Artemis Gold approves $1B Phase 2 expansion of Blackwater mine The expansion would cement Blackwater's position as "one of the lowest-cost and highest-margin gold operations globally," company said. Staff Writer | December 17, 2025 | 10:30 am
Tiernan Gold set to debut on TSX Venture Exchange Tiernan Gold heads to the TSXV with a flagship Chile project and Hochschild as its top shareholder. Staff Writer | December 17, 2025 | 9:44 am
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. Reuters | December 17, 2025 | 8:56 am
Global lithium prices spike but remain below 2024 average, says Cochilco The average price to date is $9,306/ton, 24% lower than the $12,296 registered in 2024. Reuters | December 17, 2025 | 8:39 am
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. Staff Writer | December 17, 2025 | 8:27 am
Indonesia may slash nickel output to steady prices The Indonesian government is proposing a 34% reduction in production from this year’s total to 250 million tonnes next year. Blair McBride | December 17, 2025 | 8:20 am
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. Bloomberg News | December 17, 2025 | 7:56 am
Korea Zinc’s plan to build US smelter would benefit South Korea, minister says Korea Zinc unveiled a plan to build a $7.4 billion critical minerals refinery in Tennessee that will be funded largely by Washington. Reuters | December 17, 2025 | 7:28 am
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. Reuters | December 17, 2025 | 7:21 am