There’s a potentially major shakeup brewing in the mining industry. Mining giants Rio Tinto and Glencore are reportedly exploring a potential merger valued at roughly $160 billion that could reshape the global metals landscape. If completed, the combination would create a dominant copper producer able to challenge industry leader BHP. The proposal remains in early stages and faces regulatory, financial, and operational hurdles that could slow or prevent any deal from closing.
“2025 might be the last year to buy gold under $3,000”
That provocative forecast comes from Alan Hibbard during his recent Bloomberg Television interview. Hibbard argues that a convergence of monetary policy shifts, inflation dynamics, and investor demand could push gold to new highs in 2025. He also outlines two key factors that, in his view, could restrain gold’s advance.
His analysis offers useful context for anyone tracking precious metals heading into the coming year. For investors and observers, Hibbard’s interview highlights why disciplined portfolio planning and awareness of macro trends will matter most as markets evolve.
Gold & Silver Making Moves
Gold is back in focus, rising to about $2,750 — a one-month high — while silver has been holding firm near $30.50. Several market forces appear to be supporting the rally. Treasury yields have retreated after a softer-than-expected inflation report, and investors on Wall Street are increasingly betting the Federal Reserve may pause additional rate hikes. Those expectations reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold, helping precious metals regain momentum.
Gold remains close to October’s record level of about $2,790, leaving it roughly $40 below that high. Traders and long-term buyers will be watching how inflation readings, Fed commentary, and global demand for safe-haven assets unfold over the coming months.
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What Else is News?
GOLD SHOWDOWN IN MALI
Mali’s military government has intensified its dispute with Barrick Gold by seizing three tons of gold estimated at $245 million. The government is demanding a larger ownership stake in the company’s operations and claims $500 million in overdue taxes, and authorities have issued an arrest warrant for the company’s CEO. The standoff underscores growing political risk in resource-rich nations and highlights how quickly disputes can disrupt production and investor confidence.
THE GREAT DIVIDE: STOCKS VS WAGES
As the S&P 500 extends its rally, research shows a widening gap between stock valuations and worker purchasing power. According to the analysis, stocks are now more expensive relative to wages than at any time in over 75 years. The report highlights that today’s workers would need to work more than 200 hours to afford the same basket of goods that required about 33 hours in an earlier historical period — a stark indicator of shifting wealth dynamics and affordability challenges for many households.
STATES’ BITCOIN GOLD RUSH
Eight U.S. states are reportedly exploring or establishing Bitcoin reserves as the price of the cryptocurrency approaches $101,000. That state-level interest, together with federal proposals to hold digital assets, signals a shift in how governments and policymakers view cryptocurrencies — not just as speculative instruments but also as potential components of public reserves and financial strategy.
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