Talks between the two sides on a trade pact collapsed last year with Canberra unhappy over access to EU markets for its farm goods.

Gold’s run to an all-time high may seem easy to explain given the fractious geopolitical climate. And yet. Take a closer look, and it’s far from clear.

Despite gold hitting all-time highs almost daily, Newmont shares are down about 6% this year.

Gold was able to maintain its rally despite new US data pointing to a stronger jobs market.

The EU is set to implement its law on forced labour this year.

A supply shock and growing confidence in an economic recovery are now seeing copper take center stage.

Gold's record high at $2,305.04 an ounce hit on Thursday amounts to a gain of 12% since the start of the year.

Output from Africa's second-largest producer slumped to 698,000 tons in 2023 from 763,000 tons the previous year.