US in talks to establish $5B critical minerals fund: report

View: Source The US International Development Finance Corp (DFC) is in talks with New York-based Orion Resource Partners to establish a fund of up to $5 billion for investments in critical minerals, Bloomberg reported. According to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified because the discussions are private, the proposed venture would involve both parties contributing equal amounts …

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Alongside Gold, Silver Is Benefiting From Potential Rate Cuts

View: Source The prospect of interest rate cuts this month and through the rest of the year is elevating prices for gold, but silver is also benefiting. The precious/industrial metal crossed the $40 price mark in the first week of September, which it hasn’t done since 2011. Silver is also reaping the benefits of a move into safe haven assets as …

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Beyond Gold & Silver: Platinum and Uranium Signal New Opportunities

View: Source Gold and silver have dominated market headlines in 2025, with gold rallying nearly 38% YTD and silver soaring more than 43%. Both metals have benefited from the weaker dollar, Fed rate-cut expectations, geopolitical uncertainty, and India’s festive buying demand. Yet, the 2025 metals story extends far beyond bullion. Investors are turning to other under-the-radar commodities that are now outperforming traditional safe havens. …

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