Ariana Resources Approaches Production Phase at Tavsan Gold Mine
Tavşan gold mine. Credit: Özaltın Holding Ariana Resources (ASX: AA2) (AIM: AAU) soared after the Australian gold developer announced the imminent start of production at the Tavsan gold mine in Türkiye . In a press release Wednesday, Ariana confirmed that all operating permits have been secured for the heap-leach operation, with first gold production expected in […]
Investors Rush to Gold ETFs as Prices Hit Record Highs
Outsized flows into exchange-traded funds tracking gold have helped drive a spectacular rally that pushed bullion to record highs over the last month, analysts said. Spot gold prices hit another record of $3,990.85 per ounce on Tuesday, while US gold futures for December delivery edged above the $4,000 an ounce milestone. Some analysts cited the […]
G Mining Considers Decision on Guyana Gold Project This Month
The Oko West project is located in the Cuyuni mining district, some 95 km west of Georgetown. Photo credit: G Mining Ventures. G Mining Ventures (TSX: GMIN) said Monday it will decide this month whether to proceed with the Oko West project in Guyana after securing up to $537.5 million in development and construction financing. A $350 million revolving […]
Traders Face Higher Costs to Hedge Risks from Stocks to Gold
Stock image. The risk premium for options is rising in assets from stocks to gold, even as implied volatility on benchmark indexes has been either steady or falling for most of this year. While that may seem counterintuitive, it’s in large part because the actual market swings have been so lackluster. That’s boosting the risk […]
Gold Prices Surge as Stock Markets Hit Record Highs—Are We Approaching a Bubble?
Stock image. October 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most dramatic months in recent market history. Gold has smashed through record highs near $3,900 an ounce, yet U.S. stocks remain surprisingly resilient. Rebecca Teltscher, portfolio manager at New Haven Asset Management, tells MINING.com host Devan Murugan that investors are facing a […]
Gold Poised for Seventh Consecutive Weekly Gain Amid US Shutdown and Uncertainty Over Rate Changes
Stock image. Gold rose on Friday and headed for a seventh weekly advance as the US government shutdown added another layer of uncertainty for investors seeking signals on the Federal Reserve’s monetary-easing path. Bullion held above $3,880 an ounce, less than $20 from a record reached on Thursday. The torrid pace of the advance has […]
Ivory Coast Issues 11 New Mining Permits to Enhance Exploration
Ivory Coast said it has granted 11 new mining exploration permits to local and international companies for gold, cobalt and copper, as the world’s top cocoa producer seeks to attract further investment in its booming mining sector as it diversifies. The new permits were announced by government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly after they were approved at […]
Sanctioned Russian Copper Company Negotiates Acquisition of State-Seized Gold Mining Firm
Russian copper producer UMMC is in talks with the government to acquire a majority stake in the gold mining company UGC which was seized by the state in July, two industry sources told Reuters on Wednesday. The sources confirmed an earlier report by the Izvestia newspaper, which said that a firm called Atlas Mining that […]
Gold Miners Make a Comeback as Share Sales Reach All-Time High
Gold miners have just raised their highest ever quarterly proceeds from share sales, with a prolonged rally in bullion prices attracting a range of investors seeking extra profit by betting on the companies that produce the metal. Zijin Gold International Co.’s $3.2 billion initial public offering in Hong Kong — one of the largest this […]
Switzerland Proposes Gold Incentive to Trump for Improved Tariff Agreement
Molten gold pours out of the mold. Stock image. Switzerland has offered to invest in the US gold-refining industry, as part of its efforts to persuade the Trump administration to lower the 39% import tariff imposed last month. The levy — the highest of any developed nation — has already hit exports to America and […]