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Vale sees extraordinary dividends as unlikely amid market uncertainty
SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO – Vale is unlikely to pay extraordinary dividends this year, the firm's CFO Marcelo Bacci said on Friday, after the Brazilian miner reported a 20% slump in third-quarter core profit, hit by lower iron ore prices and elevated fuel and freight costs.
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Venezuela to offer State assets to private sector, Rodriguez says
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday the government has made progress identifying State assets to offer to the private sector and former owners, a move that could reverse nationalisations ordered by former President Hugo Chavez.
Talisker Resources Intersects 301.88 g/t Au over 0.55 m within 79.23 g/t Au over 2.10 metres in the Bralorne West Zone - 2026 Bralorne Gold Project Resource Conversion Program
Scottie Resources Hits 23.1 gt Gold over 7.00 m and 20.6 gt Gold over 5.60 m Reinforcing High-Grade at Blueberry Contact Zone
Canada's Capstone Copper announces $3bn investment plan in Chile
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Cochilco cuts Chilean copper forecast for 2026, 2027
Chile's copper commission Cochilco on Friday sharply lowered its forecast for Chilean copper production this year and forecast a milder-than-expected recovery for 2027.
Chile's Codelco fires eight amid probe into over-reported output
Rio Tinto begins restarting Oyu Tolgoi underground operations after seismic event
Centerra lowers full-year AISC guidance for Mount Milligan
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West Point Gold Adds C$4.1 Million Through Warrant Exercises, Strengthening Treasury Ahead of 30,000-Metre Drill Program
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 29, 2026) - West Point Gold Corp. (TSXV: WPG) (OTCQX: WPGCF) (FSE: LRA0) ("West Point Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received approximately C$4.1 million from the exercise of outstanding warrants, further strengthening its treasury ahead of its planned 30,000-metre drill program at the flagship Gold Chain Project in Arizona. The additional capital positions the Company to execute its planned exploration activities through May 2027 while maintaining financial flexibility.
Standard Uranium Confirms Strong Radioactivity up to 48,000 cps at Surface and Discovers New Showings at the Corvo Uranium Project
Talisker Resources Intersects 301.88 g/t Au over 0.55 m within 79.23 g/t Au over 2.10 metres in the Bralorne West Zone - 2026 Bralorne Gold Project Resource Conversion Program
Scottie Resources Hits 23.1 gt Gold over 7.00 m and 20.6 gt Gold over 5.60 m Reinforcing High-Grade at Blueberry Contact Zone
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Gold wants to rally, but the threat of higher interest rates is holding it back - Catalyst Funds’ Miller
Gold prices have fallen below $3,900 an ounce, extending a sharp selloff as persistent inflation and elevated interest rates continue to weigh on the precious metal. However, according to one fund manager, the recent weakness represents more of a correction than a fundamental shift in gold's long-term bullish outlook.

Vale's profit falls 53% in Q3 on lower iron-ore prices, higher costs
SÃO PAULO – Brazilian miner Vale reported on Thursday a 53% decline in its third-quarter net profit from a year earlier, hit by lower iron ore prices and higher costs, including freight.

Fed will hike once more in December before slowing growth and falling energy ease inflation – Natixis
The Federal Reserve will only need to deliver one more rate hike this cycle before a combination of falling oil prices, easing tariff impacts and slowing growth will lower inflationary pressures, according to Natixis.

Appian in talks with EBRD, others, on critical minerals funds
SYDNEY – Appian Capital Advisory, a London-based private equity firm, is in talks with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and others for funds to invest in critical minerals projects, an executive at the firm told Reuters.
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PRE-OPEN Canadian futures are moving higher as lower oil prices helped ease inflation concerns, while investors awaited key U.S. inflation data due later in the day. Crude prices declined as renewed hopes for peace negotiations reduced fears of supply disruptions stemming from escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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Fed will hike once more in December before slowing growth and falling energy ease inflation – Natixis
The Federal Reserve will only need to deliver one more rate hike this cycle before a combination of falling oil prices, easing tariff impacts and slowing growth will lower inflationary pressures, according to Natixis.
Read More about Fed will hike once more in December before slowing growth and falling energy ease inflation – NatixisSilver could see further losses against gold as physical market weakens - Metals Focus

