Ukraine, US to scout for minerals deal investment projects Ukraine's Economy Minister Oleksiy Sobolev said the government wanted to identify three pilot investment projects within the next 18 months. Reuters | September 13, 2025 | 3:23 pm
BHP Xplor launches search for 2026 cohort Participants can receive up to $500,000 in equity-free funding. Staff Writer | September 12, 2025 | 3:43 pm
Gold price rises toward record as ETFs expand in run-up to Fed meeting Bullion-backed ETFs have expanded by almost 17 tons. Bloomberg News | September 12, 2025 | 2:00 pm
‘Paper gold is over’ as BRICS nations build dollar-free payments Canadian dealmaker Frank Giustra says the age of paper gold is ending as BRICS nations stand up a parallel financial system that routes around the US dollar. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | September 12, 2025 | 1:20 pm
Indonesia cites lack of forestry permits in land seizures from nickel miners President Prabowo Subianto said last week that more than 1,000 illegal mining operations were identified. Reuters | September 12, 2025 | 11:20 am
UBS gold price target raised to $3,800 by year-end The Swiss bank also revised its estimate for gold exchange-traded fund holdings, projecting levels to exceed 3,900 metric tons by the end of 2025. Reuters | September 12, 2025 | 10:43 am
Exxon CEO says new form of graphite boosts EV battery life, extends range The invention is being tested by several EV manufacturers. Bloomberg Mercury | September 12, 2025 | 10:41 am
China proposes rule changes to ease gold imports and exports The country plans to expand the use of “multi-use permits,” a faster approval system, by increasing the number of ports that can accept them. Bloomberg News | September 12, 2025 | 10:34 am
Anglo’s swoop for Teck leaves bigger mining rivals on back foot The merger has left obvious interlopers such as BHP Group and Rio Tinto with limited room for maneuver as things stand. Bloomberg News | September 12, 2025 | 10:26 am