Fitch Solutions’ BMI upgrades industrial metals forecasts For copper, the unit sees prices staying elevated through at least mid-2026 and averaging $11,900/t for the year. Staff Writer | February 4, 2026 | 10:07 am
Analysts ramp up gold price forecasts as global uncertainties mount A poll of 30 analysts and traders conducted over the past three weeks returned a median gold forecast of $4,746.50 per troy ounce for 2026. Reuters | February 4, 2026 | 8:46 am
Gold price returns to $5,000 as dip buyers step in Bullion has now recovered nearly half of its losses from Friday's sudden collapse. Staff Writer | February 4, 2026 | 8:40 am
Sprott uranium buying hits milestone but spot price falls Sprott’s energy metal holdings now have a total value of $7.28 billion. Blair McBride | February 4, 2026 | 7:45 am
Fidelity fund that sold gold before crash is ready to buy again “If we see another 5%, 7% correction, I’m buying up,” says Fidelity manager George Efstathopoulos. Bloomberg News | February 4, 2026 | 7:18 am
Idemitsu and partners to build natural graphite anode supply chain Japan relies heavily on imported graphite, making stable sourcing a key challenge. Reuters | February 4, 2026 | 7:10 am
EU to offer US critical minerals partnership to check China The EU is prepared to sign a memorandum of understanding with the US to develop a “Strategic Partnership Roadmap” within three months, Bloomberg reports. Bloomberg News | February 4, 2026 | 4:18 am
Ivanhoe in talks to send Congo zinc to US stockpile Discussions with Gecamines and Mercuria would send Kipushi zinc and critical metals into a new US stockpiling effort. Cecilia Jamasmie | February 4, 2026 | 4:03 am
Tianqi Lithium reprices convertible bond sale after blunder The Chinese lithium giant revised its $375M convertible bond after Hong Kong rules were breached, raising the conversion price. Bloomberg News | February 4, 2026 | 3:54 am