Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS,OTCQX:ATUSF) is making a bet on a lithium market recovery, agreeing to acquire Lithium Royalty (TSX:LIRC) in a C$520 million deal that will expand its exposure to battery metals. Under a definitive agreement announced by the two companies on Monday (December 22), Altius plans to purchase all of the issued common and convertible […]

Gold marked a new price milestone on Tuesday (December 23), continuing its record-breaking 2025 run. The spot price rose as high as US$4,511.83 per ounce, hitting that point at 4:04 p.m. PST. Gold spot price chart, December 16 to 23, 2025. The yellow metal’s latest rise caps off what’s been a historic year. After starting […]

Nickel prices were stagnant in 2025, trading around US$15,000 per metric ton (MT) for much of the year. The metal’s primary price motivation stemmed from persistent oversupply from Indonesian operations. Overall, sentiment remained weak amid soft demand growth from the construction and manufacturing sectors, and declining interest in nickel as electric vehicle (EV) battery makers […]

Silver Dollar Resources (CSE:SLV,OTCQX:SLVDF,FSE:4YW) (CSE:SLV,OTCQX:SLVDF,FSE:4YW) is a precious metals exploration company targeting high-grade silver and gold opportunities in Mexico. Its cornerstone asset is the La Joya silver–gold–copper project, situated in the southern Durango–Zacatecas silver belt, one of the most productive silver districts globally. La Joya has seen substantial historical exploration, with more than 51,600 metres […]