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Futures are higher as strong earnings from energy and mining companies boosted sentiment. Oil prices slipped as traders assessed the U.S.-Iran conflict and potential supply disruptions, while gold held firm on lingering inflation concerns. Investors are also awaiting quarterly results from Eldorado Gold, Baytex Energy and other companies due after the bell.

Gold futures posted a moderate gain on Wednesday, with the most active August contract advancing $36.70, or 0.91%, to settle at $4,065.50—a result that belied an exceptionally turbulent session shaped by geopolitical developments in the Middle East and the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision.

Gold futures posted a moderate gain on Wednesday, with the most active August contract advancing $36.70, or 0.91%, to settle at $4,065.50—a result that belied an exceptionally turbulent session shaped by geopolitical developments in the Middle East and the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision.

Vancouver-headquartered B2Gold has announced a leadership transition that will see long-serving president and CEO Clive Johnson retire at the company’s annual general meeting on June 4.

TORONTO, July 30, 2026 /CNW/ -- Power Metallic Mines Inc. (the "Company" or "Power Metallic") (TSXV: PNPN) (OTCBB: PNPNF) (Frankfurt: IVV1) announces that it learned late last week that its anticipated 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) release on the combined Nisk and Lion discoveries will be postponed until the end of August. The consulting engineering firm engaged for the work has the information needed from the Company but concurrent work loads in multiple projects have delayed staff availability to finalize the MRE.

Canadian precious metals explorer and developer Prism Resources’ shareholders have voted in favour of the previously announced sale of its right, title and interest in and to a 7.5% net profit interest royalty over certain properties in the Porcupine Mining District of Ontario, which constitutes substantially all of the assets of the company, to Agnico Eagle Mines for $5-million.

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While the Federal Reserve is likely to maintain its hawkish tone, the market’s rate hike expectations are too high given the data, while gold and silver prices will probably remain rangebound with a downward bias, according to market strategists at StoneX.