February 25, 2024

Feds must force pensions to fund Canadian mining, Lassonde, Giustra say 

Research shows that Canada’s eight largest pension funds hold some $2.1 trillion in assets but only a quarter was invested in the country.

February 25, 2024

What to expect in 2024 after diamond sector’s price plunge  

Going into 2024, it is likely that miners will release into the market at least some excess stock they hold on any sign of a demand recovery.

February 23, 2024

Russian metals aluminum, nickel escape new US sanctions

Aluminum retreated as much as 1.1% on Friday, while nickel pared an earlier advance of as much as 1.2%.

February 23, 2024

Hudbay Minerals shares rise on record revenue for 2023

The miner reported record annual revenue of $1.69 billion.

February 23, 2024

Gold futures reloaded

Gold has drifted out of favor in recent months, overshadowed by the glitzy AI stock-market bubble.

February 23, 2024

Column: Funds amass record bear bets on zinc as LME stocks jump

Fund managers have been scaling up short positions on zinc, betting that this year's weakest base metals price performer has further downside.

February 23, 2024

Montage Gold gains on Lundin-backed financing

Montage said it will use the proceeds to advance its Koné gold project in Côte d'Ivoire, expected to begin construction in H2 2024.

February 23, 2024

Activist investor Elliott to target mining assets worth more than $1 billion

Elliot's new venture, called Hyperion, would have a mandate to buy across all assets, including base and precious metals.

February 22, 2024

Iron ore boom of the 2000s repeating – this time with critical metals

In a case of history rhyming, critical metal developers sit at the edge of enormous opportunity.

February 22, 2024

Bitcoin ETFs test investor commitment to gold-backed paper

A surge of interest in bitcoin exchange-traded funds is prompting some investors to swap out holdings in gold-backed ETFs.