prices Net profit in the January-March period came in at $1.89 billion, below the $2.05 billion predicted by analysts. Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 3:55 pm
Grupo Mexico reports Q1 profit up 57% Revenue for the group, a top copper producer, increased to $5.57 billion in the quarter. Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 2:36 pm
Zijin plans $1.5 billion investment for La Arena copper mine The company believes Peru maintains fiscal and financial stability and key mining potential for investment in the sector. Reuters | April 28, 2026 | 1:51 pm