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F.Hinds chairman Andrew Hinds says the 170-year-old family jeweller is betting on people over AI, even as soaring gold prices and supply chain strains reshape the trade.
Man Group disclosed a 1%+ holding in AMG Critical Materials under UK Takeover Code rules, adding a known institutional holder to the register of the metals group as bid speculation circulates.
Man Group's 2.17M share stake in DCC PLC, disclosed under Irish takeover rules, crosses a material threshold and echoes its earlier activist position in AMG Critical Materials.
Shareholders seek a court-appointed manager for Nyrstar, citing governance concerns. The company contests the petition. The Antwerp court will weigh the request after previous adjournments.
OCI N.V. published activist Oceanwood Capital's letters with a disclaimer, signaling a potential boardroom battle. The fertilizer giant's move raises questions.
S2 Resources secured two WA exploration licences covering 35 km of the Karbah shear zone. A 30,000m aircore program is planned for July, with $1.2 million left to spend by October 2026 to earn 51% of the Jillewarra Joint Venture.
Judo Capital's collapse dominated HotCopper this week, while Nanoveu, WiseTech and Hawk Resources drew retail interest. AI and biotech held ground as financials faltered.
Matsa Resources reports a 2-km gold trend from AngloGold's drilling at Lake Carey, with peak assays up to 12.61 g/t. The option decision is the next catalyst.
Chemours will pay $22.5M in penalties and spend $450M on pollution controls and clean water under the first federal PFAS enforcement settlement.
A Singapore-flagged container ship was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the first attack since the US-Iran peace deal. Oil prices rose, and the IMO paused its evacuation plan. The attack threatens the fragile reopening of the chokepoint.
Brent crude rises 2% as the UN halts Strait of Hormuz escorts after a Gulf of Oman attack. The key variable now is whether tankers begin rerouting.
Gold slipped below $4,000 as the dollar strengthened on hawkish Fed bets. Inflation above 4% in May boosted rate hike odds. OANDA's Wong sees correction extending toward $3,400.
China flake graphite prices edged lower in June, while a UN forecast projects 131% demand growth by 2040. Deals and JVs highlight the supply chain race.
Heritage survey underway ahead of three-hole program at four km magnetic intrusion. Q3 2026 drilling tests whether the anomaly carries IOCG mineralisation or remains a barren target.
Newcore Gold released the Enchi PFS on Wednesday, shifting the project from exploration to a defined development blueprint. The drill programme's results will determine if the resource base can support a larger operation than the study contemplates.
Canyon Resources delivered seven locomotives to Cameroon for its Minim Martap bauxite project. First shipment is targeted for Q4 2026, but a US$160 million funding gap limits Stage 2 expansion.
Gold is on pace for its fourth straight weekly decline. The dollar strengthens on expectations the Federal Reserve will keep rates elevated through the summer. Next catalyst: July jobs report.
Capstone Energy+ posts first net income, clean audit, and DFMA margin outlook. SG&A trending to high teens as 5 ppm liner delivery target set for year-end. Data center pipeline adds second growth leg.
WD-40 is moving away from home care toward premium products. The stock's valuation and oil exposure leave little margin for error. September earnings will decide.
CZR Resources bids for Zuleika Gold in all-scrip deal; combined WA explorer targets Zuleika Shear and Croydon projects. Shareholder vote ahead.
Petrus renewed its NCIB to buy back 5% of shares over 12 months, with daily limits and an automatic plan for blackout periods. The previous buyback saw minimal activity at C$1.48.
Elixir Energy finished the 12-stage frack on Lorelle-3H in the Taroom Trough. The upcoming flow test will decide whether the basin's northern extension can produce commercial gas and condensate.
BHP offers a 5% yield that depends on iron ore prices and cost inflation. A $5,000 allocation in July means accepting cyclical risk that has cut dividends before. AlphaScore 72.
India's crude basket fell to $72.58, the lowest since October 2023, as slowing Chinese demand and trade tensions erase Middle East risk premia built over the past year.
Orezone Gold's AGM saw 52.89% of shares voted, all resolutions approved. Directors re-elected, Deloitte appointed as auditor. The company operates Casa Berardi and Bomboré mines.
Phillips 66 rose 1.85% to $171.76, outperforming the broader market. The energy sector gained on rising crude prices. Alpha Score 55 suggests a mixed outlook for the refiner.
Orezone Gold held its AGM June 25. CEO Patrick Downey thanked departing board member Joe Conway for his tenure. The miner's Bomboré mine continues as primary asset.
Montage Gold adds Lundin Mining CFO Teitur Poulsen and IPC CEO William Lundin to its board. Shareholders passed all resolutions at the annual meeting.
CMC missed Q3 estimates as rebar shipments fell 4% and margins compressed. CEO Matt sees infrastructure demand picking up in H2, but guidance trailed consensus.
Iron ore at $103 and gold off 20% hit mining stocks unevenly. Vale's iron-ore concentration vs Gold Fields' inflation hedge. Alpha Scores: VALE 49 Mixed, GFI 65 Moderate. The selloff is a rotation, not a collapse.