Congo pitches new $29 billion iron ore and logistics project The first phase of the project would require the construction of heavy rail and transport on the Congo River. Bloomberg News | January 13, 2026 | 10:11 am
Portugal keen to launch lithium prospecting tender in 2026 With 60,000 tonnes of reserves, Portugal is Europe's top lithium producer. Reuters | January 13, 2026 | 10:04 am
Silver price nears $90 as record run continues Spot prices gained more than 4% on Tuesday morning to set a new all-time high of $89.05 per ounce. Staff Writer | January 13, 2026 | 9:55 am
JPMorgan warns of ‘more volatility’ facing energy transition It’s clear that “oil and gas will remain a meaningful part of the energy mix for the foreseeable future,” analyst said. Bloomberg News | January 13, 2026 | 9:14 am
Record start to 2026 brings prospect of $5,000 gold price into view The metal has gained more than 6% in just 13 days of 2026, after breaking through multiple milestones and gaining 64% last year. Reuters | January 13, 2026 | 9:08 am
Gold price notches new record on inflation data boost Fundamental factors questions over Fed independence continue to support safe-haven gold, analyst said. Staff Writer | January 13, 2026 | 8:45 am
Atex copper-gold drilling in Chile hints at resource growth The update positions Valeriano as competitive for an early-stage copper-gold project exploration project in Chile. Blair McBride | January 13, 2026 | 7:44 am
CME changes margin-setting methodology for precious metals As of January 13, the CME will set margins for gold, silver, platinum and palladium based on a percentage of contract value, it said. Reuters | January 13, 2026 | 7:27 am
Bharat Coking Coal draws $13 billion bids in India IPO The company, which is India's top coking coal miner, received bids for nearly 147 times the number of shares on offer at the end of three days of bidding. Reuters | January 13, 2026 | 7:19 am