China splurges on gold for a 16th month as price hits recordBullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by about 390,000 troy ounces last month.Bloomberg News | March 7, 2024 | 9:28 am
Australia and Vietnam upgrade relations, to begin talks on critical mineralsThe ties upgrade marks the latest success for Communist-ruled Vietnam's…Reuters | March 7, 2024 | 9:05 am
China’s copper smelters to discuss production cut as fees slumpSmelters compete to treat concentrate but overseas mine disruptions are…Bloomberg News | March 6, 2024 | 5:47 pm
Indonesia extends validity of mining production plans to three years Indonesia will allow mining production plans to stay valid for three years with immediate effect. Reuters | September 21, 2023 | 6:51 am
Cleveland-Cliffs clashes with US Steel as sale process gets underway US Steel has not opened its books to Cliffs even as it accepts initial bids this week, because Cliffs will not agree to its conditions, sources say. Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 4:31 pm
Copper prices may jump 20%, aluminum by 36% as demand outpaces supply: forecast Global copper and aluminum supply deficits may cause prices to soar within a few years while steel may drop, according to a new report on metals. Colin McClelland | September 20, 2023 | 1:46 pm
Police in Brazil crack down on $1.2 billion illegal gold operations According to investigations, the ore extracted from the territory and Venezuela was sold abroad. Bruno Venditti | September 20, 2023 | 12:40 pm
Congo sees expanded UAE mining investment, seeks Inga partners The plans signal an openness to new investors beyond the Chinese and European companies. Bloomberg News | September 20, 2023 | 10:39 am
Russia becomes UAE’s top gold source after being shut out of west The UAE has long been a key hub for precious metals, particularly from Africa and India. Bloomberg News | September 20, 2023 | 10:01 am
China exported no germanium, gallium in Aug after export curbs In July, China announced restrictions on the export of eight gallium and six germanium products. Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 8:37 am
Uranium primed to extend rally on resurgent nuclear power, say analysts Uranium spot prices are expected to climb to $75-$80 a pound by end-December. Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 8:30 am
Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do not have the necessary policies to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 20, 2023 | 8:00 am