January 8, 2026

Philippine central bank gold holdings jump 70% in 2025 to record

Gold holdings rose to an all-time high of $18.6 billion at end-2025, according to central bank data.

January 8, 2026

AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040 — S&P

The consultancy warns new AI, defence and robotics uses could strain copper supply without major gains in mining and recycling.

January 7, 2026

African states, business groups eyeing stake in De Beers, CEO says

Anglo American, which owns 85% of De Beers, has valued the diamond producer at about $4.9 billion.

January 7, 2026

De Beers bets on India’s rich to boost natural diamond demand

The unit of Anglo American is opening its fifth and largest global ‘Forevermark’ store in Mumbai this week.

January 7, 2026

Pressure for Indonesian quota U-turn is a risk for nickel price rally

Following its announcement of mining curbs in December, prices of nickel have steadily gained more than 30%.

January 7, 2026

Asian rare earth stocks surge on new China-Japan export curbs

The gains came after Beijing said all dual-use items are banned from being exported to Japan for military use.

January 6, 2026

Nova Minerals downplays report of sourcing antimony from Pakistan

Financial Times recently reported that Nova would buy over 100 tonnes of Pakistani antimony concentrates for about $2 million early in 2026.

January 6, 2026

Copper prices hit yet another record on supply and tariff fears

Supply disruptions, tariff fears and strong demand expectations pushed copper past $13,000, raising questions about the rally's limits.

January 5, 2026

Coal India met coal unit sets price for $119 million IPO

The company expects India’s demand for the fuel to rise annually at an average rate of 4% through 2030.

January 5, 2026

Most mineral and metal prices to edge higher in 2026, BMI forecasts

Country risk team expects broad tariff uncertainty to continue to decline over 2026.