Governments are hoarding commodities beyond gold — and it’s fueling price swings, Goldman Sachs says

Gold’s rally highlights a broader shift toward “insurance”-type commodity demand, Goldman says. Private investors are joining governments in turning to hard assets for diversification. Policy responses to supply shocks are fragmenting markets and raising price volatility. Gold’s historic rally isn’t just about precious metals. It’s part of a broader shift in how governments and investors are treating commodities, according to Goldman …

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Trump’s Lust for Greenland’s Rare Earth Minerals Faces Harsh Arctic Realities

Experts cite the difficulties of mining in an inhospitable, fast-changing polar environment. President Donald Trump has been voicing interest in exploiting Greenland’s mineral wealth since his first term in office, when he started talking about possibly seizing the autonomous territory. His threats of a hostile takeover have eased, but amid the focus on national security issues, access to critical minerals is …

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What Silver and Gold’s Recent Crash Tells Us About the Market

Silver and gold prices crashed abruptly on Jan. 30. Silver and gold are what you might normally load up on if you’re worried about where the economy might be headed. And over the past several months, the prices of these metals have been soaring. With such significant price movements, you might be led to believe that many investors are worried …

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India holds talks with Brazil, Canada, France and Netherlands on critical minerals

India is in talks with Brazil, Canada, France and the Netherlands over potential agreements on critical minerals, as New Delhi steps up efforts to secure supplies needed for its energy transition and industrial strategy, Reuters reported. The discussions, led by India’s Ministry of Mines, focus on cooperation across exploration, extraction, processing and recycling of minerals such as lithium and rare …

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Rare earth potential discovered in eight Indonesian blocks

As the largest economy in South East Asia, Indonesia holds vast reserves of critical minerals including REEs. Indonesia has identified eight mining blocks that hold significant potential for rare earth elements (REEs), with plans for two research initiatives aimed at enhancing rare earth processing technology. This development was announced by Brian Yuliarto, the head of Indonesia’s Mineral Industry Agency, reported Reuters. …

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Brazil will avoid exclusive agreements on critical minerals

Brazil intends to avoid exclusivity agreements with other countries regarding its critical minerals, remaining open to seeking partnerships with various nations. Recently, the administration of the president of the United States, Donald Trump, announced details of the Project Vault, an initiative led by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), which seeks to establish a domestic strategy to guarantee the supply …

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How Much Higher Will Gold Go?

The price of gold soared by more than 60% in 2025 — more than triple the gains seen in the S&P 500. During the final stretch of 2025, investors gradually began to rotate capital out of volatile growth stocks and seek more durable safe havens. Specifically, the spot price of gold soared 26% during the fourth quarter, and rose 65% during the …

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