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Czech gold holdings rise as central bank diversifies reserves

Gold has become increasingly popular in central and eastern Europe.

Bloomberg News | July 9, 2024 | 11:30 am

China’s Plenum promises cues for commodity bulls and bears

There’s a view that China is likely to provide more…

Bloomberg News | July 9, 2024 | 9:55 am

Chile to analyze 81 private lithium proposals, eyeing four projects by 2026

Chile in April called for proposals in more than two…

Reuters | July 9, 2024 | 8:29 am

Global gold ETFs saw second month of inflows in June, says WGC

Gold ETFs saw the inflow of 17.5 metric tons, or…

Reuters | July 9, 2024 | 8:24 am

Hedge fund Elliott challenges court verdict it lost against LME on nickel

The LME annulled $12 billion in nickel trades in 2022…

Reuters | July 9, 2024 | 6:46 am

Anglo shareholders say BHP should amend structure or sweeten bid

Of the investors that Bloomberg spoke to this week, some suggested that BHP should provide a commitment to cover any lost value suffered by the subsidiaries’ new owners.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 12:16 pm

Bonds’ decades-long lead over gold vanishes as debt worries grow

A dollar invested in gold 51 years ago is now worth $2,314, $172 more than the return pegged to the Bloomberg Treasury index.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 9:42 am

Column: Copper squeezed in the United States but China has plenty

Weak spot demand, robust imports and rising domestic output have combined to keep China's exchange inventories high.

Reuters | May 23, 2024 | 8:47 am

Rio Tinto faces lawsuit over Panguna copper mine in Bougainville

Villagers are seeking compensation for loss and damage that could reach billions of dollars.

Bloomberg News | May 23, 2024 | 8:31 am

Record gold and copper prices are also a boon for illegal mining in Peru

Illegal mining had become a “huge challenge” and that the government was working on a bill to create a new framework for small miners.

Bloomberg News | May 22, 2024 | 12:22 pm

Glencore, Rusal extend aluminum supply contract into 2025

Glencore is legally bound to continue the contract because Rusal has not been directly targeted by Western sanctions.

Reuters | May 22, 2024 | 11:15 am

Lawyers representing Congo claim to have new evidence on Apple’s use of conflict minerals

Apple has said in the past that it does not directly buy, procure or source primary minerals, and it has been auditing its suppliers for several years.

Staff Writer | May 22, 2024 | 11:00 am