investmentJune 3, 2026
Gold IRA contributions hit their highest monthly level in a decade during May, while institutional investors quietly rotated into large-cap bullion ETFs at a pace not seen since the 2020 pandemic breakout. With J.P. Morgan, UBS, and Citigroup all reaffirming $5,000-plus year-end price targets and central bank demand running at 25-year highs, the structural investment thesis for gold heading into the second half of 2026 has rarely been stronger.
miningJune 3, 2026
Barrick Gold has posted its strongest quarterly production result from the Nevada Gold Mines joint venture since late 2024, driven by accelerating ore grades at the Cortez underground expansion and improved mill throughput at Goldstrike. The complex produced 410,000 ounces in the first quarter, underpinning renewed analyst confidence in Barrick's full-year guidance.
investmentJune 2, 2026
Global gold ETF inflows recovered strongly in May after a March dip, while first-quarter central bank purchases hit a 25-year quarterly record. With J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and Wells Fargo all maintaining elevated year-end price targets and gold IRA demand running well above its five-year average, the structural investment case for gold remains intact heading into the second half of 2026.
miningJune 2, 2026
Newmont Corporation's Penasquito mine in Mexico — the world's largest silver-producing mine — remained idle on Tuesday as a labour dispute with the National Union of Mine and Metal Workers entered its second week, threatening a significant near-term disruption to global silver supply.
Market UpdateJune 2, 2026
Platinum advanced 1.2 percent on Tuesday to lead the precious metals complex as gold held near $4,533 per troy ounce in subdued trading. Silver and palladium also posted modest gains, while a firmer dollar and cautious Fed commentary kept gold in check.
investmentJune 1, 2026
Official sector gold purchases accelerated in April while physically backed ETFs absorbed their largest monthly inflow since October 2024. With major banks lifting price targets to $3,500 and gold IRA rollovers running at double their five-year average, the institutional case for precious metals exposure has rarely looked more compelling.
miningJune 1, 2026
Barrick Gold has reported record quarterly production at its Pueblo Viejo joint venture in the Dominican Republic and confirmed regulatory approval for the long-awaited plant expansion, a development that is expected to add up to 200,000 ounces of annual gold output and extend the mine's productive life through the mid-2040s.
investmentMay 29, 2026
Silver-backed ETFs recorded their largest weekly inflow in two years this week, driven by a combination of strengthening industrial demand signals and growing confidence in Federal Reserve rate cuts before year-end. With the gold-silver ratio elevated near 85 and analyst targets implying meaningful upside, silver is drawing fresh attention from investors who missed gold's earlier run.
miningMay 29, 2026
Sibanye-Stillwater has revised its full-year platinum group metals production guidance downward after a series of seismic events forced the temporary suspension of operations at two shafts in its Rustenburg complex, adding fresh supply uncertainty to an already tight palladium market.
investmentMay 28, 2026
Global gold ETF holdings have reached their highest level since mid-2023 as hedge funds rebuild net long positions and central banks maintain steady buying. With analyst price targets clustering above $3,400 and gold IRA inflows at multi-year highs, the institutional setup for gold looks increasingly constructive heading into the second half of 2026.
miningMay 28, 2026
Barrick Gold has reported a multi-year production high at its Cortez complex in Nevada, with first-quarter gold output exceeding forecasts and the company reaffirming its full-year guidance as improved ore grades and expanded processing capacity drive output gains across its North American portfolio.
investmentMay 27, 2026
Silver-backed ETFs logged their largest single-week inflow in eighteen months as institutional investors rotate into industrial precious metals ahead of anticipated rate cuts and a potential pickup in global manufacturing. With central banks sustaining gold purchases and analyst price targets for silver rising sharply, the case for precious metals exposure is broadening beyond traditional safe-haven buyers.
miningMay 27, 2026
Anglo American Platinum has lowered its full-year platinum and palladium production guidance after wage negotiations with the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union broke down at two of its Bushveld Complex operations, raising fresh supply concerns in an already tight PGM market.
