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Gold price continues record run, has $2,350 in sight

Gold was able to maintain its rally despite new US data pointing to a stronger jobs market.

Staff Writer | April 5, 2024 | 9:11 am

EU sees hope for US minerals deal from new forced labour law

The EU is set to implement its law on forced…

Reuters | April 5, 2024 | 8:12 am

Copper miners glimpse the future they’ve long seen coming

A supply shock and growing confidence in an economic recovery…

Bloomberg News | April 5, 2024 | 7:50 am

Gold bulls eye more record highs despite lightning gains

Gold's record high at $2,305.04 an ounce hit on Thursday…

Reuters | April 5, 2024 | 5:43 am

Zambia’s copper output may rise to 1mt by 2026 as mines expand

Output from Africa's second-largest producer slumped to 698,000 tons in…

Reuters | April 5, 2024 | 5:25 am

First Quantum to halt Panama mine if blockade goes on

The Canadian miner said that without shipments arriving at Cobre Panama copper mine’s port, it will run out of supplies this week.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 20, 2023 | 3:26 am

Panama’s supreme court to deliberate on First Quantum mine contract next week

Public arguments for both cases are set to conclude on Nov. 23 and issuing a ruling is a priority for the court.

Bloomberg News | November 17, 2023 | 1:51 pm

Report to US Congress raises concerns over China’s rare earth control

China could effectively cut off 40–50% of global rare earth oxide supply.

Staff Writer | November 17, 2023 | 11:14 am

EU proposes to ban Russian diamonds from start of 2024

The proposal is part of a new sanctions package to curb Russia's ability to finance its invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters | November 17, 2023 | 8:02 am

Top court kills Colombian royalty measure worth $780 million

The fiscal reform approved last year prevented oil and coal producers from deducting royalty payments from their corporate tax liability.

Bloomberg News | November 16, 2023 | 4:46 pm

Citi delivers around $155 million worth of zinc for rent deal

The US bank is expanding its footprint in metals after it agreed a similar zinc deal in August.

Reuters | November 16, 2023 | 11:03 am

Top companies’ lobbying undermines their climate pledges, study finds

A study of 293 companies found that nearly 60% of those are at risk of "net zero greenwash" due to their lobbying.

Reuters | November 16, 2023 | 9:25 am

Glencore bets on US love of coal with new fossil fuel giant

The company unveiled the first step in the process, with the deal to buy control of Teck.

Bloomberg News | November 16, 2023 | 9:15 am

All the metals we mined in one visualization

This infographic visualizes the 2.8 billion tonnes of metals mined in 2022, including precious metals, industrial metals, and more.

Visual Capitalist | November 15, 2023 | 12:03 pm

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