According to its quarterly report, Tether ended March with 132 tons of gold worth approximately $19.8 billion, after purchasing more than six tons in the first quarter of 2026. The company also acquired a stake in US-based precious metals dealer Gold.com in February, establishing a $100 million gold

According to its quarterly report, Tether Holdings SA purchased more than six tons of gold in the first three months of 2026, bringing its total bullion reserves to $19.8 billion at the end of March. The reserves equate to approximately 132 tons of gold based on spot prices, making Tether the

Gate News message, April 25 — Azerbaijan's State Oil Fund (SOFAZ) sold approximately 22 tons of gold in the first quarter of 2026, according to the fund's quarterly report released today. At current market prices, the sale is valued at over $3 billion. This marks the first time SOFAZ has reduced

Gate News message, April 24 — Turkey's central bank reported that its gold reserves increased by 30.68 tons as of the week ending April 17, bringing total holdings to 730.57 tons based on international accounting

Gate News message, April 23 — Xinyang (SY.US) and Jinbo Biotech (920982.BJ) announced a strategic partnership on April 22, with Jinbo's new collagen product Weiyi Beauty ColPact being exclusively supplied to Xinyang Youth Clinic. Xinyang launched "Miracle Collagen" based on this product for facial a

Polysilicon futures in China surged due to policy signals aimed at regulating the solar sector, yet analysts warned that the rally is based on expectations rather than actual market improvements. Elevated inventory levels and supply-demand imbalances remain concerns.

The Shanghai Futures Exchange has approved the registration of PT CNGR DING XING NEW ENERGY's "DX-zwdx" electrolytic nickel, featuring 99.96% purity and a production capacity of 50,000 tons, for futures contract settlements.

China is poised to import a record 800,000 tons of US ethane in April due to supply disruptions from the Middle East. The shift to ethane stems from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting naphtha and LPG imports. This surge aligns with new production capacities and upcoming US-China talks.

The Trump-Iran war has severely disrupted global oil supply, cutting over 500 million barrels and causing $50 billion in losses in seven weeks. Analysts predict prolonged impacts on supply chains, with significant recovery delays expected.

The U.S. is contemplating increased uranium imports from Namibia to support nuclear energy for AI data centers, as China dominates Namibia's uranium sector. Rising uranium prices are reviving mining interests, despite water supply challenges in the arid region.