Market updates, price analysis, and insights from the LiveMetalPrice team
A major landslide at Barrick Gold's Pueblo Viejo mine in the Dominican Republic has forced a temporary halt to operations, raising concerns about near-term gold supply at a time when global mine output is already under pressure.
Palladium fell 3.6% on Monday, May 4, 2026, leading losses across all major precious metals as a stronger dollar, profit-taking after recent highs, and renewed caution ahead of Federal Reserve communications weighed on the complex.
ETF flows turned sharply positive in April as institutional investors rebuilt precious metals allocations ahead of what major banks now forecast could be a sustained move toward $5,000 gold.
Platinum surged 5.5% on May 1, 2026, leading a broad advance across all major precious metals as dollar weakness, soft U.S. manufacturing data, and ongoing central bank demand combined to lift the complex.
Gold surpassed $3,500 per troy ounce for the first time, driven by record central bank purchases and persistent safe-haven demand amid global economic uncertainty.
Silver gained 9.4% in April versus gold's 6.1%, as solar panel manufacturers and electronics makers competed for tightening physical supply.
A summary of precious and industrial metals performance for the week ending April 28, 2026, with palladium posting the largest weekly gain at +5.1%.
The gold/silver ratio has spent most of 2026 between 90 and 100, well above its 20-year average of 68. Here is what that tells us about relative value and positioning.
Gallium spot prices climbed to $580 per kilogram after China extended its export permit requirement through year-end, escalating the critical minerals supply chain crisis.
The relationship between Federal Reserve interest rate decisions and gold prices is well-established but often misunderstood. Here is how to think about it in the current cycle.
Rhodium has fallen from its 2021 peak of $29,800 to around $4,200 today. We examine whether the bottom is in or further pressure lies ahead.
A practical guide to the charts, indicators, and data points that matter most when tracking gold, silver, and platinum group metal prices.
Electric vehicles, wind turbines, and grid infrastructure require two to five times more copper than their conventional counterparts. The supply math is challenging.
Gold broke above $3,400 for the first time while silver, platinum, and palladium all posted weekly gains. Full data and market commentary for the week of April 7, 2026.
South Africa's Chamber of Mines reports a 6.2% decline in gold production for Q1 2026, as Eskom load-shedding and aging underground infrastructure continue to constrain output at major Witwatersrand operations.
Global gold-backed ETFs added 87.3 tonnes in April 2026, the largest monthly inflow since October 2024, as Western institutional investors returned to the market alongside continued sovereign buying from China, India, and Eastern Europe.