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TuesdaySep 22, 2026 10:00 am

Fed Rate Hike Triggers Drop in Gold Prices

Following a recent meeting conducted by the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee, gold prices came under renewed selling pressure after interest rates rose by 25 basis points. The decision lifted the Federal Funds Target Range to 3.75%–4% and provided fresh support to the dollar, which weighed on the precious metal. The rate increase was widely observed by financial markets because higher U.S. interest rates can reduce the appeal of gold relative to interest-bearing assets. Unlike government bonds, money-market instruments and other fixed-income investments, gold does not generate regular interest or dividend payments. As a result, the opportunity cost of holding…

TuesdaySep 22, 2026 9:00 am

REE, Critical Metals Demand Surging as Western Nations Race to Secure Alternatives

MiningNewsWire Editorial Coverage: Rare earth elements sit quietly inside electric vehicle motors, wind turbines, data centers, advanced defense systems — and much more. Yet one country dominates the mining, refining and magnet production, and global demand keeps climbing. That imbalance has turned the search for new, Western-aligned sources into an urgent economic and security priority. Greenland Mines Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRML) (Profile) has made a significant move in that race, announcing that it has applied to more than double its footprint in West Greenland, which could turn one promising deposit into a full rare earth district. If approved, the move could position…

FridaySep 18, 2026 10:00 am

Expert Says Copper’s Price is Disconnecting from Market Fundamentals tyhu

Copper has emerged as one of the standout commodities in Australia’s mining market this year, with investor enthusiasm for the metal helping drive major producers. The optimism is supported by copper’s importance to electrification, renewable energy and data-center infrastructure. However, analysts are increasingly warning that the rapid rise in copper prices and mining valuations may be running ahead of the commodity’s underlying market fundamentals. Recent data shows copper now represents over 34% of this financial year’s earnings across ASX-listed miners by commodity, slightly ahead of iron ore at 33.4 per cent. Copper futures recently reached a record $14,858.50 a ton…

FridaySep 18, 2026 9:45 am

Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) Moves Cameron REE Project Into Assay Phase as North American Critical-Mineral Supply Chain Gains Focus

Disseminated on behalf of Powermax Minerals Inc. (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF) and may include paid advertising. The company has completed its 2026 field exploration program at the Cameron Rare Earth Element Project in British Columbia. The campaign generated 250 samples, comprising 50 rock-chip, 50 soil and 150 stream-sediment samples, all submitted to AGAT Laboratories for analysis. Assay results will help determine whether previously identified REE anomalies and geological observations warrant additional exploration. Cameron is part of a broader Powermax portfolio spanning Ontario and Wyoming, giving the company exposure to multiple North American REE districts. The company has also advanced exploration…

ThursdaySep 17, 2026 10:00 am

Skilled Worker Shortage Threatens Energy Transition in Europe

Europe’s push toward clean energy is generating employment and economic activity, but a growing shortage of skilled workers could become a major obstacle to the region’s climate ambitions. Electricians, technicians, engineers, plumbers and other specialized workers are increasingly needed to build, install and maintain renewable-energy infrastructure. The European Environment Agency estimates that Europe’s clean-energy sector employed nearly one million people and generated about €138 billion ($159 billion) in economic value in 2023. Its assessment focused on four key technologies: wind power, batteries, solar energy, and heat pumps. Wind energy was the largest employer, supporting roughly 273,500 jobs, followed by solar…

TuesdaySep 15, 2026 10:00 am

Gold Stutters as Rate Hike Odds Increase

The prices of precious metals, particularly gold, came under pressure at the end of last week as investors increased their expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike at its upcoming policy meeting. Meanwhile, trade figures from China highlighted a sharp rise in Russian gold entering the country through Hong Kong. Spot gold in London fell as much as 1% to around $4,385 an ounce before recovering above the closely watched $4,400 mark. The decline followed the previous week’s 1.2% drop, triggered by stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data that pushed the market-implied probability of a September rate increase close to 60%.…

FridaySep 11, 2026 10:00 am

Study Highlights the Continuing Importance of Gold-Silver Ratio

A recent study highlighted in the Silver Institute’s latest report suggests that the gold-to-silver ratio is still a useful indicator for assessing silver’s potential price direction, despite claims that the measure has become outdated. The ratio represents the total ounces of silver required to purchase an ounce of gold at current spot prices. Historically, it has moved toward a long-term average of roughly 60:1. When the ratio rises significantly above this level, it can indicate that silver is relatively undervalued compared with gold, potentially creating room for silver to outperform. Conversely, a sharp decline below the long-term average may signal that silver is overvalued relative to gold and could face downward pressure. Currently, the ratio stands at approximately 67:1, remaining above its historical equilibrium. Research…

FridaySep 11, 2026 9:45 am

Greenland Mines Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRML) Key Points to Watch Include Rare Earths Closing, Drill Results and Growing AnorTech Stake

Completion of Sarfartoq acquisition announced following formal approval from Greenland government. The 2026 Skaergaard field season is now in its active phase and should generate results before the Arctic season ends. An updated Sarfartoq resource estimate is in progress, and AnorTech stake option is worth tracking closely. Every small-cap mining stock eventually reaches a stretch where several catalysts line up in close succession. That stretch turns a quiet chart into something worth watching closely. For Greenland Mines (NASDAQ: GRML) that stretch is now. Four items are converging: the close of its rare earths acquisition following government approval, the end of…

WednesdaySep 09, 2026 10:30 am

Greenland Mines Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRML) Completes Rare Earths Acquisition, Cementing Shift from Single Bet to Balanced Portfolio

The company’s original flagship asset is Skaergaard, a palladium-gold-platinum deposit in southeast Greenland. Greenland Mines has completed its acquisition of Neo North Star Resources Inc., bringing the Sarfartoq rare earths project in southwest Greenland into the company’s portfolio. Both projects sit inside Greenland, a jurisdiction the company describes as mining friendly, with a modern regulatory regime and no third-party royalties layered onto either asset. Junior mining stocks live and die by a single number: The price of whatever metal sits beneath their flagship projects. When that price falls, so does the company, regardless of how good the geology is. It…

WednesdaySep 09, 2026 10:00 am

Gold Could Retreat Further as Momentum Fades, WGC Says

The latest insights from the World Gold Council suggest that gold prices may face additional downside as the current momentum diminishes. This outlook comes amid conflicting signals from the U.S. Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve, which have created a complex environment for the precious metal. According to council analysts, the Treasury appears to favor lower yields, signaling a desire to keep borrowing costs subdued. Conversely, the Federal Reserve is focused on tightening monetary policy to curb inflation, even if that means risking economic growth. These conflicting goals have created a delicate balancing act. The Fed’s more aggressive stance, especially after Federal Reserve Chair Warsh's hawkish comments last week, has sparked market reactions. The sharp increase in the two-year…

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