January 27, 2026

Calls grow for Germany to repatriate US-held gold

The European nation currently has the world's second-largest gold reserves.

January 27, 2026

How long would critical minerals last in a supply shock?

Strategic reserves look reassuring, but most major economies would run short of key minerals within weeks of a disruption.

January 27, 2026

Turkey copper mine owners are said to hire Goldman for sale

The conglomerates are seeking offers for part or all of Acacia Mining Enterprises, which own the Gokirmak mine in Kastamonu province.

January 27, 2026

Met coal pipeline grows despite demand slide: report

Urgewald flags 273 met coal projects as investors tighten rules amid rising pollution and habitat loss in key regions.

January 26, 2026

Ionic Rare Earths bags $16 million UK grant for Belfast recycling plant

The recycling plant in Belfast is expected to produce 400 metric tons of high-purity separated magnet rare earths oxides per year.

January 26, 2026

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.

January 26, 2026

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.

January 23, 2026

ERG earmarks $1B for Kazakhstan operations

Operations of the private, Luxembourg-headquartered miner in Kazakhstan represent more than one-third of the country’s metals and mining industry.

January 23, 2026

Copper price rallies back above $13,000 on supply worries

Year to date, the industrial metal has risen more than 6%, pacing closely with gold.

January 23, 2026

German precious metals refiner Heraeus hit with fraud probe

The Frankfurt prosecutors’ office said it’s conducting an investigation into 16 suspects.