Price of China’s strategic germanium hits record high on possible state buyingChina supplies 60% of the world's germanium, which is used in applications such as fibre optic cables, solar cells and infrared technology.Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 7:18 am
Argentina tripled lithium carbonate production capacity in last two yearsArgentina, the world's No. 4 lithium producer, has four projects…Reuters | July 16, 2024 | 12:19 pm
Copper market’s biggest whale fuels speculation of a major shiftThe world’s single biggest buyer of copper, State Grid Corp.…Bloomberg News | July 16, 2024 | 8:29 am
Gold prices may hit another record high in 2024, Metals Focus says Sentiment towards gold is supported by fears over US government debt and elevated geopolitical tensions. Reuters | June 6, 2024 | 7:08 am
SolGold inks exploitation contract for Ecuador copper-gold project The document outlines legal and financial terms and conditions required for the development of SolGold's flagship Cascabel project. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 6, 2024 | 6:09 am
Mali gold mining revenue fell by 26% in 2023 The decrease in revenue was mainly due to lower taxes, ministry data showed. Reuters | June 5, 2024 | 10:24 am
Brazilian gold mines linked to illegal use of 185 tonnes of mercury The highly toxic metal was used to produce 127 tons of gold, reported in areas holding wildcat mining permits. Bruno Venditti | June 5, 2024 | 10:00 am
China’s unusually large copper stockpiles fuel demand concerns Stockpiles of the metal held in Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses ended last week well above 300,000 tonnes. Bloomberg News | June 5, 2024 | 7:59 am
Traders are desperate for copper deals and miners are cashing in Recent moves by cash-flush energy traders are raising tensions and sparking a scramble for contracts. Bloomberg News | June 5, 2024 | 7:25 am
Antofagasta to invest $1.5bn for water transport system at Chile copper mine Chile has suffered a 15-year drought. Reuters | June 5, 2024 | 6:54 am
Chile lithium project attracting plenty of interest, Enami says The early-stage Altoandinos project is part of President Gabriel Boric’s agenda to open up new areas to lithium extraction in a bid to double output. Bloomberg News | June 4, 2024 | 10:44 am
Column: Funds keep faith with copper even as squeeze fades Doctor Copper's new investor friends may find their bullish resolve tested in the days ahead, writes Andy Home. Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 9:46 am