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Welcome to Gold Bank Podcast. Today we’re covering a sharp rebound in gold, silver, and platinum after rising Middle East tensions drove fresh safe-haven demand, and why that matters for UK investors tracking precious metals, mining shares, and market risk sentiment. Main news discussion Gold rose on 4 March 2026 as the conflict in the Middle East escalated and the U.S. dollar paused after a strong run, giving precious metals room to recover. Spot gold was up 0.7% at $5,120.71 an ounce after fal...
Welcome to Gold Bank Podcast. Today we’re covering Fresnillo’s latest results, a major UK-listed precious-metals name and why its jump in profit, dividend, and 2026 guidance matters for UK investors watching gold and silver exposure through mining stocks. Main news discussion Fresnillo PLC reported higher sales and profit for 2025, driven by stronger gold and silver prices, and proposed its highest dividend since listing. Pre-tax profit more than doubled to $2.08bn (from $743.9m) and revenue ros...
Gold Bank examines how Pan African Resources' explicit FY2026 production guidance provides a vital anchor for UK gold investors, translating gold prices into tangible earnings expectations and shaping market sentiment. The episode contrasts Pan African's clarity with other miners like Fresnillo, Hochschild, and Endeavour, who face challenges with production cuts, higher costs, or margin sensitivity. It underscores that operational updates, not just bullion prices, are critical differentiators for investor confidence and portfolio strategy in the precious metals sector, encouraging a focus on company-specific guidance.
Welcome to Gold Bank Podcast. Today we’re covering a big platinum headline out of South Africa and why a sharp move in platinum markets matters for UK investors watching precious metals, miners, and inflation-sensitive assets. Main news South Africa’s Northam Platinum reported a 25-fold surge in half-year profit for the six months ending 31 December 2025, driven by higher metal prices and increased production, and it declared a record interim dividend. Refined metal output rose 3.7% to 467,818 o...
Welcome back to Gold Bank Podcast. Today we’re covering Riversgold’s latest drilling and mine-development update at its Kalgoorlie Gold Project a reminder that near-term production timelines and permitting milestones can move gold equities even when bullion prices are calm. Main news Riversgold said it has completed 31 new shallow drill holes totalling 2,013 metres at the Northern Zone within its Kalgoorlie Gold Project and has submitted 1,475 samples for assay with results expected in batches i...
Welcome to Gold Bank Podcast. Today we’re covering Johnson Matthey’s decision to cut the sale price of its Catalyst Technologies unit to Honeywell and why the sharp market reaction matters for UK investors watching industrials, deal risk, and precious-metals exposure. Main news Johnson Matthey (UK) agreed to reduce the sale price of its Catalyst Technologies business to Honeywell (US) by 26%, taking the consideration down to £1.33 billion (about $1.80 billion) from the previously agreed £1.8 bil...
Welcome to Gold Bank Podcast. Today we’re covering Newmont’s latest earnings beat and what it signals for gold-linked equities, a key watch for UK investors tracking miners, commodity exposure, and risk sentiment. Main News Newmont, the world’s largest gold miner, beat Wall Street’s 4th-quarter profit expectations, helped by a strong gold-price backdrop that offset lower production. Adjusted earnings came in at $2.52 per share versus estimates around $2.00, while production fell to about 1.45 mi...
Welcome to Goldbank Insider. Today we’re covering the sharp pullback in gold and silver, and why mining stocks sold off right as an important earnings window opens — a key watchpoint for UK investors tracking precious-metals exposure. Main news discussion Mining stocks fell on Tuesday as gold dropped around 3% and silver fell nearly 6%, after both metals had rallied strongly earlier in the year. The immediate market implication was broad risk-off pressure across precious-metals equities, even as...
Welcome back to Gold Bank Insider. Today we’re covering Mali’s decision to renew Barrick Mining’s Loulo gold permit for another 10 years and why this matters to UK investors watching geopolitical risk, supply stability, and gold-linked equities. Main news Mali’s government approved a draft decree renewing Barrick Mining’s permit for the Loulo gold mine for an additional 10 years, following the resolution of a 2-year dispute over profit-sharing and operational control at the Loulo-Gounkoto comple...
Welcome back to Gold Bank Insider. Today we’re looking at Ghana’s record gold output in 2025 and why a proposed royalty change could matter for metal prices and mining stocks watched by UK investors. Main news Ghana produced a record 6 million ounces of gold in 2025. Large-scale mines delivered 2.9 million ounces (flat year-on-year), while artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) rose to about 3.1 million ounces. The industry warns the projected 6.5 million ounces in 2026 is at risk because the go...
