Tether says it bought 27 tons of gold in fourth quarter The crypto company has become a significant source of gold demand due to the high speed of purchases it has reported. Reuters | January 26, 2026 | 9:47 am
Goldman’s top precious metals trader exits bank Benjamin Binet-Laisne's departure underscores the challenge for banks in retaining bullion-market traders. Bloomberg News | January 26, 2026 | 9:31 am
Gold price surges beyond $5,100 for new record Spot gold jumped as much as 2.5% to nearly $5,111 per ounce on Monday. Staff Writer | January 26, 2026 | 9:18 am
Ex-Barrick Hemlo logs high-grade gold in new zone Hemlo was created late last year when Calgary-based Carcetti Capital acquired Barrick Mining’s last operating gold mine in Canada. Frédéric Tomesco | January 26, 2026 | 8:45 am
GRAPHIC: Gold price has more room to run, analysts say Analysts expect spot gold prices to climb further toward $6,000 this year on mounting global tensions as well as strong central-bank and retail demand. Reuters | January 26, 2026 | 8:04 am
US agrees to buy 10% of USA Rare Earth in $1.6B deal The proposed investment comprises $277 million in federal funding and $1.3 billion in senior secured loan. Staff Writer | January 26, 2026 | 7:56 am
China to open up nickel and lithium futures to foreign investors Nickel and lithium carbonate are among 14 futures and options products that will be opened up. Bloomberg News | January 26, 2026 | 7:12 am
Century to take 40% of project to build first US aluminum smelter in 46 years Emirates Global Aluminium plans to build the first primary aluminum smelter in the United States in almost 50 years. Reuters | January 26, 2026 | 7:01 am
Pope Leo XIV urges ethical mining in Vatican talks Catholic Church leader met with mining giants at the Vatican to advocate for ethics, workers' rights, and environmental care. Staff Writer | January 26, 2026 | 6:58 am