Shares of precious metal-related companies are trading lower as climbing yields and a stronger dollar raise rate-hike expectations. President Trump's rejection of Iran's plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a possible diesel export ban are boosting oil prices and contributing to mounting inflationary concerns as regional conflict continues.

Allied Gold Connects Kurmuk Mine To Ethiopian Grid And Crushes First Ore Ahead Of Commercial Production

Allied Gold Corporation (TSX:AAUC, NYSE:AAUC) ("Allied" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on the Kurmuk Mine (the "Kurmuk Mine") in Ethiopia. As the Kurmuk Mine completes

Can Barrick Mining's Cash Engine Unlock Greater Returns Ahead?

Barrick Mining Corporation leverages strong cash generation and a solid balance sheet to return significant value to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The company generated $1.7 billion in operating cash flows (up 28% YoY) and returned $1.5 billion to shareholders in Q2 2026. Peers Newmont Corporation and Agnico Eagle Mines also demonstrate robust capital return programs, with Newmont returning $1.9 billion since April 2026 and Agnico Eagle planning to return 40% of annual free cash flow.

Why Are Precious Metal Stocks Falling Today?

Gold fell to a seven-week low Monday on oil-driven inflation concerns and Fed rate hike bets. See how Newmont, Barrick, Agnico Eagle and GLD traded premarket.

Shares of precious metals-related companies are trading lower as gold and silver decline amid a stronger dollar and rising yields. Recent comments from the Fed's Barkin on inflation and future rate hikes prompt expectations of tighter monetary policy, which would create headwinds as investors rotate into fixed income.

Shares of precious metal-related companies are trading higher as bond yields and oil prices retreat, which alleviates pressure on the physical gold and silver markets.

RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on Alamos Gold, Maintains $42 Price Target

RBC Capital analyst Josh Wolfson reiterates Alamos Gold (NYSE:AGI) with a Outperform and maintains $42 price target.