For investors seeking momentum, Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX) is probably on the radar now. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 150.1% from its 52-week low price of $30.77 per share.  But are there more gains in store for this ETF? Let’s take a quick look at the fund and its near-term outlook to get a better sense of where it might head.COPX in FocusThe underlying Solactive Global Copper Miners Total Return Index is designed to reflect the performance of the copper mining industry. It is comprise ...

>>Before you read about our December winners, add your voice to January’s benchmark. Vote Now – It takes 60 seconds<< Agnico Eagle, Aya Gold & Silver and Gunnison Copper led the December Global Mining Power Rankings as investor sentiment, firmer commodity prices and clear 2025 execution separated winners from peers.The December rankings highlight companies viewed by investors, analysts and industry insiders as delivering operational consistency, financial momentum and strategic progress across market capita ...

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 6, 2026) - Element 29 Resources Inc. (TSXV: ECU) (OTCQB: EMTRF) (BVL: ECU) ("Element 29" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received environmental certification under a Declaración de Impacto Ambiental ("DIA") from the Perúvian Ministerio de Energía y Minas ("MINEM"), marking a significant milestone in the Company's application for a new Programa de Inicio de Actividades ("PIA") drilling permit at its Elida Porphyry Copper ("Cu") - Mo ...

TORONTO and FLIN FLON, Manitoba, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McEwen Inc. (“McEwen”) (NYSE/TSX:MUX) and Canadian Gold Corp. (“Canadian Gold”) (TSX-V:CGC) are pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced business combination between McEwen and Canadian Gold by way of statutory plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”). Shareholders of Canadian Gold approved the Arrangement on December 5, 2025 and a final order approving the Arrangement was issued by the British Columbia Supreme Court on ...

TORONTO and FLIN FLON, Manitoba, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McEwen Inc. (“McEwen”) (NYSE/TSX:MUX) and Canadian Gold Corp. (“Canadian Gold”) (TSX-V:CGC) are pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced business combination between McEwen and Canadian Gold by way of statutory plan of arrangement (the “Arrangement”). Shareholders of Canadian Gold approved the Arrangement on December 5, 2025 and a final order approving the Arrangement was issued by the British Columbia Supreme Court on ...

 Vancouver, Canada – TheNewswire - January 5, 2026 – Electrum Discovery Corp. ("Electrum" or the "Company") (TSX-V:ELY |FRA:R8N |OTC:ELDCF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an arrangement agreement dated January 5, 2026 (the "Arrangement Agreement") with ASX listed MinRex Resources Limited (ASX: MRR) ("MinRex") pursuant to which Electrum and MinRex will combine in a share exchange transaction (the "Transaction") by way of a plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement"). MinRex will be the survivin ...

Core Viewpoint - Nexus Uranium Corp. has joined the Better In Our Back Yard (BIOBY) coalition, emphasizing its commitment to responsible industrial development and community engagement in the U.S. uranium sector [1][2]. Group 1: Company Initiatives - The membership in BIOBY supports Nexus's focus on responsible mineral development, particularly as it advances its U.S. uranium portfolio, including the Chord Project in South Dakota [2]. - Nexus is pursuing inclusion in the FAST-41 program, which aims to streamline environmental reviews and permitting for infrastructure projects, potentially benefiting uranium projects that enhance U.S. energy security [3]. Group 2: Advocacy and Community Engagement - BIOBY advocates for projects that demonstrate environmental responsibility, economic value, and community collaboration, aligning with Nexus's approach to developing domestic uranium resources [2][4]. - The coalition aims to create a thriving economy while protecting the environment, recognizing the interdependence of mining, manufacturing, and local businesses [5]. Group 3: Company Overview - Nexus Uranium is a Canadian exploration company focused on uranium projects in North America, holding several projects in South Dakota and Wyoming, as well as in Saskatchewan, Canada [6].

Copper resumed its scorching rally to surpass $13,000 a ton for the first time, as a renewed rush to ship metal to the US fired up bullish traders and investors. Benchmark prices on the London Metal Exchange surged as much as 4.4%, the latest in a series of leaps higher that have lifted copper more than 20% since mid-November. Most Read from Bloomberg The rally has been underpinned by a rush to ship metal to the US, as the ongoing threat of import tariffs from President Donald Trump has caused US coppe ...

Core Viewpoint - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP is investigating potential claims against Freeport-McMoran Inc. due to allegations of violations of federal securities laws related to safety issues at the Grasberg Block Cave mine in Indonesia, which have led to significant investor losses [4][6]. Group 1: Legal Investigation and Claims - The law firm is encouraging investors who suffered losses in Freeport-McMoran to contact them to discuss their legal rights, particularly those who purchased securities between February 15, 2022, and September 24, 2025 [1][4]. - A federal securities class action has been filed against Freeport, with a deadline of January 12, 2026, for investors to seek the role of lead plaintiff [4]. Group 2: Allegations Against Freeport-McMoran - The complaint alleges that Freeport and its executives made false and misleading statements regarding safety at the Grasberg Block Cave mine, failing to disclose risks that could foreseeably lead to worker fatalities [6]. - Specific allegations include inadequate safety measures, which heightened regulatory, litigation, and reputational risks, rendering the company's statements materially false and misleading [6]. Group 3: Impact on Stock Price - Following the suspension of mining activities on September 9, 2025, due to a tragic incident that trapped workers, Freeport's stock price fell by $2.77, or 5.9%, closing at $43.89 per share [7]. - After the update on September 24, 2025, revealing fatalities among the trapped workers, the stock price dropped by $7.69, or 17%, closing at $37.67 per share [8]. - Additional news on September 25, 2025, regarding the strain in Freeport's relationship with the Indonesian government led to a further decline in stock price by $2.33, or 6.2%, closing at $35.34 [9][10].

Market Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7% in December, marking its eighth consecutive winning month, the longest streak since 2018 [1] - The S&P 500 slipped about 0.06% for the month, while the Nasdaq Composite finished down about 1% [1] - The final five trading sessions of December were downbeat, with the Nasdaq losing 1.3%, the S&P 500 retreating 0.9%, and the Dow Jones falling 0.7% [2] Seasonal Trends - Historically, stocks tend to rise during the final five trading days of the year and the first two sessions of the new year, a pattern now under threat [3] S&P 500 Performance - The S&P 500 rallied 24% in 2023, 23% in 2024, and 16% in 2025, resulting in an almost 80% gain over three years, marking the strongest return over a three-year win streak since 2019-2021 [4] - The S&P 500 has not posted four consecutive annual gains since the five-year run from 2003 to 2007 [5] Economic Indicators - The Federal Reserve has issued hawkish guidance for 2026, with a cooling U.S. labor market and persistent inflation [5] - The net impact of Trump tariffs remains unclear, and developed-market central banks are unlikely to cut rates at the beginning of 2026 [5] Sector Performance - Cannabis ETFs saw significant gains, with AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS) up 35.6% and Roundhill Cannabis ETF (WEED) up 35.5% due to potential easing of federal marijuana regulations [7][8] - Silver ETFs also performed well, with abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF (SIVR) up 25.9% and iShares Silver Trust (SLV) up 25.8%, driven by supply tightness and industrial demand [7][9] - Platinum ETFs, such as abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF (PPLT), rose 22.2% due to supply constraints and increased industrial usage [10] - Space ETFs, including Procure Space ETF (UFO), increased by 16.2%, bolstered by Rocket Lab's stock surge and positive developments in the space economy [11] - Copper Mining ETFs, like Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX), rose 14.3% as copper prices hit records due to high demand and fragile supply, particularly from AI data centers [12]