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CME copper premium to LME attracting metal shipments to US

Hedge funds have increased their positions in the futures market amid relatively strong demand in the US.

Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 7:23 am

Anglo American to sell De Beers, Amplats to fend off BHP’s bid

Anglo plans to focus on copper while spinning out or…

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 14, 2024 | 4:04 am

Peru copper output flat in March, but up 3.5% in Q1 2024

March production edged down 0.1% compared to the same month…

Reuters | May 13, 2024 | 4:21 pm

Congo allows Zijin mine to resume operations, ministry letter says

Mining operations at COMMUS could resume as long as the…

Reuters | May 13, 2024 | 12:25 pm

CRMA: Rare earth elements a potential blindspot for EU policymakers and industry – report

The outlook for rare earths is concerning, with the region…

Amanda Stutt | May 13, 2024 | 9:45 am

Gold price continues ascent to new highs, nears $2,150/oz

Spot gold rose another 1% to a fresh high of $2,149.25 an ounce, surpassing Tuesday's intraday high of $2,141.60 an ounce.

Staff Writer | March 6, 2024 | 8:47 am

Column: Nickel producers fear growing Indonesian pricing power

An Indonesian producer has for the first time ever applied to have its metal listed as a good delivery brand on the LME.

Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 8:33 am

US court sides with Apple, Tesla, other tech companies over child labor in Africa

A federal appeals court refused to hold the companies liable over their alleged support for the use of child labor in cobalt mining in the DRC.

Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 7:50 am

Platinum deficit in 2024 to be deeper than expected – WPIC

Platinum demand surged 25% in 2023, seen down 6% in 2024.

Reuters | March 6, 2024 | 7:43 am

Chinese money can’t be solution for cash-strapped Canadian miners, minister says

Chinese investors will all have to go through a national security review, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Tuesday.

Bloomberg News | March 5, 2024 | 1:40 pm

Indonesia aims to finish mining output quotas approval by end-March

The approval process for the quotas has been delayed this year, raising concerns from nickel smelters who are facing depleting ore stock.

Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 11:52 am

SRG Mining scraps $12.5m deal with China’s C-ONE as Canada tightens scrutiny

C-ONE last year signed a C$16.9 million deal for a 19.4% stake in SRG.

Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 10:08 am

Future of First Quantum mine is for the people of Panama to decide, US official says

Panama holds presidential elections in May, and the future of Cobre Panama mine has emerged as a flash point among opponents and supporters of the mine.

Reuters | March 5, 2024 | 9:45 am

Gold price sets new record on Fed pivot, geopolitical risks

On Tuesday, spot gold rose as much as 1.3% to hit a new record of $2,141.60 per ounce.

Staff Writer | March 5, 2024 | 9:11 am

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