Infographic: Global gold demand Global gold demand is being reshaped by shifting sovereign reserve strategies. Anthony Vaccaro, with files from Ali Ravaghi | Creative design: James Alafriz | February 5, 2026 | 1:05 pm
Copper price dips below $13,000 with stockpiles, China demand in focus Investors focused on rising inventories and waning appetite from Chinese buyers, even after some dip-buying emerged earlier this week. Bloomberg News | February 5, 2026 | 12:52 pm
Utah rare earth miner Ionic eyes IPO in 2027 The proposed move comes just weeks after the company confirmed the Silicon Ridge discovery. Staff Writer | February 5, 2026 | 12:02 pm
VRIC Video: Beaty sees Canada-led growth after Equinox sheds Brazil Equinox Gold expects its two new Canadian mines to drive a step-change in production as it shifts toward a North America–weighted portfolio. Northern Miner Staff | February 5, 2026 | 11:03 am
Environmental groups sue EU commission over Portugal lithium mine Projects like Savannah's in Portugal are seen as a key test of Europe's ability to produce lithium. Reuters | February 5, 2026 | 10:19 am
Chinese trader who made $3 billion on gold bets big against silver Billionaire trader Bian Ximing now holds a short that stands at about 450 tons of silver, or 30,000 contracts. Bloomberg News | February 5, 2026 | 10:13 am
Cornish Metals receives $225M funding interest from US EXIM The funding would be conditional on the mine providing the US with "a responsible supply" of tin, EXIM said. Staff Writer | February 5, 2026 | 10:05 am
Silver price plunges again as volatility remains high Silver is now trading at 35% below last month's all-time high. Staff Writer | February 5, 2026 | 9:02 am
Barrick eyes US assets IPO, confirms CEO Barrick’s North American assets “are likely to be an acquisition target and logical fit for Newmont” analyst said. Frédéric Tomesco | February 5, 2026 | 8:25 am