Silver’s $100 Moment Ignites Fresh Momentum In ETF Plays

Silver ETFs are gaining fresh attention in early 2026. Not only because silver price flew to $100 for the first time in history on Friday morning, but also because investors are looking for assets that can buffer volatility while maintaining exposure to long-term growth themes tied to technology and clean energy. Physically backed silver ETFs and miner-focused funds have delivered some of the …

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Copper tops $13,000 as Trump’s jabs at Fed, allies boost metals

Copper rallied above $13,000 a ton, part of a broad-based surge in metal markets that’s being aided by a weaker dollar as investors rotate away from currencies and sovereign bonds. The industrial metal advanced as much as 3.4% to $13,187.50 a ton on the London Metal Exchange, nearing all-time highs struck earlier this month, while nickel jumped nearly 5% and …

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Oil vs. rare earths: Which will shape the global economy’s future?

Oil shaped the last century, but rare earths may shape the next. As economies electrify and AI expands, control over critical materials is becoming a new source of global power. For much of the past century, oil has been the backbone of the global economy. It fuelled factories, transport, and trade, and helped determine which countries grew rich and which …

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Trump reveals NATO-linked framework on Greenland minerals

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has reached a framework for a deal with NATO regarding the future of Greenland, which would include access to rare-earth mineral rights, Azernews reports via CNBC. Speaking to CNBC after making the initial announcement on Truth Social, Trump said both NATO and the United States would be involved. “They’re going to be involved in …

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Ontario can speed up critical minerals industry and maintain environmental standards, report says

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel discussion at Science North in Sudbury on Wednesday to discuss the future of mining. The conversation centered on a report released by the chamber last month, calling on all levels of government to sharpen their critical mineral strategy. Sudbury chamber president Marie Litalien said it was important that the official launch of …

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Europe Sets Its Sights on Brazil’s Rare Earth Riches

The European Union is actively seeking rare-earth suppliers outside of China, focusing on Brazil, which holds the world’s second-largest resources. The main challenge for Europe is not the rarity of the minerals, but the limited processing capacity, with a target to process 40% of its rare earths domestically by 2030. A potential competition is emerging between the United States and …

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Copper prices rise amid mergers and strong demand forecasts

Copper prices recovered on Tuesday after trending down last week, with analysts forecasting a strong upswing in demand which is expected to provide support for stronger pricing. The allure of copper globally has stirred up merger and acquisition activity in the global mining sector. Anglo American has tied up with Canadian miner, Teck Resources while Rio Tinto and Glencore are …

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Central Asia’s tungsten test: Can Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan redraw US-China critical minerals map?

Explore Kazakhstan’s critical minerals role in the global tungsten market amid changing supply chains and rising prices. Key takeaways: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are emerging as key players in tungsten supply, challenging China’s dominance amid rising prices and export controls The US and China are heavily investing in Central Asia’s tungsten projects, with strategic partnerships and government-backed initiatives Tungsten’s critical role …

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DRC offers manganese, copper‑cobalt, and lithium assets to US investors under minerals pact

The Democratic Republic of Congo has sent Washington a shortlist of state-owned assets – including manganese, copper-cobalt, gold and lithium projects – for U.S. investors to consider as part of a ​minerals partnership, two senior Congolese officials said. The list, delivered to United States officials last week, represents Washington’s most tangible ‌progress in converting peace and investment deals with Congo …

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Gold, silver surge amid Trump Greenland crisis: ‘The debasement trade is on fire’

Gold (GC=F) and silver (SI=F) jumped to fresh records on Tuesday as President Trump doubled down on his pursuit of Greenland, threatening new tariffs on Europe. Gold futures climbed above $4,700 per ounce while silver surged to $95 per ounce, extending a string of record highs that has been building for months. The move followed renewed tariff threats from Trump against European countries, tied …

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