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Copper $ 5.6358 / lb 2.72%

Brent Crude Oil $ 104.4 / bbl -4.21%

Palladium $ 1496.5 / ozt 5.39%

Crude Oil $ 101.85 / bbl -3.06%

Natural Gas $ 2.89 / Btu 0.10%

Silver Futures $ 75.495 / ozt 7.47%

Aluminum Futures $ 3314.25 / ton -1.21%

Micro Gold Futures $ 4713.1 / ozt 3.80%

Micro Silver Futures $ 75.48 / ozt 7.54%

Platinum $ 1973.85 / ozt 4.22%

Gold Futures $ 4713.3 / ozt 3.84%

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April 16, 2026 | 03:53 am

DRC boosts US copper sales fivefold to 500,000 tonnes

Congo scales up US copper sales via Gécamines venture, signalling a shift in control over supply chains.

April 16, 2026 | 10:03 am

Bessent urges World Bank to shift funding towards critical minerals

"We expect to see all parts of the Bank move quickly to support the policies,…

April 15, 2026 | 04:26 am

Hancock, Rio Tinto ordered to pay Hope Downs royalties to ex-partners

Court backed the descendants of Peter Wright and Don Rhodes, leaving the final payout to…

April 16, 2026 | 10:10 am

US Senate narrowly overturns Minnesota mining ban, sending bill to Trump

The move is a major boost to Antofagasta's Twin Metals copper, cobalt and nickel project.

April 15, 2026 | 08:02 am

CATL earmarks $4.4B for critical minerals mining arm

The move comes at a time when battery manufacturers are grappling with rising costs and…

April 16, 2026 | 09:12 am

Canada’s antimony gap shows as Iran war sharpens focus on defence metals

The country has only a handful of meaningful projects, most tied to gold systems, and…

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Column: Every missile fired over Iran is burning through US tungsten stocks

Unlike a tungsten carbide drill bit, which can be recycled, tungsten used in munitions is consumed on detonation.

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Column: Iran war fuel crisis gives electric cars a long-term boost

Fears of fuel shortages are likely to boost the appeal of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, as well as electric motorbikes in Asia.

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