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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…

Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 9:46 am

Gold purchases by central banks were strong in April despite high prices, WGC says

Demand from global central banks for gold has been elevated…

Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 8:51 am

South Korean, African leaders pledge deeper ties, critical mineral development

South Korea is planning to increase development aid for Africa…

Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 7:33 am

BHP faces test of patience after $49 billion Anglo bid fails

Over the coming months, copper deals are unlikely to be…

Bloomberg News | June 4, 2024 | 7:27 am

Column: Smelter charges collapse as zinc mine supply falters

A string of mine closures has tightened concentrate availability with significant implications for the refined metal market.

Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 5:58 am

Copper price near 15-month high as supply fears spur bullish calls

Citigroup said there’s potential for “explosive price upside” again in the next three years.

Bloomberg News | April 9, 2024 | 4:40 am

Lithium market struggles to recover after epic boom and bust

A stuttering recovery in lithium prices is providing a fresh reminder of why the dramatic rally of recent years was followed by an even more breathtaking collapse.

Bloomberg News | April 9, 2024 | 4:25 am

BMO drops anti-coal policy amid Wall Street rebuke of ESG

Bank's approach to coal is still based on individual risk-based assessments of companies, it said.

Bloomberg News | April 8, 2024 | 4:39 pm

AI could add 1 million tonnes to copper demand by 2030, Trafigura chief economist says

The surge in demand, driven by AI boom, could exacerbate the copper supply-demand imbalance, according to Trafigura's chief economist.

Staff Writer | April 8, 2024 | 9:18 am

Mali expects 14% drop in industrial gold production

The country's industrial gold production stood at 66.5 metric tons last year, nearly unchanged from the 66.2 tons recorded in 2022.

Reuters | April 8, 2024 | 8:08 am

Gold price touches $2,350 on firm central bank demand

For the year, bullion is up by double digits at 13%, despite headwinds from strong US economic data.

Staff Writer | April 8, 2024 | 7:26 am

China’s central bank adds more gold to its reserves in March

China held 72.74 million ounces of gold at the end of March, up from 72.58 million ounces a month before.

Reuters | April 8, 2024 | 6:45 am

Perpetua tapped for $1.8 billion loan to develop gold-antimony mine in Idaho

If approved, the loan would be one of Washington's largest investments ever in a domestic mine.

Staff Writer | April 8, 2024 | 6:28 am

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