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Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore have resumed negotiations regarding a potential £190 billion deal that would establish the world’s largest mining company. On Friday, the two firms confirmed preliminary discussions concerning a combination of businesses, expected to be structured as an acquisition of Glencore via a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement. This follows a previous attempt in late 2024, which …

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Gold now ranks as the world’s top reserve asset. According to World Gold Council data, global gold reserves are approaching $4 trillion. Treasury holdings total approximately $3.9 trillion. The last time central bank gold reserves topped Treasury holdings was in 1996. The increase in gold reserves is a function of both rising gold prices and steady, strong central bank gold buying. Gold was …

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Silver prices are flying. Before you head down to a precious metals dealer and place an order, it is worth slowing down and asking a few questions: Are you buying because of fear of missing out? Do you understand the structural and macroeconomic reasons behind the recent move in silver prices? Do you know whether today’s price is attractive relative …