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PRE-OPEN Canadian futures are little changed as modest gains in oil prices were offset by a decline in gold, while investors awaited key monetary policy decisions scheduled for later this week. Oil prices remained supported near six-week highs after sources indicated that OPEC+ producers are likely to leave December output targets unchanged at Sunday's meeting, reinforcing expectations that any further production policy changes may be deferred until next year.

Gold's struggle to hold support around $4,000 an ounce is testing investor confidence in the precious metal, but one major investment firm remains optimistic that prices can recover to $5,500 by early next year. However, persistent inflation, rising bond yields and a more hawkish Federal Reserve are making that bullish outlook increasingly uncertain.

Gold's struggle to hold support around $4,000 an ounce is testing investor confidence in the precious metal, but one major investment firm remains optimistic that prices can recover to $5,500 by early next year. However, persistent inflation, rising bond yields and a more hawkish Federal Reserve are making that bullish outlook increasingly uncertain.

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.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 16, 2026) - Dryden Gold Corp. (TSXV: DRY) (OTCQX: DRYGF) (FSE: X7W) ("Dryden Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has signed an Early Exploration Agreement (the "Agreement") with Eagle Lake First Nation ("ELFN"), establishing a framework for ongoing engagement, collaboration, and mutual respect as the Company advances exploration activities within Eagle Lake First Nation's traditional territory.

SYDNEY - Australia will refresh its critical minerals strategy to place greater emphasis on refining and processing, a senior Minister said on Tuesday, as competition for investment intensifies and supply-chain concerns persist.

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Gold and silver faced significant headwinds through the summer as persistent inflation and higher bond yields raised the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets. However, some investors continued to see value in the precious metals, according to the latest sales figures from the British Royal Mint.