by Warren Head | Dec 29, 2025 | Commodities, Market Commentary
29.12.25 COMMENTARY The global price of gold settled back today, with the metal marked at US$4,537.70 a troy ounce, down $15.00. Rania Gule, senior market analyst at XS.com – MENA, commented in a note that the gold market is “currently going through a delicate phase...
by Warren Head | Dec 23, 2025 | Commodities
23.12.25 The precious metals index continued to advance in November, though at a moderate rate. The index rose by 0.9%, m-o-m, supported by gains in gold and silver prices, though a decline in platinum prices over the period partially offset gains. The index...
by Warren Head | Dec 23, 2025 | Business, Commodities, Economy
OceanaGold’s major mining project, Waihi North, was consented through the fast –track process to expand operations until 2043 through the Fast-track process Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop said the Waihi North mining project is “a nationally significant...
by Warren Head | Dec 22, 2025 | Business, Commodities, Economy, Free, Latest News
22.12.25 The New Zealand Forest Owners Association welcomed the new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and India, which eliminates tariffs on over 95% of forestry and wood exports to Indian consumers, The FTA offers new opportunities for Kiwi forest owners...
by Warren Head | Dec 22, 2025 | Commodities, Economy, Latest News
22.12.25 The India-NZ Free Trade Agreement unleashes huge potential for our New Zealand exporters to the world’s largest country. New Zealand will have duty-free access for a large kiwifruit quota – nearly four times the current exports - with a 50 per cent tariff...
by Warren Head | Jun 10, 2025 | Commodities
10.6.25 New Zealand’s red meat sector out-performance was evident in April with overall exports worth $1.21 billion, according to the Meat Industry Association. This represented an impressive 34% boost year-on-year, and was driven by growth in almost all major...