Welcome to Goldbank Insider, the podcast for a UK audience tracking what’s moving gold, silver, and platinum markets, and why it matters for investors. Today we’re focusing on platinum group metals, or PGMs, and a new collaboration that aims to create fresh industrial demand beyond the traditional uses. Main news UK-listed Johnson Matthey has teamed up with 2 major South African PGM producers, Sibanye-Stillwater and Valterra Platinum, to develop what they describe as high-impact technologies ena...
Welcome to Goldbank Insider, the podcast where we break down the latest gold, silver, and platinum news with a clear UK lens. Today we’re looking at a company-specific update from Fresnillo, the London-listed precious metals miner, and what it could mean for investors watching silver and gold exploration exposure. Main news The news is that Fresnillo is involved in a restructuring of its interest in the Coneto Silver Gold Project, alongside Orex Minerals and Silver Viper Minerals. In simple term...
Welcome to Gold Bank Insider, the UK podcast that breaks down the biggest precious metals and mining stories. Today we’re looking at a major gold-mining headline from Barrick Mining: a planned IPO of its North American gold assets, and a new CEO to lead the next phase. Main news Barrick Mining will press ahead with preparations for an initial public offering of its North American gold assets, and it has named its interim head, Mark Hill, as chief executive and president. The IPO is expected by l...
Welcome to GoldBank Insider — the UK podcast that turns the biggest precious-metals headlines into clear takeaways. Today: gold is ripping higher again, reclaiming the $5,000 level, and silver and platinum are moving with it. Here’s what’s driving it, and what UK investors should watch next. What happened Gold surged more than 2% on 4 February, extending Tuesday’s powerful rebound that was described as the biggest daily jump since 2008. Spot gold traded around $5,070 per ounce, with April US fut...
Welcome to GoldBank Insider, the UK podcast that turns the biggest precious metals headlines into clear takeaways. If you invest in physical bullion, ETFs, or you just track the price, this episode is for you. What happened Gold has been repeatedly hitting fresh records and, on 29 January, reached just under $5,595 an ounce (around £4,060) before dropping sharply later in the day to about $5,250 (around £3,810). Silver has been even more dramatic: it was below $30 (around £22) around the time “l...
Welcome back to GoldBank Insider, the UK news-led precious metals podcast. Today we are unpacking a sharp move in silver: a big rally, a sudden pullback, and why volatility is now the main story. What happened Silver surged to fresh records, briefly trading above $117 an ounce, then dropped hard in the next session, finishing around $105.52, down roughly 8% on the day. The backdrop is still bullish on paper: silver has been up strongly since the start of January and has massively outperformed go...
Welcome back to Goldbank Insider, the UK podcast where we turn the day’s biggest precious-metals story into what it means for UK investors. Gold, silver, and platinum pushed to fresh all-time highs as investors rotated away from US assets amid geopolitical tension and economic uncertainty, with a weaker US dollar adding fuel to the move. What happened • Gold hit a new record high around $4,966.59/oz, then held near $4,957/oz. • Silver surged to a record around $99.34/oz, trading near $98.87/oz. ...
Gold zooms past $4,800 as Greenland tensions spark a fresh safe-haven rush Welcome back to GoldBank Insider, the podcast where we turn the day’s biggest UK relevant market headlines into plain-English precious metals insight. Today’s story: gold has just pushed through $4,800 an ounce for the first time, hitting a new all-time high as geopolitical tensions over Greenland shake confidence in US assets. What happened Gold surged on Wednesday as investors bought safety after a broad selloff in US a...
Welcome back to Goldbank Insider. Today we’re digging into a very UK-specific gold story: demand for tax-free British gold coins surged in the run-up to the autumn Budget, as buyers looked to combine bullion exposure with a major tax advantage. What happened UK retailer and lender Ramsdens said demand for gold coins was “double the norm” in October, with interest described as “extraordinarily high.” The Royal Mint also reported strong demand for precious-metals investment products, including its...
Welcome back to Goldbank Insider. Today we’re breaking down why gold’s surge isn’t just a short-term panic bid. The key message is simple: central banks are still buying, private investors are still hedging, and that combination is keeping gold, silver, and even platinum moving higher. What’s Happening in Prices * Gold is up about 7% so far in 2026 and has already hit fresh records * Silver is up about 20% year-to-date and has also made new records * Platinum is up about 15% year-to-date and is ...
