Australian lithium output cuts seen on price slump

Japan's minister for economy is visiting five countries to try to build an African supply chain of critical minerals.

Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by 740,000 troy ounces in July.

Chilean operations continue to endure project delays and mine-specific setbacks that have restrained production for the past year and a half.  

Tin is the strongest performing metal on the LME this year.

Cabinet approved policy document expected to be passed by parliament before the end of the yearwill provide clear guidelines and a fiscal regime for mining so-called green minerals in a manner that ensures Ghana derives as much benefit as possible from its resources.

Is gold an inflation hedge?

A share of the central bank's reserves have been in dispute in London courts.

The United States is keen to secure sources beyond its main global rival, China, which last year accounted for more than 70% of world rare earth production.

"That $2,000 point, and those technicals, they start to impact some areas of demand for gold," says WGC strategist Joe Cavatoni.