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PRE-OPEN Canadian markets are moving higher, supported by firmer gold prices, while easing inflation concerns helped sentiment after oil retreated from six-month highs amid hopes of improved U.S.-Iran relations.

Gold became a major investment theme at the start of the year as central bank demand helped drive prices to record highs above $5,600 an ounce; however, sentiment has turned significantly more cautious in the second half of 2026 as the conflict in the Middle East remains far from over.

Gold became a major investment theme at the start of the year as central bank demand helped drive prices to record highs above $5,600 an ounce; however, sentiment has turned significantly more cautious in the second half of 2026 as the conflict in the Middle East remains far from over.

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.

Market research company BMI has highlighted the market pressures that Japanese and other Western industry players are facing as a result of China’s dominance of rare earth supply, particularly through the shipment of yttrium.

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Gold and silver faced significant headwinds through the summer as persistent inflation and higher bond yields raised the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets. However, some investors continued to see value in the precious metals, according to the latest sales figures from the British Royal Mint.