The global platinum market is expected to remain in deficit for a fourth consecutive year in 2026, even as supply begins to stabilize and demand moderates following a sharp rally in the metal’s price. New projections from the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) show a deficit of about 240,000 ounces for 2026 following a significantly

Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for March 4 as of 9:00 a.m. UTC. Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news. Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$70,987.43, up by 6.7 percent over the last 24 hours. Bitcoin price performance, March 4, 2026.

Copper prices have surged since the middle of 2025, as tariffs, rising demand and supply disruptions came together to create the perfect storm for metals traders. These factors are helping raise awareness of the challenges copper producers will face in the coming years, as supply deficits are expected to become more pronounced amid aging mines

SSR Mining (NASDAQ:SSRM,TSX:SSRM,OTCPL:SSRGF) has agreed to sell its majority stake in the Çöpler gold mine in Turkey for US$1.5 billion in cash, shifting the company’s portfolio towards the Americas as the yellow metal continues to surge amid rising geopolitical tensions. The Denver-based miner announced it has signed a binding memorandum of understanding to sell its

First Majestic Silver (TSX:AG,NYSE:AG) CEO Keith Neumeyer’s silver price prediction of over US$100 per ounce came true in 2026. When will silver prices make a more lasting hold in triple digit territory? The silver price was up over 189 percent year-on-year as of March 2, 2026, on the back of economic uncertainty and ongoing geopolitical

Apple’s all-new MacBook features a durable aluminum design, a stunning 13-inch Liquid Retina display, the power of Apple silicon, and all-day battery life — all for the breakthrough starting price of just $599 Apple® today unveiled MacBook Neo , an all-new laptop that delivers the magic of the Mac® at a breakthrough price, making it

Sranan Gold Corp. (CSE: SRAN,OTC:SRANF) (OTCQB: SRANF) (‘Sranan’ or the ‘Company’) continues to work towards the filing of its annual audited financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis, and CEO and CFO certifications for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 (the ‘Required Filings’). The Company has obtained approval from the Alberta Securities Commission to extend

Modern society has a metals problem. The demands of modern consumer culture, the energy transition and the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics have created a dilemma. As demand rises, the supply of many metals is at a bottleneck brought about by a number of factors, from government red tape to civil unrest, as

Hudbay Minerals (TSX:HBM,NYSE:HBM) is doubling down on Arizona, striking a deal to acquire Arizona Sonoran Copper Company in a transaction that would create North America’s third-largest copper district. The deal gives Hudbay 100 percent ownership of the Cactus project in southern Arizona, adding it to the company’s existing Copper World development and establishing what the

Prices for gold and silver spiked higher over the weekend and in early morning trading on Monday (March 2) as a full-blown war broke out in the Middle East. Tensions between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other have been intensifying over the past few weeks. On Sunday (February 28),