Silver, platinum prices plunge to extend big spike in volatility “We expect large-scale selling activity to kick off amid significant rebalancing flows from broad commodity indices,” TD Securities strategist said. Bloomberg News | January 7, 2026 | 1:38 pm
African states, business groups eyeing stake in De Beers, CEO says Anglo American, which owns 85% of De Beers, has valued the diamond producer at about $4.9 billion. Reuters | January 7, 2026 | 12:15 pm
Gold, silver miners sell stock at fastest pace in over a decade A flurry of equity raises by the small- and mid-cap precious metals miners comprised the bulk of activity. Bloomberg News | January 7, 2026 | 12:04 pm
De Beers bets on India’s rich to boost natural diamond demand The unit of Anglo American is opening its fifth and largest global ‘Forevermark’ store in Mumbai this week. Bloomberg News | January 7, 2026 | 11:10 am
Column: US tariff pull on copper drains China’s bonded warehouses China's exports of refined copper surged to record levels last year as the world's top buyer found itself in unusual competition with the US for spare metal. Reuters | January 7, 2026 | 10:40 am
Strike continues at Capstone Copper’s Mantoverde mine after negotiations fail The union in a statement said it expected a lengthy strike and that the mine was almost completely shut down. Reuters | January 7, 2026 | 10:06 am
Gold overtakes US bonds as largest foreign reserve asset The value of gold held by foreign central banks is now approaching the $4 trillion mark. Staff Writer | January 7, 2026 | 9:52 am
Codelco delivers on copper growth goal — by slimmest of margins Codelco is targeting another modest increase this year, with output budgeted at 1.344 million tons. Bloomberg News | January 7, 2026 | 9:07 am
Pressure for Indonesian quota U-turn is a risk for nickel price rally Following its announcement of mining curbs in December, prices of nickel have steadily gained more than 30%. Reuters | January 7, 2026 | 9:00 am