Gold and silver face a test of strength as annual index rebalancing begins Welcome to Goldbank Insider - the UK-focused podcast where we break down gold, silver and platinum headlines and what they mean for investors and bullion buyers. Today: the 5-day index rebalance window, why it can pressure gold and silver, and how to spot the signal once the forced selling fades. What is “annual index rebalancing” Big commodity indices rebalance once a year. They reset their commodity weights based on set...
Deep in the vaults: the Bank of England and Venezuela’s gold standoff Welcome to Goldbank Insider. Today we are talking about a story that sits right at the intersection of gold, geopolitics, and London’s role in the global bullion system. Venezuela has roughly 31 tonnes of gold stored in the Bank of England’s vaults, and the question of who controls it has been thrown back into the spotlight after major political developments in Venezuela. The gold has been effectively frozen in the UK for year...
Gold and silver kick off 2026 with a fresh surge. Intro Welcome to Goldbank Insider. Today we’re breaking down why precious metals have started 2026 with a bang, with gold up about 1.5% and silver up about 3.6% in early trade, extending the powerful run we saw through 2025. What happened Markets opened the year in thin holiday trading, while precious metals show no sign of stopping. Spot gold moved up to around $4,378 per ounce and silver to about $73.85 on the day. The bigger context is that 20...
Silver’s surge meets a margin hike: why CME jolted gold and silver Intro Welcome back to Goldbank Insider. Silver and gold just took a sharp hit after the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) raised margin requirements for precious-metals futures. Higher margins mean traders using leverage must post more cash or cut positions, which can trigger rapid, forced selling. What happened The CME posted a notice on Friday saying it was increasing margins as part of a normal review of market volatility. Ear...
Silver tops $75 as gold and platinum surge to records INTRO Welcome back to GoldBank Insider. Today we are talking about an explosive move across precious metals: silver pushed through $75 an ounce for the first time, while gold and platinum also hit fresh record highs. WHAT HAPPENED Here are the headline numbers from today’s move: Spot gold traded around $4,504/oz after hitting a record near $4,531/oz. Spot silver jumped to an all-time high around $75.14/oz, before trading near the mid-$74s. Pl...
A White Metals Christmas: Silver and Platinum Take Centre Stage Hello and welcome to Goldbank Insider. Today we’re covering the “white metals” story heading into year-end 2025: silver and platinum. This is market commentary, not financial advice. The Royal Mint notes that silver has had a strong 2025 and has been pressing towards a major psychological level in GBP terms, while platinum has surged since mid-2025 and picked up pace again in December. In short: gold may be the headline metal most w...
Gold and Silver Smash Record Highs as Geopolitical Risk and Rate-Cut Bets Collide In this episode of Goldbank Insider, we break down why gold and silver have surged to fresh record highs and what it could mean for traders, stackers, and long-term investors heading into year-end. Gold pushed into new all-time-high territory around the mid-$4,400s per ounce and then extended toward about $4,500. Silver didn’t just follow, it led, printing record levels near $69 and pressing up toward $70. When sil...
Platinum hits a 17-year high as tight supply doubles price in 2025 Platinum is back in the spotlight after surging to a 17-year high and more than doubling in 2025. In this episode of Goldbank Insider, we break down why this move looks different from a typical “risk-on” rally: the market is flashing genuine tightness in physical supply, and that stress is showing up in the plumbing behind the headline price. One of the clearest signals is the jump in platinum lease rates and the cost of borrowin...
Silver breaks $65 as rate-cut bets return and gold firms Welcome back to GoldBank Insider. Today we’re talking about a big milestone in precious metals: silver has vaulted above $65 an ounce for the 1st time, hitting fresh record highs and gold is rising too as US labour data points to a cooling jobs market and strengthens the case for more rate cuts next year. What happened in the market Silver surged into record territory, trading around $65 to $66+ per ounce during the session, with spot pric...
Gold forecast: $5,000 in sight for 2026 after the biggest jump since 1979 Gold is having a year that rewrites the playbook. After rising about 64% in 2025 and printing a record near $4,381/oz in October, the big question is whether the move has another leg in 2026 or whether we have already seen the peak of the cycle. In this episode of Goldbank Insider, we break down the latest forecasts that put $5,000/oz on the radar for 2026, what needs to stay true for that target to be realistic, and why t...
