M&A one likely answer to growth concerns

Lucara sells large diamonds for US$32.5m

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Likely Shadary win in DR Congo threatens further squeeze on miners' profits

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Alderan unlocking Frisco potential

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Rhyolite Ridge PFS beats expectations

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Last year saw rising US interest rates (both bond yields and the US Fed funds) and a strong US dollar, coupled with escalating trade tensions and concerns over global and Chinese growth.

Rising metals price volatility over past month

Gold stocks surge ahead of equities on metal price gain

Base metals outlook for 2026 opaque after decent rise last year

Gold and silver stocks far outpace the major markets

Bank of Japan boosts rates, continuing an unwinding carry trade