Gold price hits 2-week high on renewed China purchases, Syria regime collapseThe People’s Bank of China – a major buyer of the metal – announced that it has resumed purchases after a six-month hiatus.Staff Writer | December 9, 2024 | 9:18 am
China’s metal dominanceWashington has finally begun to recognize its critical minerals vulnerability.Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | December 6, 2024 | 12:44 pm
Friend to foe: Mali wants to arrest CEO who made it billionsIn Mali and beyond, Bristow has established a reputation for…Bloomberg News | December 6, 2024 | 3:26 am
China’s germanium, gallium ban could cost the US $3.4 billion According to the USGS, gallium prices could increase by more than 150% and germanium prices by 26% in the event of a total ban. Staff Writer | November 20, 2024 | 7:09 am
Wagner Group linked to $2.5 billion in illicit gold trading — report Globally, artisanal and small-scale gold mining accounts for about 20% of annual gold production. Staff Writer | November 18, 2024 | 9:36 am
China should use more aluminum and recycled copper, industry says China depends on overseas imports for 60% of its aluminum resources as opposed to 70% of its copper resources. Reuters | November 12, 2024 | 5:10 pm
Column: Copper views Trump win through Chinese lens Donald Trump's win has not sparked a repeat of the explosive copper rally which followed his unexpected victory in 2016. Reuters | November 11, 2024 | 9:09 am
Australian iron ore giants’ shares sink on disappointing China stimulus Analysts at Citi last week forecast a grim near-term outlook for iron ore prices, expecting iron ore to average $85 per tonne in 2026. Reuters | November 11, 2024 | 8:36 am
China opens up copper blending business to private firms China has allowed more private firms to blend more polluting complex copper concentrates domestically. Reuters | November 8, 2024 | 7:32 am
Global Lithium raises alarm over potential foreign takeover The Australian company fears that Chinese national and minority shareholder Leon Zhu is attempting to gain control of the firm. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2024 | 3:56 am
Gold Fields, AngloGold JV in Ghana hits roadblock Without the required approvals and a clear timeline from Ghana, the parties will focus on improvements to their respective assets for now. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2024 | 6:23 am
Regis Resources sues Australian minister over blocked gold mine Miner is challenging Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek's decision, which blocked the McPhillamys gold project in Federal Court. Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2024 | 3:45 am