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TuesdayOct 13, 2026 10:00 am

Report Forecasts Doubling of Nickel and Copper Prices by 2035

A recent report highlights that the prices of nickel and copper could potentially double by 2035 as demand from electrification, construction and the global energy transition continues to outpace the ability of miners to add new supply. The report, compiled by Coface, warns that nickel, copper and aluminum markets could face average supply shortfalls of roughly 10 percent of the expected demand by the mid-2030s. Its findings are based on data on consumption, production and pricing from the International Energy Agency, the World Bank, LME, and the U.S. Geological Survey. The company argues that supply growth is likely to remain…

FridayOct 09, 2026 10:00 am

Why the Iran War Has Caused Gold Prices to Drop

Gold is widely considered a safe-haven asset during periods of geopolitical uncertainty. However, since the outbreak of the Iran war, gold prices have fallen by around 13%, surprising investors who expected the metal to benefit from rising tensions. Other major assets have also declined, but not as sharply. The Nasdaq has lost roughly 8% while the S&P 500 is down about 7%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has fallen only around 2%. Several factors help explain gold’s unexpected weakness. First, the metal had already experienced a remarkable rally before the conflict began, with investors responding to other geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and concerns…

ThursdayOct 08, 2026 10:00 am

Chile’s Codelco Secures World Bank Backing for Copper Mine Financing

Codelco, the largest copper mining firm globally, is owned by the nation of Chile. Recently, the company secured a long-term financing arrangement backed by the World Bank. The structure is highlighted as a potential model for countries with vast mineral resources seeking to attract private investments while advancing more sustainable mining. The latest deal involves a fifteen-year loan from HSBC and Santander to the tune of $600 million, supported by a more than $800 million guarantee from the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency. It follows another $700 million+ financing arrangement backed by the agency, bringing the combined value of the two…

WednesdayOct 07, 2026 11:45 am

Numa Numa Resources Inc. Advances a Multiproject Bougainville Portfolio as Metals Prices Surge

Gold, copper supply gap is why a dormant deposit with known reserves, rather than one still being explored, has become a more valuable asset than it was a decade ago. Numa Numa Resources is an infrastructure developer and investor focused on the resources of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, a Papua New Guinea province in the South Pacific. What remains underground at the company’s Panguna Mine is what makes the project significant. Gold has spent 2026 setting records, and copper is running short of the supply the world needs to keep up with demand, a combination that has investors hunting…

TuesdayOct 06, 2026 3:30 pm

LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) Reports New Gold Discovery at Bartec, Expanding Swanson Deposit Potential in Abitibi

Disseminated on behalf of LaFleur Minerals Inc. and may include paid advertising. Near-term gold producer LaFleur Minerals is reporting new gold discovery drill results at its Swanson Gold Project, near its flagship Swanson Gold Deposit within the project. The discovery hole includes a near-surface intersection of 6.05 g/t Au over 8.00 meters, including 14.96 g/t Au over 3.00 meters, at its newly discovered Bartec zone, establishing Bartec as a new priority for further exploration. LaFleur also reports it is negotiating the terms of a definitive agreement for a potential prepayment and offtake financing facility with global metal trader Trafigura Canada…

TuesdayOct 06, 2026 11:15 am

Greenland Mines Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRML) Draws Expert Attention as Greenland’s Rare Earth Race Shifts from Discovery to Delivery

In a recent InvestorNews column, metals market analyst Jack Lifton discussed Greenland’s rare earth projects, noting Greenland Mines’ positioning in the space. The column arrives at a pivotal moment for the company, which closed its acquisition of Sarfartoq on September 1, 2026. After finalizing the acquisition, the company completed a substantial field program that advances the next phase of drilling, technical work and district-scale exploration. As Western governments and manufacturers work to reduce their reliance on Chinese rare earth supply, Greenland has emerged as one of the most closely watched frontiers. The island hosts significant deposits of the magnet metals essential…

TuesdayOct 06, 2026 10:00 am

Gold Continues Rallying as Treasury Yields Drop

Gold prices extended their recovery in European trading last week, gaining for a second consecutive session after its recent low. The rebound was supported by bargain buying, a weaker U.S. dollar and falling Treasury yields, while softer U.S. economic data reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve rate increase in October. Investors are now awaiting additional economic indicators, particularly the August Personal Consumption Expenditures report, to reassess the outlook for U.S. monetary policy. Gold rose 0.5% to $4,202.31 per ounce after opening at $4,182.20 and falling to an intraday low of $4,165.81. The metal gained 1.65% earlier last week, extending its…

MondayOct 05, 2026 10:30 am

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) (FSE:Y2F) Expands Its Nevada Land Package as Gold Trades Near Record Highs

Disseminated on behalf of Lahontan Gold Corp. and may include paid advertising. Gold had an extraordinary run, trading above $5,000 an ounce earlier this year and projected to remain above $5,000 at year end. Lahontan Gold announced a definitive agreement to acquire Emergent Metals Corp., a transaction that would consolidate Lahontan’s ownership of the Santa Fe West property to 100%. “The acquisition of Emergent Metals represents another important step in Lahontan’s disciplined growth strategy,” says company founder. Gold is trading near historic highs, and investors are looking for developers who can turn that price strength into real ounces in the…

FridayOct 02, 2026 10:00 am

Focus Shifts to Renewables Integration as the Energy Transition Speeds Up

The global transition to clean energy is entering a new stage. Utilities are increasingly shifting investment away from simply adding solar and wind capacity and toward the infrastructure needed to integrate growing volumes of renewable electricity into power systems. Across Asia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Oceania, demand for grid equipment and batteries continues to rise, even as purchases of solar systems continue to ease from previous highs. The trend suggests that the focus is moving from generating more renewable power to ensuring existing capacity can be used efficiently and reliably. Solar deployment has expanded rapidly in recent years, leaving…

ThursdayOct 01, 2026 10:00 am

Gold’s Trajectory is Breaking Away from Traditional Correlations

Gold is displaying unusual strength despite a combination of market conditions that would traditionally be expected to weigh heavily on its price. The greenback has strengthened, the Fed remains restrictive, and the 10-year Treasury yield has climbed toward 5.2%, a level not seen in roughly two decades. Under historical relationships, such a rise in Treasury yields should have placed considerable downward pressure on gold. An analysis indicates that, all other factors held constant, a 25bps rise in the yield on 10-year bonds can correspond with approximately a 1.7% drop in the precious metal. Based on that relationship, gold would theoretically…

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