Gold’s the 5% hedge, not a trade: Kevin O’Leary O’Leary, a long-time gold bull, says he has maintained a 5% allocation to gold for decades. Staff Writer | January 26, 2026 | 10:54 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
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
Rio2 pours first gold at Fenix mine in Chile Rio2 has poured first gold at its Fenix mine in Chile as the company shifts from construction into full operations. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 26, 2026 | 5:55 am