Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich calls for U.S. Gold Commission

Bullion traded near $2,670 an ounce — touching the highest since mid-December.

Vincent Lau will take over the CFO role after serving as Wheaton's vice president of finance for more than a decade.

The Toronto-based company produced 452,523 oz. gold last year, it said Thursday.

Copper and silver futures in New York are surging above rival international price benchmarks as traders ramp up bets that Donald Trump will impose hefty import tariffs.