Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals raises $537 million in race for critical mineralsThe funding round valued KoBold at $2.96 billion.Staff Writer | January 2, 2025 | 8:41 am
Copper price holds near 9-month low as 2025 opens with eyes on ChinaChinese President Xi Jinping acknowledged new challenges from the external…Bloomberg News | January 2, 2025 | 7:29 am
De Beers sitting on largest diamond inventory since 2008, FT reportsThe diamond giant has faced multiple headwinds in recent years.Staff Writer | December 31, 2024 | 10:33 am
Gold price hits 2-week high on renewed China purchases, Syria regime collapse The People’s Bank of China – a major buyer of the metal – announced that it has resumed purchases after a six-month hiatus. Staff Writer | December 9, 2024 | 9:18 am
Citi chops back copper forecasts as Trump’s trade tariffs loom The metal is expected to average $8,750 a ton in 2025, down from a prior forecast of $10,250. Bloomberg News | December 9, 2024 | 6:54 am
Freeport’s copper concentrate exports will only temporarily ease global shortages A fire at PT Freeport Indonesia's Manyar smelter halted operations in October. Reuters | December 9, 2024 | 6:49 am
China’s metal dominance Washington has finally begun to recognize its critical minerals vulnerability. Rick Mills - Ahead of the Herd | December 6, 2024 | 12:44 pm
Gold bulls’ ranks swell as Macquarie hoists 2025 forecasts Prices are set to average $2,650 an ounce in the first quarter of 2025, Macquarie said, up 1.9% from an earlier forecast. Bloomberg News | December 6, 2024 | 11:30 am
Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts. Reuters | December 6, 2024 | 10:32 am
Gold’s monster upleg well Gold’s monster upleg remains alive and well, after weathering a sharp post-election selloff. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | December 6, 2024 | 9:50 am
Torex Gold reports fatalities at Mexican underground mine, shares plunge As a result of the incident, activities at the ELG underground mine have been suspended. Staff Writer | December 6, 2024 | 8:26 am
SSR to be 3rd-biggest US gold miner with Cripple Creek & Victor acquisition The miner announced the acquisition of CC&V in Colorado from Newmont on Friday. Staff Writer | December 6, 2024 | 8:03 am