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Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium rebound, precious metals sector rallies, silver and platinum spot markets show strong holiday atmosphere [SMM Flash] - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) SMM reported that precious metals rebounded on September 30 after a series of remarks from US Federal Reserve officials led markets to scale back expectations for an October rate hike. New York Fed President John Williams said that if the economy evolves broadly in line with expectations, another rate hike later this year may be appropriate, but he also said there is “no need to rush.” After those remarks, market expectations for an October hike reportedly fell from around 70% to about 50%. SMM said the weaker US dollar index, continued geopolitical uncertainty, safe-haven flows into gold, and ongoing central bank gold purchases also supported the move. Source: news.metal.com Read the full article

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Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver Price Forecast: Softer PCE Cuts Fed Hike Bets Gold and silver prices rose on Thursday after U.S. inflation came in softer than expected, reducing bets that the Federal Reserve will raise the target federal funds rate in October. The article says the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, described as the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, increased 3.4% year-on-year in August versus economists’ expectation for 3.7%. It says that shift pushed expectations for an October Fed move down to about 36% to 38%, from roughly 45% and 70% last week. Source: fxempire.com Read the full article

South Korea Launches Commercialization Drive for SMR, Quantum '7 Seed Projects' with Public-Private Council This Month — BigGo Finance South Korea's government has formally launched commercialization efforts for its "7 Seed Projects," with small modular reactors identified as a next-generation growth engine and a public-private consultative body to be established within this month. The Ministry of Science and ICT held an "SMR Demand-Supply Company Roundtable" on Oct. 1 in Seoul, chaired by First Vice Minister Koo Hyuk-chae, bringing together demand-side companies including POSCO E&C, Lotte Chemical, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, Samsung Heavy Industries, and Hanwha Ocean, along with supply-side firms such as Doosan Enerbility, Hyundai Engineering & Construction, Samsung C&T, and Daewoo E&C. Source: finance.biggo.com Read the full article

IDB and IAEA Sign Cooperation Agreement on Nuclear Energy | energynews.pro The Inter-American Development Bank and the International Atomic Energy Agency signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a framework for cooperation on nuclear energy and development. The agreement covers dialogue, knowledge sharing, technical assistance, capacity building, energy-system planning and infrastructure. According to the article, the two institutions intend to explore the technical, institutional and economic aspects of nuclear technologies, including large-scale reactors, small modular reactors and other emerging technologies. Source: energynews.pro Read the full article

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TRX Gold's Expansion Targets Lower Processing Costs From US$25.66 Per Ton - Article | Crux Investor TRX Gold Corporation reported record adjusted EBITDA of US$20.7 million and record net income of US$8.4 million for the three months ended May 31, 2026, as production at the Buckreef Gold Project in Tanzania rose to 7,426 ounces from 4,703 ounces a year earlier. Revenue increased to US$32.8 million from US$12.5 million, helped by a realized gold price of US$4,703 per ounce, up 51% year over year. Cash cost per ounce fell to US$1,648 from US$1,819, compared with full-year guidance of US$1,400 to US$1,600 per ounce. Source: cruxinvestor.com Read the full article

TEPCO begins inserting robot arm to retrieve Fukushima nuclear fuel debris Tokyo Electric Power Co Holdings Inc on Friday began work to insert a remote-controlled robotic arm into the containment vessel of the No. 2 reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, as it prepares for another attempt to retrieve melted fuel debris next year. TEPCO said the arm, which had been folded inside a metal box, was extended and its tip passed through a valve in a pipe leading to the containment vessel at 10 a.m. It is set to enter through an opening on the side of the vessel known as X-6. Source: japantoday.com Read the full article

NANO Nuclear to Acquire U.S. Nuclear Fuel Processing Assets for $13.5 Million, Leveraging NRC License — BigGo Finance NANO Nuclear Energy said on October 1 that it entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement, through its wholly owned subsidiary HALEU Energy Fuel, to acquire U.S. nuclear fuel processing-related assets for $13.5 million. The consideration consists of $9.5 million in cash and $4 million in the company’s common stock, with closing expected in about 90 to 120 days. Source: finance.biggo.com Read the full article

Saskatchewan nuclear reactor plans spark push for work experience from industry Saskatchewan’s nuclear plans are prompting a push to build local industry experience well before reactors are constructed. Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association executive director Eric Anderson said on The Evan Bray Show that nuclear work leaves “no room for error,” arguing that unlike other industries, “there is no warranty; there is no service department” and projects have to be done “perfect, the first time.” He said the challenge is not simply learning a new welding method, but meeting a different standard for “the quality of welding and the paperwork that goes with it,” with workers needing numerous accreditations. Source: cjme.com Read the full article

Newmont stock holds at USD 115.56 ahead of Q3 results Newmont stock closed at USD 115.56 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026, up 0.78 percent from the previous close. The next major company date is October 22, when Newmont will publish its third quarter 2026 results after North American markets close, according to Newmont on September 24, 2026. A third quarter results conference call is also scheduled for October 22 at 5:30 p.m. EDT. Source: ad-hoc-news.de Read the full article

Niger seeks new investment as it tightens control over uranium sector | Africanews Niger is seeking to revive its uranium industry and attract new investment after increasing its stake in the Madaouela uranium project in the north of the country. Under a new mining agreement signed last week, the Nigerien state now holds a 40% stake in the project, while Australian company Atomic Eagle retains 60%. The article says the deal comes as Niger seeks a greater share of revenues from its mineral resources and looks to diversify its international partners. Source: africanews.com Read the full article