Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott L. Montgomery is a geologist who writes about energy issues. What is an “energy transition”? You might think, given its wide ...

WSJ’s Jinjoo Lee breaks down why copper prices climbed recently — and explains why they may get a reality check soon despite a bullish long-term outlook. Photo: Photo illustration by Jeff Um Precious ...

Industrial metals and oil joined the post-Warsh commodity slide, exacerbated by additional factors. Higher margin requirements and a dollar rebound helped halt the copper rally, while crude oil ...

Due to higher technology demands, inflation concerns and rising geopolitical uncertainty, investors are increasingly seeking hard assets for peace of mind. Assets such as gold, silver, platinum, ...

The bubble in precious metals might have popped this week, with silver's violent decline on Friday leading the group lower. Having touched a new record of $120 per ounce earlier in the session, silver ...

Precious metals can be a smart way to diversify your portfolio and protect yourself from losses in other asset classes. In some cases, they can also safeguard your wealth from inflation or deliver ...

Gold and silver prices fell Wednesday after exchange operator CME Group again hiked the margins on precious metal futures. The moves come as investors book profits after a historic annual rally. CME ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Starting Jan. 1, 2026, sales of precious metals and monetized bullion will no longer be excluded from the definition of a wholesale or retail sale and will be taxable. The Washington ...

The House passed a bill on Wednesday that would criminalize gender transition treatment for minors. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., passed by a 216-211 vote with some ...

The multinational banking organization predicts firm nonferrous metals prices in 2026 and 2027 based on modest demand growth and tightening supply conditions. Among the seven metals in the index, ...