January 27, 2026

Bolivia’s lithium gamble tests US realignment in Latin America

In a new series, MINING.COM explores mining, power, and the Trump administration's strategy in Latin America, starting with Bolivia.

January 26, 2026

Options traders bet gold price to rally more after breaking $5,000

Implied volatility of Comex gold futures climbed to the highest since March 2020, the peak of the pandemic.

January 26, 2026

AME: British Columbia lifts budget to support mineral claims permitting

The province has committed an additional C$3 million to improve the province's mineral claims permitting and consultation framework.

January 26, 2026

Gold’s the 5% hedge, not a trade: Kevin O’Leary

O’Leary, a long-time gold bull, says he has maintained a 5% allocation to gold for decades.

January 26, 2026

Tether says it bought 27 tons of gold in fourth quarter

The crypto company has become a significant source of gold demand due to the high speed of purchases it has reported.

January 26, 2026

Goldman’s top precious metals trader exits bank

Benjamin Binet-Laisne's departure underscores the challenge for banks in retaining bullion-market traders.

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

Ex-Barrick Hemlo logs high-grade gold in new zone

Hemlo was created late last year when Calgary-based Carcetti Capital acquired Barrick Mining’s last operating gold mine in Canada.

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.