Copper
As of mid-January 2026, the global commodities market is witnessing a seismic shift as the Middle East transitions from a fossil-fuel giant to a critical minerals powerhouse. Recent data released at the 2026 Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh indicates that copper demand across the region is projected to surge by
Gold
In a week that financial historians may long remember as the "Great Commodities Re-Rating," the prices of gold, silver, and copper surged to unprecedented highs on January 14, 2026. Driven by a volatile cocktail of institutional crises in the United States, escalating military tensions in the Middle East,
Copper
As of mid-January 2026, the global commodities market is grappling with a stark reality that researchers warned of years ago: the world is running out of the "red metal" just as it needs it most. Copper prices, which famously breached the $11,000 per tonne mark in a
Copper
As of January 14, 2026, the global commodities market is grappling with a historic "super-squeeze" in copper prices, which have shattered all previous records to trade above $13,200 per metric ton on the London Metal Exchange. This unprecedented rally, representing a nearly 40% increase over the past
Silver
The global metals market reached a historic milestone on January 13, 2026, as silver futures settled at a staggering $85.877 per ounce. This monumental surge marks a definitive transition for silver, moving it from a speculative precious metal to a critical industrial-monetary hybrid asset. The rally is not an
Mining
The global mining landscape is on the precipice of its most significant transformation in decades. As of January 12, 2026, industry giants Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) and Glencore (LSE:GLEN) have confirmed they are engaged in preliminary discussions regarding a potential mega-merger. This move, which could create a combined entity
Mining
The global materials sector is bracing for a tectonic shift as rumors of a potential merger between two of the world’s largest mining entities, Rio Tinto (NYSE: RIO) and Glencore (OTC: GLNCY), have been confirmed as active preliminary discussions. This "mega-deal," estimated to create a combined entity
Copper
As of January 9, 2026, the global financial markets are witnessing an unprecedented surge in the price of "red gold"—copper. Prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) have shattered previous records, frequently trading above $13,000 per metric ton this month. This rally is driven by a
Metals
The metals market has entered the second week of 2026 in a state of high-octane volatility, as a historic rally in gold, silver, and copper faces its first major test of the year. After a blockbuster 2025 that saw precious metals reach unprecedented heights, the opening days of January have
AMLM
In a bold move that signals a significant transformation of its corporate identity, American Lithium Minerals Inc. (OTC: AMLM) announced today, January 8, 2026, that it has secured exclusive options to acquire 100% ownership of two premier mineral projects in Chile. The acquisition of the La Grande Plata silver project
Copper
As the global economy enters the first quarter of 2026, the industrial world is grappling with a historic "super-squeeze" in the copper market. Analysts at Bernstein have released a provocative new research note, setting a price target of $11,500 per tonne for the "red metal"
Silver
On January 7, 2026, the global commodities market witnessed a sharp reversal in the blistering rally of precious and industrial metals, providing a stark contrast to a stock market that continues to defy gravity. Silver, which had been the star performer of 2025, slipped toward the $70 per ounce mark,