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Macquarie fined by UK after metals trader books false trades

The firm’s London metals desk was able to book 426 fictitious trades to conceal his losses for almost two years.

Bloomberg News | November 26, 2024 | 8:04 am

Trump’s tariff threat to top trading partners roils markets

Trump said he would impose additional 10% tariffs on goods…

Bloomberg News | November 26, 2024 | 7:56 am

Anglo sells more Amplats shares ahead of spinoff of platinum unit

The total offering size is about $535 million, according to…

Reuters | November 26, 2024 | 7:55 am

Platinum market faces third consecutive deficit in 2025, WPIC says

Platinum market deficit will be lower in 2025 than 2024,…

Reuters | November 26, 2024 | 6:44 am

Saudi Arabia secures $9 billion in new mining deals

Investment agreement is one of nine metals and mining deals,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 26, 2024 | 3:51 am

World’s biggest cobalt miner is gloomy on the EV metal’s future

The adoption of cobalt-free LFP batteries has gained momentum in recent years.

Bloomberg News | November 6, 2024 | 6:20 am

Trump return will slow, not stop, US clean energy boom

Trump wants to rescind all unspent funds allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act, which could pour cold water over the US clean energy boom.

Reuters | November 6, 2024 | 3:17 am

Perth Mint’s October gold sales dip, silver slips to 4-month low

Perth Mint, owned by the government of Western Australia, is the world's largest producer of newly mined gold.

Reuters | November 5, 2024 | 4:40 pm

Gold price steady as early US election results start to trickle in

Bullion was near $2,743 an ounce in early Asian trading as the battle for the White House reached its endgame.

Bloomberg News | November 5, 2024 | 4:31 pm

Copper price extends gain on Chinese recovery while US election looms

Prices climbed as much as 0.9% after China’s monthly services activity expanded at the fastest pace since July.

Bloomberg News | November 5, 2024 | 9:24 am

China zinc smelter group sets processing fees for Q1 2025

In August, major Chinese zinc smelters had agreed at a meeting to adjust planned maintenance on production lines and postpone commissioning of new capacity.

Reuters | November 5, 2024 | 9:04 am

St Barbara raises $73m to fast-track Simberi sulphide production

The company is targeting first gold production from sulphide mineralization within five months.

Staff Writer | November 5, 2024 | 8:10 am

Column: Demand weakness helps cushion tin from supply problems

Tin demand last year was weaker than expected and is on course for only a modest recovery in 2024, according to the International Tin Association.

Reuters | November 4, 2024 | 1:55 pm

Entrée Resources surges on copper assays from Oyu Tolgoi JV

The new drill results comprise eight of the 33 drill holes completed by Rio Tinto's Oyu Tolgoi LLC during the 2023 program.

Staff Writer | November 4, 2024 | 10:54 am

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