Market UpdateMay 27, 2026
Precious metals posted sharp losses across the board on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, with silver falling 4.1 percent to lead the complex lower. Gold dropped 2.3 percent to $4,446 per troy ounce as a firmer dollar and fading safe-haven demand weighed on prices following encouraging U.S. fiscal signals.
investmentMay 26, 2026
Gold-backed ETFs recorded their fifth consecutive week of net inflows as institutional investors rebuild precious metals exposure ahead of the June Federal Reserve meeting. With analyst price targets creeping higher, central bank buying sustained, and gold IRA demand at multi-year highs, the structural case for holding gold remains unusually well-supported.
miningMay 26, 2026
Barrick Gold has revised its 2026 production guidance downward following severe seasonal flooding that forced a temporary suspension of operations at its Loulo-Gounkoto complex in Mali — one of the company's highest-margin gold mines. The disruption adds to an already constrained global gold supply picture and has drawn fresh attention to mining-sector concentration risk in West Africa.
investmentMay 25, 2026
Silver-backed ETFs have outpaced gold in percentage-flow terms through May 2026, drawing institutional capital seeking exposure to both precious and industrial demand drivers. With analyst price targets rising and central bank gold buying sustaining a demand floor, the investment case for a precious metals allocation looks increasingly well-supported heading into the summer.
investmentMay 22, 2026
Global gold-backed ETFs absorbed more than 18 tonnes of net inflows last week — the strongest single-week reading since January — while central bank purchase data and rising gold IRA enrollment numbers suggest institutional and retail conviction in the metal is broadening despite the recent price pullback.
miningMay 22, 2026
Newmont Corporation disclosed first-quarter gold production of 1.38 million ounces, falling short of analyst expectations as grade variability at its Nevada mining complex weighed on throughput. The company maintained full-year guidance but cautioned that H1 output would remain below the annual run rate.
Market UpdateMay 22, 2026
Gold fell 0.66% to $4,514 per troy ounce on Friday as a firm U.S. dollar and receding rate-cut expectations weighed on the complex. Palladium was the session's biggest loser, off 0.88%, while silver bucked the trend with a modest 0.21% gain.
investmentMay 21, 2026
Major banks have lifted their 12-month gold price targets above $5,000 per troy ounce in May 2026, and institutional positioning data suggests this is not idle optimism. ETF inflows, central bank demand, and gold IRA conversion rates are all accelerating in alignment — a configuration that has historically preceded sustained bull runs.
miningMay 21, 2026
Newmont Corporation has revised its 2026 gold production guidance downward after heavy rainfall and flooding at its Boddington open-pit mine in Western Australia forced an unplanned operational suspension. The disruption is expected to remove approximately 80,000 troy ounces from the company's annual output and has contributed to a tightening of near-term physical gold supply estimates.
Market UpdateMay 21, 2026
Silver outperformed the complex on Thursday, rising 0.94 percent to $74.80 per troy ounce, while gold consolidated above $4,500 with a modest advance of 0.56 percent. Palladium was the lone decliner, slipping 0.75 percent amid continued demand uncertainty from the automotive sector.
investmentMay 20, 2026
Synchronized buying from central banks and ETF investors has created an unusually tight demand environment for gold in May 2026. With analyst price targets rising and gold IRA conversions accelerating, the investment case is broadening beyond traditional macro hedgers.
miningMay 20, 2026
Newmont Corporation trimmed its full-year 2026 gold production guidance by roughly 200,000 ounces on Wednesday, citing accelerating grade decline at its Boddington open-pit mine in Western Australia. Meanwhile, Barrick Gold reported a strong quarter at its Carlin complex in Nevada, partially offsetting softness at Pueblo Viejo.
Market UpdateMay 20, 2026
Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium all posted meaningful declines on Wednesday as a recovery in the U.S. dollar and improving equity sentiment pulled capital away from safe-haven assets. Silver led losses with a drop of 3.6 percent, while gold fell nearly 1.9 percent to trade near $4,494 per troy ounce.
investmentMay 19, 2026
Global gold-backed ETFs have logged their fifth consecutive week of net inflows as institutional investors rebalance toward hard assets amid persistent fiscal uncertainty. With central bank buying on pace for another record year and analyst price targets climbing above $5,000, the structural case for gold is gaining traction beyond traditional safe-haven buyers.
miningMay 19, 2026
Barrick Gold has disclosed that its Pueblo Viejo mine in the Dominican Republic produced below internal targets in the first quarter of 2026, as government-imposed water usage restrictions limited ore throughput. The shortfall adds to mounting supply-side pressures across the gold sector, with analysts flagging rising input costs and permitting delays at several major operations.