Energy surges, precious metals tumble as 2026 rotation strengthens diversification case – Saxo Bank’s Hansen

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Cochilco cuts Chilean copper forecast for 2026, 2027
Chile's copper commission Cochilco on Friday sharply lowered its forecast for Chilean copper production this year and forecast a milder-than-expected recovery for 2027.
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B2Gold CEO to retire, CFO named successor
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.
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Dryden Gold and Eagle Lake First Nation Sign Early Exploration Agreement
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.
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Harfang and SOQUEM Extend Mineralized Trends at Menarik West, Québec

Scottie Resources Announces Brokered Private Placement for Up to $10 Million and Provides Update on Non-Brokered Private Placement

Precious Metals

Appian in talks with EBRD, others, on critical minerals funds
SYDNEY – Appian Capital Advisory, a London-based private equity firm, is in talks with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and others for funds to invest in critical minerals projects, an executive at the firm told Reuters.
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Silver could see further losses against gold as physical market weakens - Metals Focus
Gold and silver continue to struggle in the face of persistent inflation pressures and higher bond yields, but while gold has managed to hold critical support around $4,000 an ounce, silver has fallen to fresh year-to-date lows. According to one research firm, the grey metal could face further selling pressure as weakening investment demand and improving physical market liquidity weigh on prices.
Read More about Silver could see further losses against gold as physical market weakens - Metals Focus‘I could see silver getting as low as the high $30s… gold getting as low as $3,000’ – StoneX Group’s Pavilonis

Gold and silver prices coming dangerously close to capitulation levels – Jesse Colombo

Apollo Silver delivers positive PEA for California project

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West Point Gold Adds C$4.1 Million Through Warrant Exercises, Strengthening Treasury Ahead of 30,000-Metre Drill Program

Standard Uranium Confirms Strong Radioactivity up to 48,000 cps at Surface and Discovers New Showings at the Corvo Uranium Project

Talisker Resources Intersects 301.88 g/t Au over 0.55 m within 79.23 g/t Au over 2.10 metres in the Bralorne West Zone - 2026 Bralorne Gold Project Resource Conversion Program

Scottie Resources Hits 23.1 gt Gold over 7.00 m and 20.6 gt Gold over 5.60 m Reinforcing High-Grade at Blueberry Contact Zone

BULGOLD Expands Strategic Exploration Position Around the Lutila Gold Project with Two New Exploration Licences
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Noble Plains Uranium Expands Shirley East Project in Wyoming
July 23, 2025 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Noble Plains Uranium Corp. (TSX-V: NOBL, OTCQB: NBLXF, FSE: INE0) (“Noble Plains” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has staked an additional 16 mineral claims covering approximately 320 acres on the eastern side of its existing Shirley East Project in Wyoming’s Shirley Basin.

South Africa to Launch $500m Credit Guarantee Vehicle to Back Private Grid Projects
31 July 2025: South Africa will establish a $500-million Credit Guarantee Vehicle by July 2026 to support privately built public infrastructure, starting with transmission grid projects. The National Treasury will contribute 20% of the initial capital, backed by World Bank funding.

Astra Completes Preparation for March Drill Program at the La Manchuria Project, Argentina
Vancouver, British Columbia – February 19, 2025 – Astra Exploration Inc. (TSX-V: ASTR, OTCQB: ATEPF, FSE: S3I) (“Astra” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on exploration activities at the La Manchuria Gold and Silver Project in Santa Cruz, Argentina.

Phenom Commences Drilling on Crescent Valley Gold Project, Nevada
May 15, 2025 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Phenom Resources Corp. (TSX-V: PHNM) (OTCQX®: PHNMF) (FSE: 1PY0) (“Phenom” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that drilling has commenced on the Company’s Crescent Valley Gold Project, 22 km (13 miles) southwest of Carlin, Nevada. The Crescent Valley Gold Project represents a high-grade, bonanza-vein gold prospect strategically located within the Northern Nevada Rift flanking the southwest fringe of the Carlin Gold Trend in Northern Nevada.
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