As Rio Tinto strives for ‘impeccable ESG’, investors raise water issuesRio faced demands from shareholders at its annual meeting on Thursday to come clean on environmental issues.Reuters | April 4, 2024 | 11:26 am
Gold price eases back after shattering new highsSince October, bullion has risen by over 25%.Staff Writer | April 4, 2024 | 6:59 am
Japanese copper smelters’ H1 output seen rising 4.2% y/ySumitomo expects a 21% surge in first-half output following a…Reuters | April 4, 2024 | 5:34 am
Copper, cobalt supplies from Congo stranded by truckers’ strike Already 2,700 trucks carrying around 89,000 metric tons of copper are stuck in Kolwezi. Reuters | November 7, 2023 | 8:16 am
Column: New EU power market, same old problems for metals sector The bloc's power prices have historically been twice those of the US, but are now three or four times higher. Reuters | November 7, 2023 | 7:46 am
China extends run of gold buying that’s helped support prices China topped up its gold holdings for a 12th straight month in October. Bloomberg News | November 7, 2023 | 7:33 am
Gold prices record their strongest October surge in nearly half a century The yellow metal rallied an incredible 7.3% last month to close at $1,983 an ounce, its strongest October since 1978, when it jumped 11.7%. U.S. Global Investors | November 6, 2023 | 12:58 pm
Botswana conducts due diligence on HB Antwerp stake, president says At the height of talks for a new sales contract with De Beers in March, Botswana announced a deal to become a shareholder in HB Antwerp. Reuters | November 6, 2023 | 9:53 am
Rainfall plays key role in capping Chinese aluminum capacity Another month, another new record for China's primary aluminum production sector. Reuters | November 6, 2023 | 8:11 am
Chile copper production uneven in September – Cochilco Codelco's production slipped 5.3% year-over-year in the month to 116,700 metric tons. Reuters | November 6, 2023 | 7:54 am
Battery metals lose luster as surge in supply outpaces demand The lower metal prices are providing some cost relief to automakers and could lead to cheaper EVs. Bloomberg News | November 6, 2023 | 7:03 am
Zimbabwean miners set for big profit slump next year – report Last year Zimbabwe tripled the royalties platinum miners must pay the government to 7% and more than doubled those for lithium to 5%. Reuters | November 6, 2023 | 6:43 am