US awards record $6bn to back industrial emissions reduction projects

Gold producer financial metrics remain strong for respective ratings partially driven by a period of high gold prices beginning in 2020, Fitch says.

The global nickel market had a surplus of 23,900 metric tons in September.

The delay comes as negotiations to agree on global steel accords and a critical minerals deal have both stalled.

The prospect of too many smelters chasing a finite amount of raw material is at the forefront of many Chinese producers' minds.

Benchmark lead prices on the LME touched a 10-month high on Monday.

The 35 year-old president, Daniel Noboa, faces a country where voters recently backed a referendum to restrict gold and copper mining.

That compares with a surplus of 15,300 metric tons in August 2023.

China exported small amounts of two minerals crucial to high-tech manufacturing in October.

Panama's top court will hear the legality of the contract awarded to First Quantum from Nov, 24.