Taylor Swift’s vintage ring shines new light on diamond industry Dealers say her ring has drawn renewed interest in antique stones, prized for what lab-grown diamonds lack: scarcity and story. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 13, 2026 | 10:28 am
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