Mining & Resources
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Congo’s Mineral Boom: US Moves to Challenge China’s Grip
Congo is planning to send the United States a list of mining projects soon. Mines Minister Louis Watum said it will be used for commercial talks. He emphasized that this is strictly business. The country is not giving anything away for free and no special deals are included. Key Minerals Congo has a lot of…
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Precious Metals Stay Strong as Investors Seek Safety
Gold stayed close to record highs on January 13, 2026. Investors reacted to renewed political pressure on the Federal Reserve. The metal traded around $4,590 an ounce after a 2% jump the day before. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said a possible investigation into his actions could be politically motivated. What is Driving the MarketInvestors are…
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Australia Steps Up Challenge to China’s Critical Minerals Hold
Australia is finally putting real money into critical minerals. The government plans to spend A$1.2 billion, about $800 million, to buy key minerals from local producers. They will hold them in a strategic reserve. The goal is simple. Secure supply for defense and high-tech industries. Support local miners. Reduce reliance on China. China still controls…
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Big Mining Moves: Rio Tinto Talks Acquisition of Glencore
Rio Tinto and Glencore are in early talks. If this actually happens, it would create the largest mining company in the world. Combined, the market value could reach close to $207 billion. Metals like copper are hot right now. Cleaner energy, AI tech, the demand is growing. Mining companies everywhere are trying to grab a…
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Silver Hits $80/oz as Industrial Demand and ETFs Surge
Gold did well in 2025, but silver and platinum blew past it. Silver jumped 143% and platinum 137%. Silver prices hit $80/oz for the first time ever. Retail and industrial demand really pushed it, plus ETFs have been pouring in. Solar panels and EVs are gobbling up metal, leaving less in the physical market. BMI,…