Market UpdateMay 19, 2026
Gold advanced modestly on Tuesday while palladium posted the session's sharpest loss, slipping 1.38 percent as industrial demand concerns weighed on the autocatalyst metal. Silver and platinum also retreated, keeping the precious metals complex mixed ahead of key Federal Reserve commentary later this week.
investmentMay 18, 2026
Global gold-backed ETF holdings climbed for a sixth consecutive week through mid-May, with North American funds accounting for the bulk of net inflows. Institutional positioning data and rising gold IRA contributions point to a broadening investor base that is increasingly treating gold as a core portfolio holding rather than a tactical hedge.
miningMay 18, 2026
Newmont Corporation revised its 2026 gold production guidance downward on Monday after severe flooding in southern Peru forced a temporary suspension of mining operations at its Yanacocha complex, one of the largest gold mines in South America. The company now expects to produce between 5.9 million and 6.2 million gold-equivalent ounces for the year, down from its prior forecast of 6.4 million to 6.7 million.
Market UpdateMay 18, 2026
Precious metals drifted lower across the board on Monday as the U.S. dollar steadied near recent highs and traders awaited Federal Reserve speakers later in the week. Platinum posted the largest single-session decline among the major metals, while gold held near the $4,540 level despite modest selling pressure.
investmentMay 15, 2026
Gold ETF holdings climbed for a sixth consecutive week through mid-May as institutional investors rebuilt positions trimmed during April's equity rally. With central bank demand on pace to exceed 1,000 tonnes for a fourth straight year and analyst price targets clustering above $5,000, the structural bid beneath gold looks durable. James Crawford examines the key positioning signals.
miningMay 15, 2026
Newmont Corporation has temporarily suspended underground production at its Penasquito polymetallic mine in Zacatecas, Mexico, following an uncontrolled water inflow that affected two lower-level stopes. The incident is expected to weigh on second-quarter silver and gold output and has prompted the company to place its full-year production guidance under review. Sarah Mitchell reports.
Market UpdateMay 15, 2026
Gold fell nearly 2.7 percent on Friday to $4,568 per troy ounce as improved risk sentiment and a firmer U.S. dollar weighed on safe-haven demand. Silver led the complex lower with a near 10 percent drop, while platinum and palladium also retreated sharply. James Crawford reports on today's moves and what the macro backdrop means for the near-term outlook.
investmentMay 14, 2026
Global gold-backed ETFs recorded their strongest week of net inflows since September 2025 as institutional investors reallocated from equities amid lingering macro uncertainty. Central bank demand remains a structural floor, and analyst price targets are creeping higher. James Crawford examines what the positioning data means for precious metals investors right now.
miningMay 14, 2026
Barrick Gold revised its full-year gold production guidance downward on Thursday after weaker-than-expected ore grades at its Carlin complex in Nevada weighed on Q1 output. Separately, South Africa's Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union has issued a 48-hour strike notice at two Sibanye-Stillwater platinum operations near Rustenburg, putting an estimated 320,000 ounces of annual PGM production at risk. Sarah Mitchell examines what both developments mean for near-term precious metals supply.
Market UpdateMay 14, 2026
Gold slipped to $3,320 per troy ounce Thursday morning as the U.S. dollar held firm following cautious Federal Reserve commentary and a preliminary U.S.-China trade framework. Palladium led the day's losses across the complex, falling 1.08 percent, while silver and platinum posted more modest retreats. James Crawford reviews the session's moves and near-term macro outlook.
investmentMay 13, 2026
Global gold ETFs swung back to net inflows of 45 tonnes in April 2026, even as spot prices pulled back sharply from January highs. Central banks bought 244 tonnes in Q1 alone, and J.P. Morgan is still targeting $5,000 by year-end. James Crawford examines whether the current correction is a buying opportunity or the start of a deeper unwind.
miningMay 13, 2026
Barrick Gold has revised its full-year 2026 production guidance downward after heavy spring flooding closed two major production zones at its Cortez complex in Nevada, one of the largest gold mines in the United States. The disruption, which Barrick says will remove between 90,000 and 120,000 ounces from its annual output, adds to a broader tightening of North American gold supply at a moment when spot prices are trading near record highs.
