Stock image. China’s threats this week to restrict rare earths exports to Japan could harm the Japanese economy and manufacturers, which heavily depend on China for supplies of the critical minerals.China’s Ministry of Commerce announced Tuesday a ban on the export to Japan of dual-use items that have civilian and military applications, the state-run China Daily reported.But Beijing is also considering curbs on export permits for some rare earth-related products, according to the Daily.The move appears to b ...

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Highlights Construction Approved in Greenland: CRML has formally approved the start of construction for an Arctic-grade, multi-use storage, housing and pilot-plant facilities in Qaqortoq under a full turnkey contract, supporting advancement of its Tanbreez rare earths project.Turnkey Delivery with Clear Milestones: The design and build turnkey contract covers all engineering, permitting, logistics, construction, and commissioning, with the pilot plant section scheduled to be ready for use on or before May ...

7 January 2026 | 8:48AM JST Equity Research +81(3)4587-9806 | yuichiro.isayama@gs.com Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd. Takeru Adachi +81(3)4587-4067 | takeru.adachi@gs.com Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd. Takato Enoki +81(3)4587-1739 | takato.enoki@gs.com Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd. Japan Industrials: China tightens controls on export of dual-use items to Japan, media reports on risk of de facto restrictions on rare earth What happened On the evening of January 6 Japan time, China's Ministry of Commerce announc ...

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Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - December 31, 2025) - Argyle Resources Corp. (CSE: ARGL) (OTCQB: ARLYF) (FSE: ME0) ("Argyle" or the "Company") is pleased to announce, further to its news release dated December 19, 2025, that it has closed a non-brokered private placement of 2,000,000 units (the "Units"), at a price of $0.15 per Unit, for gross proceeds of approximately $300,000 (the "Private Placement"). Each Unit issued under the Private Placement consists of one "flow-through" common share (a "Common ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the current sentiment in the precious metals market based on the CFTC data, highlighting the potential volatility in asset prices due to uncertainties surrounding the Federal Reserve's leadership and interest rate decisions in 2026 [2][29]. Group 1: Market Sentiment and Predictions - The CFTC data indicates that the market sentiment towards precious metals is currently optimistic, with over half of surveyed retail investors believing that silver prices could reach $100 by 2026 [2][29]. - The article warns that while such targets may seem reasonable, price movements may not be linear, and participants should be cautious of leverage and potential losses [2][29]. - The article notes that both the platinum-to-copper and silver-to-copper ratios are expected to rise sharply in 2025, indicating that copper prices may lag behind precious metals [2][29]. Group 2: CFTC Data Insights - As of December 16, the net long positions for various metals show a mixed trend: gold's net long positions increased by 7.6%, while silver's decreased by 13.2% [4][8]. - The net long positions for platinum increased by 11.9%, while copper's net positions turned positive after being negative for a long time [11][14]. - The article highlights that the sentiment towards copper is overly optimistic, as short positions have reached their lowest level since 2007, suggesting a potential market correction [2][17]. Group 3: Interest Rate Outlook - The market anticipates a near 50% chance of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in March 2026, with expectations of further cuts in April [22][29]. - There is speculation that the Fed may begin raising rates again in 2027, which could impact the ongoing commodity bull market [3][29]. - The article emphasizes the importance of monitoring the Fed's actions and the potential implications for asset prices, particularly in the context of inflationary pressures [30][29]. Group 4: Investment Strategies - The article suggests that investors should be cautious in the first half of 2026 due to expected price volatility and the need for careful leverage management [2][29]. - It also mentions that the gold-to-North American mining stock ratio has remained stable, indicating that mining stocks have underperformed relative to gold prices over the past few years [20][21]. - The article advises tracking overseas mining stock prices as a forward-looking tool to gauge market sentiment and potential price movements in gold [21][29].

