JPMorgan sees $8,000 gold price by decade end This scenario could happen if investors increase their allocations into gold from 3% to 4.6% of portfolios, the analysts said. Staff Writer | January 29, 2026 | 12:12 pm
Global gold demand hits record high in 2025, WGC says Global gold demand rose by 1% in 2025 to 5,002 metric tons. Reuters | January 29, 2026 | 12:10 pm
China’s metals mania sends copper price soaring past $14,500/t Copper surged by the most in more than 16 years. Bloomberg News | January 29, 2026 | 11:30 am
Union for Chile’s Mantoverde mine calls on workers to reject contract offer The mine on Wednesday presented a new offer to workers, which the union said was worse than a previous proposal. Reuters | January 29, 2026 | 10:50 am
Gold price pulls back after surge towards $5,600 Gold prices retreated on Thursday during what was its most volatile trading session in three months. Staff Writer | January 29, 2026 | 10:48 am
Brazilian authorities find erosion at Vale unit after water overflow The suspension at Viga will last until the firm presents reports that show it can re-establish environmental control of the project. Reuters | January 29, 2026 | 10:08 am
Uranium entering multi-year structural bull market: report Analysts at Teniz Capital see uranium as one of the "most promising plays" in the energy sector, forecasting prices to rise by three or even four-fold. Staff Writer | January 29, 2026 | 10:02 am
Caterpillar tops estimates as data centers lift power demand Caterpillar is among the world’s top makers of mining and construction equipment. Bloomberg News | January 29, 2026 | 7:49 am
Saudi’s Manara sounds out firms over push into metals trading Manara Minerals Investment Co. has held discussions with traders including Glencore and Mercuria Energy about forming a partnership. Bloomberg News | January 29, 2026 | 7:46 am