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US to commit more funds to African rail link for metal exports

The United States will provide more funds for the construction of the Lobito Corridor.

Reuters | February 8, 2024 | 6:57 am

Mining industry dogged by retirements and lack of new recruits

One of the biggest challenges facing the mining industry is…

Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | February 7, 2024 | 11:58 am

Botswana sets aside $65m to buy 24% stake in gem trader HB Antwerp

The deal would value the Belgian company, founded in 2020,…

Reuters | February 7, 2024 | 9:58 am

Some Russian banks may have swapped gold for dollars, report says

Russia has faced a shortage of dollars and euros as…

Bloomberg News | February 7, 2024 | 8:51 am

Brazil prosecutors seek annulment of contract for Belo Sun gold mine

The controversial mining project is located in Brazil's Amazon rainforest,…

Reuters | February 6, 2024 | 4:31 pm

Iron ore price looks set for a tumble as major stimulus hopes fade

Chinese consumer confidence has been decimated by years of virus lockdowns and delays on new-build properties.

Bloomberg News | July 26, 2023 | 3:52 pm

Alaska asks US Supreme Court to undo EPA Pebble mine veto

Alaska said the restrictions violate the state’s sovereign right to regulate its lands and waters.

Reuters | July 26, 2023 | 3:10 pm

US says it must work with Latin America more on key minerals

The Biden administration has begun a push to diversify the US’ sources of important goods and materials and to reduce dependency on China.

Bloomberg News | July 26, 2023 | 11:28 am

Pentagon seeks supply of chip mineral gallium after China curbs exports

The Pentagon plans to issue a first-time contract to US or Canadian companies by year-end to recover gallium.

Bloomberg News | July 26, 2023 | 10:37 am

Cochilco cuts 2023 copper price forecast to $3.85/lb

The agency had previously set a forecast of $3.90 in May.

Reuters | July 26, 2023 | 10:30 am

Column: China’s lead exports lift LME stocks but deplete Shanghai

The Shanghai bulls have so far made little impact on the London market.

Reuters | July 26, 2023 | 6:25 am

JPMorgan sees gold price charging to records in 2024 as Fed cuts rates

Gold has rallied around 15% over the past 12 months.

Bloomberg News | July 26, 2023 | 5:46 am

Colombia names leftist engineer as new mining minister

Andrés Camacho, 42, will be in charge of Colombia’s transition away from its two main sources of revenue: oil and coal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 26, 2023 | 3:57 am

China’s H1 gold consumption up over 16%

The consumption figure excludes reserve purchases by the People's Bank of China.

Reuters | July 25, 2023 | 2:37 pm

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