CommodityFeaturedKalshi launches Commodities Hub to focus on energy and metalsIFM CorrespondentApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026 Kalshi is launching markets on natural gas, coffee, copper, sugar, corn, soybeans, wheat, nickel, diesel and lithium... Read more
CommodityFeaturedStart-up of the Week: Mariana Minerals brings automation to mining sectorIFM CorrespondentApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026 Turner Caldwell-led Mariana Minerals has tied up with Pronto, which has developed self-driving systems for construction and mining sites... Read more
CommodityFeaturedFirst Quantum Minerals gets approval for processing copper ore stockpiled at Cobre PanamaIFM CorrespondentApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026 First Quantum Minerals expects about $250 million in capital investment for plant recommissioning, inventory replenishment, and sustaining capital... Read more
CommodityFeaturedMarch 2026 saw massive outflows in gold ETFs: WGC reportIFM CorrespondentApril 14, 2026April 13, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 14, 2026April 13, 2026 In March, there was a significant USD 2 billion addition for Asian gold ETFs, making the quarter the most robust one on record... Read more
CommodityFeaturedDespite gains, gold heads for biggest loss in nearly two decadesIFM CorrespondentApril 2, 2026April 1, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentApril 2, 2026April 1, 2026 Discussing gold, the go-to hedge against inflation and geopolitical risks, has fallen more than 14% since the war began on February 28... Read more
CommodityFeaturedWill central banks’ demand for gold decline?IFM CorrespondentMarch 25, 2026March 24, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 25, 2026March 24, 2026 Some central banks are also buying gold from small-scale domestic producers to support the local industry and to stop those gold sales from going to bad actors... Read more
CommodityFeaturedIF Insights: Rare earths emerge as Africa’s new leverage pointIFM CorrespondentMarch 12, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 12, 2026 No major international player is speaking about Africa using its wealth for internal economic transformation... Read more
CommodityFeaturedAmid geopolitical uncertainty, Uganda to start gold buying programmeIFM CorrespondentMarch 4, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 4, 2026 Uganda exported USD 5.8 billion worth of gold in 2025, a 76% increase from 2024... Read more
CommodityFeaturedIF Insights: Saudi Arabia’s grand pivot from oil to minerals under Vision 2030IFM CorrespondentFebruary 19, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 19, 2026 Saudi Arabia, traditionally recognised for its hydrocarbon wealth, is rapidly emerging as a significant player in the mining sector... Read more
CommodityFeaturedMubasher Capital plans new silver investment fundIFM CorrespondentFebruary 13, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 13, 2026 Founded in 2018, Mubasher Capital Egypt operates in securities trading and manages investment funds and portfolios... Read more