Chile targets million-tonne copper boost in tightening marketPresident Gabriel Boric has set a goal of raising Chile’s production by 1.04 million metric tons by 2026.Bloomberg News | December 6, 2023 | 11:09 am
China metals firms see US rules unlikely to upend supply chainsRules for battery components should apply from 2024, while critical…Bloomberg News | December 6, 2023 | 10:22 am
State auditors recommend Freeport Indonesia be fined for smelter delaysIn a December 2018 deal, Freeport and Jakarta agreed that…Reuters | December 6, 2023 | 9:35 am
Who are behind the gold and silver buying — part II Increased demand from both central banks and investors provides further confirmation that precious metals, in particular gold, are the commodities to look at in 2023. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | June 8, 2023 | 11:18 am
Namibia bans export of unprocessed critical minerals The southern African country has significant deposits of lithium as well as rare earth minerals. Reuters | June 8, 2023 | 10:53 am
Column: China’s imports of major commodities reflect mixed economic data Imports of coal have been robust in recent months as China turned to thermal generation amid lower hydropower output. Bloomberg News | June 8, 2023 | 9:42 am
Top South Africa fund bets on platinum as power cuts hit miners Coronation Fund Managers has reduced the Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. and Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd. shares in its resources fund this year. Bloomberg News | June 8, 2023 | 8:21 am
Lithium shortages could hand salt a starring role in EV shift Carmakers who faced skyrocketing prices for lithium and other battery metals last year could increasingly adopt sodium-based cells in the future. Bloomberg News | June 8, 2023 | 7:53 am
Copper price slump will give way to record buying spree, Citi says Investors look set to pile into the copper market on an unprecedented scale in the next few years, Citi analyst says. Bloomberg News | June 7, 2023 | 11:33 am
Copper exports signal Chile is leaving woes behind Data suggest Chilean production may be stabilizing after a series of project delays, mine-specific setbacks and plant maintenance. Bloomberg News | June 7, 2023 | 9:43 am
China’s gold binge extends to seventh month as holdings climb China raised its gold holdings by about 16 tons in May, according to data from the People’s Bank of China. Bloomberg News | June 7, 2023 | 9:34 am
Gold ETF net flows turn positive YTD after adding 19t in May — report However, total assets under management fell slightly by 0.4% to $220 billion due to a lower gold price in the month compared to April. MINING.com Editor | June 7, 2023 | 9:15 am