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Graphic: Tin shackled by surplus, but green industry demand poised to mop up supplies

Tin prices have dropped 20% to around $26,500 a metric ton, since hitting a six-month high at $32,680 in January last year.

Reuters | January 24, 2024 | 8:30 am

Australia’s oldest listed investment firm says lithium stocks turning attractive

Australian Foundation Investment Company is starting to look at the…

Reuters | January 24, 2024 | 8:26 am

Column: Funds sell copper as weak demand trumps supply pressures

Funds are adopting an increasingly bearish stance in the copper…

Reuters | January 24, 2024 | 8:22 am

McClean Lake uranium mine in Canada to resume production

Mining is planned to restart at the McClean North deposit…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 24, 2024 | 5:25 am

Aluminum price jumps after report EU may sanction Russian metal

Prices rose as much as 3.6% on the London Metal…

Bloomberg News | January 23, 2024 | 3:14 pm

Piedmont Lithium hit with short-seller report on Ghana mine

Blue Orca Capital alleged that mining licenses in Ghana obtained by a company it invested in were through what appeared to be "textbook corruption."

Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 11:01 am

RBPlat says takeover uncertainty impacting operations

Both Impala and Northam have built up significant shareholdings in RBPlat since late 2021.

Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 10:38 am

Gold price regains ground as US dollar rally cools

“Gold will trade defensively, likely straddling $1,800 into the March FOMC," an analyst predicted.

Staff Writer | March 8, 2023 | 9:13 am

One year after nickel fiasco, LME left with multiple headaches

The 146-year old exchange is fighting to mend its reputation amid a host of lawsuits, vigorous action by regulators and struggling volumes.

Reuters | March 8, 2023 | 5:25 am

LME faces further legal action in London court

The exchange is facing further legal action in London by a company called Double Eight Ltd.

Reuters | March 7, 2023 | 10:09 am

Gold price falls as Powell testimony lifts dollar

Gold had already retreated from Friday’s strong close, but so far Powell is more direct and aggressive than market had anticipated, analyst says.

Staff Writer | March 7, 2023 | 9:50 am

Tesla, GM follow own shareholders with push into lithium miners

Investors and car makers continue to bet on lithium miners, wagering that a shift toward EVs will become a permanent trend.

Bloomberg News | March 7, 2023 | 9:15 am

Fresnillo halves dividend as inflation hits profit

The world’s top silver producer and Mexico’s largest gold miner declared a dividend of 13.3 cents per share, down 51% from a year prior.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2023 | 5:59 am

Sibanye-Stillwater secures controlling stake in New Century Resources

The precious metals miner now controls nearly 71% of New Century Resources, for which it launched an unsolicited takeover bid in February.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 7, 2023 | 3:23 am

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