Market UpdateMay 13, 2026
Gold retreated sharply on Wednesday, dropping 1.5 percent to $4,694 per troy ounce, as a stabilizing U.S. dollar and renewed risk appetite following progress in U.S.-China trade talks weighed on safe-haven demand. Silver, platinum, and palladium posted modest declines.
investmentMay 12, 2026
Gold is being bought from both ends of the institutional spectrum at the same time: central banks continue accumulating at near-record pace while ETF inflows hit multi-month highs. When these two demand streams run concurrently, history suggests the rally is durable rather than speculative. Here is what the current positioning data means for precious metals investors.
miningMay 12, 2026
Sibanye-Stillwater has declared force majeure on palladium and platinum deliveries from its Stillwater and East Boulder mines in Montana following an underground fire that has forced an indefinite suspension of production. The two mines together account for roughly 90 percent of U.S. primary palladium output, and the outage is expected to tighten an already strained global supply picture.
investmentMay 11, 2026
Gold-backed ETFs recorded their largest weekly inflow since June 2025 as institutional investors rotated back into bullion amid persistent inflation uncertainty and a softening U.S. dollar. Central bank buying remains robust, analyst price targets are climbing, and gold IRA demand is at multi-year highs — a confluence of demand drivers that suggests the current rally has structural legs.
miningMay 11, 2026
Barrick Gold has reported first-quarter 2026 production of 1.24 million troy ounces of gold, beating analyst consensus by roughly 6 percent, driven by a record quarter at its Carlin Complex in Nevada. The company also raised its full-year guidance range by 40,000 ounces, citing improved ore grades and processing throughput at its flagship North American assets.
Market UpdateMay 11, 2026
Gold retreated 1.06 percent Monday morning as the U.S. dollar stabilized following last week's softer-than-expected jobs report. Silver edged marginally higher, while platinum and palladium declined modestly. Markets are in a cautious holding pattern ahead of Tuesday's CPI release.
investmentMay 8, 2026
Global gold-backed ETFs recorded their highest monthly net inflows since November 2024 in April 2026, as institutional investors repositioned portfolios ahead of an anticipated Federal Reserve rate-cutting cycle. Central bank demand and rising gold IRA allocations are reinforcing a structural bid that analysts say could push gold toward $5,000 per troy ounce before year-end.
miningMay 8, 2026
Newmont Corporation has suspended production at its Yanacocha and Conga gold projects in northern Peru following a week of community-led road blockades that cut off critical supply routes. The company estimates the halt could reduce quarterly output by up to 35,000 troy ounces if operations remain offline beyond ten days.
Market UpdateMay 8, 2026
Silver led precious metals sharply higher on Friday, posting a 4.1 percent gain to $80.62 per troy ounce as renewed dollar weakness and rising expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts before year-end drove broad-based buying across the complex. Gold edged up 0.4 percent to $4,718.98, while platinum and palladium retreated on profit-taking.
investmentMay 7, 2026
Global gold-backed ETFs recorded their strongest month of net inflows since late 2024 in April 2026, as institutional investors rotated back into the metal amid renewed concerns over fiscal deficits, dollar weakness, and central bank policy divergence. Here is what the positioning data means for precious metals investors heading into the summer.
miningMay 7, 2026
Barrick Gold has posted record first-quarter production figures from its Kibali gold mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, while announcing a major new deep-level deposit discovery adjacent to the existing operation. The findings could extend Kibali's mine life by more than a decade and add significant ounces to global gold supply at a time when new large-scale discoveries have become increasingly rare.
Market UpdateMay 7, 2026
Silver rocketed more than nine percent on Thursday as industrial demand signals and a weakening dollar combined to drive the sharpest single-session rally in the complex this year. Gold pushed toward $4,737, platinum cleared $2,077, and palladium added two and a half percent. All four major metals closed well above their Wednesday levels.