Core Viewpoint - The Algerian mining sector is gaining attention from various parties, including the United States, due to the rising global demand for rare earth and critical metals [1] Group 1: U.S. Engagement - The U.S. has recently intensified its engagement with Algerian mining authorities and state-owned enterprises to explore potential collaboration in mineral resource development [1] - The CEO of Algeria's state mining group Sonarem met with the head of the U.S. Embassy's commercial section to discuss investment, cooperation, and partnerships in the mining sector [1] - Plans are in place to continue discussions via video conferencing starting January 2026, indicating that these talks are still in the preliminary stages [1] Group 2: Focus Areas of Discussion - The discussions between the U.S. and Sonarem focused on mineral resource exploration and development, value-added utilization of resources, and the introduction of innovative technologies [1] - The interest from the U.S. is seen as a positive signal amid increasing global competition for strategic resources [1] Group 3: Ongoing Mining Projects - Algeria is advancing several mining development projects, including the Gara Djebilet iron ore project, and is conducting geological surveys nationwide [1] - Various mineral resources, including lithium, gold, sulfur, iron, lead, zinc, and copper, are currently in the exploration phase [1] - These developments are viewed as crucial for supporting Algeria's economic diversification and reducing reliance on oil and gas exports [1]

欧洲天然资源基金特约分析师李冈峰表示，至12月初为止，各金属的基金多头上涨，当中钯金合约经历了164周(自2022年10月23日起)基金净空后，终于 恢复净多头。银价急起直追，至上周五为止今年已经升达132%，金银比更从90.84跌至64.6。但基金于美国期货白银净多年初至今仅升66%，说明实物需 求推高所致。某知名金属交易商调查结果显示，51%受访者认为白银会继续在2026年跑赢市场，29%认为黄金会再度领先，11%认为2026年最看好铜，剩 余10%看好铂金。铂金今年升幅亦达120%，但历史上，一安士铂金平均能换60多安士白银，而最近1安士铂金才能换29安士白银处于历史最低水平，反映 相对白银，铂金现在的估值是历史中最便宜的。 另外值得留意，市场已经有人开始赌2027年美联储会开始加息了(虽然现时几率还很少)。李冈峰之前指出，这次商品大牛市，可能会被美国的加息周期干 掉，所以非常重要。 | | | COMEX黄金 | COMEX白银 | | Nymex铂金 | | Nymex把金 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ( ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent trends in the precious metals market, particularly focusing on the shifts in fund positions as reported by the CFTC, highlighting the recovery of net long positions in palladium and the significant rise in silver prices, while also addressing the implications of potential interest rate changes by the Federal Reserve [2][27]. Group 1: Fund Positions and Market Trends - As of December 9, 2023, funds have increased their net long positions in various metals, with palladium finally recovering to a net long position after 164 weeks of being net short [2][7]. - Silver prices have surged by 132% this year, while the gold-silver ratio has dropped from 90.84 to 64.6, indicating a strong demand for physical silver [2][27]. - The net long position in silver has only increased by 66% year-to-date, suggesting that the rise in price is primarily driven by physical demand rather than speculative trading [2][27]. Group 2: Price Comparisons and Historical Context - Platinum has also seen a significant increase of 120% this year, but its valuation relative to silver is at a historical low, with one ounce of platinum currently able to exchange for only 29 ounces of silver [2][27]. - The article notes that historically, one ounce of platinum could be exchanged for over 60 ounces of silver, indicating that platinum is currently undervalued compared to silver [2][27]. Group 3: Federal Reserve and Economic Implications - The market is beginning to speculate on the possibility of the Federal Reserve starting to raise interest rates in 2027, despite current low probabilities [2][27]. - The article emphasizes the importance of monitoring the Federal Reserve's actions, particularly regarding interest rate changes, as they could significantly impact the ongoing commodity bull market [2][27]. - The likelihood of a rate cut in March 2024 has increased to 47%, and the probability for April has risen to 64.6%, indicating a shift in market expectations [26][27].