Gold prices are expected to surge to a record annual average of $4,920 an ounce in 2026 as investor demand strengthens and geopolitical uncertainty continues to bolster the metal’s safe-haven appeal, according to Metals Focus. The London-based precious metals consultancy said in its newly released Gold Focus 2026 report that total gold supply is forecast to rise 3.1% this year, …
Continue ReadingWhile India could become a valuable part of an alternative supply chain, analysts say it is unlikely to replace China any time soon. A new India-US pact on critical minerals has put the spotlight on New Delhi’s potential as an alternative to China, but analysts say despite the country’s significant resources, it is unlikely to dent Beijing’s dominance in the sector …
Continue ReadingResource nationalism is expanding beyond taxes and royalties, forcing lithium and rare earth investors to navigate export controls, production quotas, processing mandates and government intervention as governments compete for control of critical minerals. The shift is turning critical minerals from a traditional mining business into a geopolitical contest, according to global law firm Gibson Dunn. Recent moves by China, the Democratic Republic …
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