January 26, 2026 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.
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 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.
January 26, 2026 Century to take 40% of project to build first US aluminum smelter in 46 years Emirates Global Aluminium plans to build the first primary aluminum smelter in the United States in almost 50 years.
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 25, 2026 Trump administration to acquire 10% of USA Rare Earth in $1.6B deal Reuters said the US government plans to make a separate $1 billion private investment, and both deals will be unveiled on Monday.
January 25, 2026 Novagold’s Donlin costs, net value jump in update Donlin’s net present value is now projected to be $5.1 billion, up from the $3 billion previously.
January 24, 2026 Barrick’s North America spin-off hinges on Newmont’s approval Newmont has the first right of refusal if Barrick tries to sell its stake in Nevada Gold Mines.
January 24, 2026 Mining stocks on cusp of supercycle as AI boom stokes metals With a nearly 90% gain since the start of 2025, MSCI’s Metals and Mining Index has beaten semiconductors, global banks and the Magnificent Seven.
January 23, 2026 EnergyX enters nuclear materials market The company has launched a new proprietary nuclear materials technology platform: NUKE-it.
Hecla nearly doubles exploration budget The Idaho-based miner said it will spend $55 million on its projects in Nevada and producing assets. February 13, 2026 | 09:01 am
