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Trade spats to curb industrial metals demand: BMO

BMO Capital Markets has lowered its demand estimates for next year on the anticipation that higher tariffs and multilateral trade friction could tamp down industrial output.

Northern Miner Staff | December 26, 2024 | 6:00 am

Column: Electric dreams turn into a nightmare for battery metals

A sector that was once racing to build new supply…

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 11:38 am

Lure of Anglo’s copper mines could test BHP’s spending resolve

BHP needs to offer at least a 40% premium over…

Reuters | December 20, 2024 | 5:00 am

Column: Where will Trump and China drive commodities in 2025?

With no predictable mold for how this will work, the…

Reuters | December 19, 2024 | 6:22 am

VIDEO: Critical minerals race driving resource nationalism

Jimena Blanco, chief analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, says that geopolitical…

Staff Writer | December 17, 2024 | 12:10 pm

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

Gold price falls after sweeping Trump win boosts dollar

Trump's win could translate into a global trade conflict that will trouble commodities markets as it drags in Europe and key Asian economies.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | November 6, 2024 | 6:36 am

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