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TuesdaySep 29, 2026 10:26 am

Copper Prices Seem to Be Positioning for a Significant Upswing

The price of copper appears to be building the foundation for another potentially significant advance, with the technical picture pointing to possibly higher prices, if the metal can overcome an important resistance level. The setup begins with a notable reversal in copper's recent price action. At the start of this month, the red metal briefly slipped beneath a trendline that had been drawn from its March low. A break below such a trendline can often signal that an established upward structure is losing momentum. In this case, however, copper quickly reclaimed the line, moving back above it just three sessions…

MondaySep 28, 2026 11:15 am

Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) Grows Its Nevada Resource Base as Gold Reclaims Role as a Global Reserve Asset

Disseminated on behalf of Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) and may include paid advertising. New analysis noted that gold is “becoming the reserve asset of a new, multipolar world.” Resource growth is one of the clearest signals a mining company can offer in that environment, and Lahontan Gold Corp. has delivered exactly that. Lahontan is using this expanded resource base to move toward becoming a producer rather than remaining purely an explorer. Gold miners with expanding resources and open mineralization are drawing fresh attention as investors look for ways to participate in a metal that is being redefined…

MondaySep 28, 2026 10:00 am

StanChart Says Structural Factors are Supporting Gold as Fed Hikes Rates

Gold is becoming less sensitive to higher real interest rates, with Standard Chartered highlighting that longer-term structural factors are increasingly helping support the precious metal despite the current Federal Reserve stance. In a recent precious metals report, the company’s Head of Commodities Research Suki Cooper explained that gold had already recovered from the Federal Reserve’s rate increase last week. According to Cooper, investor attention is gradually moving beyond near-term policy toward various concerns, among them currency debasement, de-dollarization, and potential market intervention. While the precious metal is likely to remain volatile, continued purchases by central banks globally and other official-sector…

FridaySep 25, 2026 11:15 am

Nevada Retakes the World’s Top Mining Jurisdiction Ranking, and Lahontan Gold Is Already Permitting a Mine There

Disseminated on behalf of Lahontan Gold Corp. (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) and may include paid advertising. Nevada posted a perfect 100 on the Policy Perception Index, the “report card” executives give governments on regulation, taxation, infrastructure and permitting Santa Fe hosts 2.385 million ounces of pit-constrained gold equivalent, up 22% on the 2024 estimate, and its Phase One oxide plan is now in Nevada state mine permitting Lahontan’s proposed acquisition of Emergent Metals would deliver 100% of West Santa Fe, remove two 1% royalties, and expand its Walker Lane claim package to more than 93 square kilometers Every mining investor…

ThursdaySep 24, 2026 10:00 am

Strong Dollar Weighs on Gold Prices

Last week saw the prices of silver and gold ease in London as a stronger U.S. dollar reduced the precious metals’ recent gains. The greenback climbed to its highest level since late July, while government bonds and stocks globally also retreated after their post-Federal Reserve rebound. Gold priced in U.S. dollars ended the week almost unchanged, while silver maintained much of its recent advance at around $66.30 an ounce, nearly $2 higher. U.S. Treasury yields also moved higher, with the benchmark 10-year yield returning above 5%. That matched the high reached before the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting. The Fed raised…

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

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…

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