Gold bounces higher as yields and oil drop, but strong resistance lies ahead. Gold has regained some footing after a difficult few weeks, rebounding toward the middle of its recent range as investors reassess the balance between geopolitical risk and rising yields. The metal had come under pressure through April as equities rallied sharply, the dollar firmed and markets reduced …
Continue ReadingThe Washington-based institution says a spike in precious metals values is leading the way in an anticipated double-digit overall metals and minerals price increase in 2026. The World Bank Group, Washington, has predicted that global metals and minerals prices will increase by 17 percent this year, part of its forecast for an overall average commodity price increase of 16 percent. …
Continue ReadingChilean lawmakers have introduced a bill to establish a legal framework governing critical minerals, aiming to secure supply chains and address a regulatory gap without altering existing mining laws. A cross-party group of senators, including Paulina Núñez, José Miguel Calisto, Iván Flores, Gastón Saavedra and Iván Moreira, tabled the proposal, now in its initial constitutional stage and under review by the Senate’s …
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