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Gold extended its losing streak to three sessions on Tuesday, giving up $17.80, or 0.43%, to close at $4,130. The metal is now down roughly 5% over the past month and remains far below the record set in January, when prices topped $5,600. Pressure came from the energy complex, where Brent crude traded above $110 a barrel, its highest level since May. Higher oil prices have stoked inflation concerns and strengthened the case for tighter monetary policy, a backdrop that tends to weigh on a non-yielding asset like gold.

Gold extended its losing streak to three sessions on Tuesday, giving up $17.80, or 0.43%, to close at $4,130. The metal is now down roughly 5% over the past month and remains far below the record set in January, when prices topped $5,600. Pressure came from the energy complex, where Brent crude traded above $110 a barrel, its highest level since May. Higher oil prices have stoked inflation concerns and strengthened the case for tighter monetary policy, a backdrop that tends to weigh on a non-yielding asset like gold.

Vancouver-headquartered B2Gold has announced a leadership transition that will see long-serving president and CEO Clive Johnson retire at the company’s annual general meeting on June 4.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 16, 2026) - Dryden Gold Corp. (TSXV: DRY) (OTCQX: DRYGF) (FSE: X7W) ("Dryden Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has signed an Early Exploration Agreement (the "Agreement") with Eagle Lake First Nation ("ELFN"), establishing a framework for ongoing engagement, collaboration, and mutual respect as the Company advances exploration activities within Eagle Lake First Nation's traditional territory.

ANKARA/TORONTO - NATO allies Canada and Türkiye are expected to sign a joint declaration aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in four areas, including defence and energy, during Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit later this week, a person briefed on the matter said.

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Gold extended its losing streak to three sessions on Tuesday, giving up $17.80, or 0.43%, to close at $4,130. The metal is now down roughly 5% over the past month and remains far below the record set in January, when prices topped $5,600. Pressure came from the energy complex, where Brent crude traded above $110 a barrel, its highest level since May. Higher oil prices have stoked inflation concerns and strengthened the case for tighter monetary policy, a backdrop that tends to weigh on a non-yielding asset like gold.