US copper tariffs less likely after critical minerals decision: Macquarie Macquarie strategists said the US could delay a final tariff decision until the end of the year. Staff Writer | January 28, 2026 | 10:02 am
Alamos books new gold in Manitoba and Quebec Lynn Lake and Qiqavik are two of the development projects that Toronto-based Alamos is counting on to lift gold production into the next decade. Frédéric Tomesco | January 28, 2026 | 9:21 am
Sibanye hits new high on BlackRock, gold price boosts The world's largest asset management firm has lifted its stake above the 5% threshold. Staff Writer | January 28, 2026 | 9:20 am
India considers tighter mining auction rules to deter laggards Since 2015, the government has auctioned 594 mineral blocks, out of which less than 14% or 82 blocks were operational. Reuters | January 28, 2026 | 8:55 am
Gold price soars past $5,500, silver price nears $118 Spot gold jumped another 2% to a new record of $5,588.36 an ounce. Staff Writer | January 28, 2026 | 8:20 am
Gold CEO ousted over mystery payments returns to African mining Sebastien de Montessus was appointed chief executive officer of Mansa Resources Ltd. to turn around the firm’s flagship Kouroussa mine in Guinea. Bloomberg News | January 28, 2026 | 7:41 am
CME raises silver margins as prices smash records in wild rally Margins will rise to 11% of so-called notional from the current 9% for non-heightened risk profile. Bloomberg News | January 28, 2026 | 7:36 am
China’s precious metals frenzy sparks protest as risks grow Authorities in the southern city of Shenzhen set up a special task force to oversee the operations of a gold-trading platform. Bloomberg News | January 28, 2026 | 7:33 am
France’s Carester teams up with Malaysian miner on rare earth project The separation plant project, which is in its "pilot stage", will include technology transfers to Malaco as well as expertise to ensure environmental compliance. Reuters | January 28, 2026 | 7:22 am