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Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by 70,000 troy ounces last month, according to data on Monday.

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Third of chip production could face copper supply disruptions by 2035, PwC report says

Banks channeled $385 billion into coal industry since COP26

How China tightened its grip over its rare earth sector

China’s PBOC keeps buying gold as reserves grow for eighth month