Gold Market 18 February 2026 - 2 March 2026

Northern Star Resources Launches A$500 Million Buyback, Keeps 2026 Gold Outlook Intact

Northern Star Resources announced a share buyback of up to A$500 million, or 1.6% of issued capital, starting April 23. The company reported preliminary March-quarter gold sales of 381,000 ounces, keeping it on track for over 1.5 million ounces this fiscal year. Shares rose as much as 4.1% after the news. The buyback will not affect the dividend policy.

April 3, 2026

Finance·Gold Market·Investing·News

Newmont stock slips even as gold firms; investors parse insider-sale notice, jobs data ahead

Newmont shares fell 0.9% to $128.81 Monday after an officer filed a Form 144 notice to sell 944 shares worth about $124,000 under a pre-set plan. Spot gold rose 0.4% amid Middle East tensions. Jefferies raised its Newmont price target to $162. The company’s $0.26 dividend is payable March 26 to holders as of March 3.

March 2, 2026

Finance·Gold Market·Investing·News

Newmont stock price in focus: NEM closes at $130 as Iran strikes set up volatile week for gold miners

Newmont shares rose 1.98% to $130 on Friday after Bernstein upgraded the stock and gold prices climbed, with spot gold closing at $5,230.56 an ounce. U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend killed Ayatollah Khamenei, raising expectations for a volatile Monday open and likely gains in gold and oil.

March 1, 2026

Finance·Gold Market·International Relations·News

Gold price today: Bullion holds near $5,170 as U.S.-Iran talks test the latest rally

Spot gold held at $5,168.72 an ounce after-hours Thursday, with U.S. April futures down 0.6% at $5,194.20 as traders watched U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and tariff signals. Oman reported “significant progress” in the talks, with more meetings set for next week. U.S. jobless claims rose slightly, while silver, platinum, and palladium all fell sharply.

February 26, 2026

Gold Market·Investing·Mining·News

Evolution Mining share price lifts on gold’s tariff-fuelled jump — what EVN investors watch next

Evolution Mining shares closed up 2.1% at A$15.37 on Monday as gold hit a three-week high after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down major tariffs. Spot gold rose 1.1% to $5,161.64 an ounce. The All Ordinaries Gold Index gained 2.6%. Evolution’s interim dividend goes ex-dividend March 3.

February 23, 2026

Economic Indicators·Gold Market·Mining Stocks·News

Barrick Mining stock price steadies before the bell as gold rebounds and Fed minutes loom

Barrick Mining shares rose about 1% in premarket trading to $47.10 after falling 2.6% Tuesday. Spot gold rebounded 0.8% early Wednesday to $4,915.90 an ounce following a sharp drop linked to U.S.-Iran talks and a stronger dollar. Barrick’s Reko Diq project faces security reviews after recent attacks. Investors await Fed minutes later Wednesday.

February 18, 2026