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Lithium price plummet due to continue

Australia, which mined about half the world’s lithium in 2022, forecasts the spot price of spodumene will fall to $2,200 per tonne in 2025.

Colin McClelland | January 4, 2024 | 1:45 pm

Palladium price falls as concern EVs will destroy demand returns to the fore

Commodity analysts said technical factors also played a part.

Reuters | January 4, 2024 | 11:59 am

Atico shares surge on long-term extension for La Plata mining concession in Ecuador

This new period of validity for the mining concession is…

Staff Writer | January 4, 2024 | 9:34 am

Dalian iron ore price extends gains as hopes of stimulus, replenishment persist

In December, China's central bank provided 350 billion yuan in…

Reuters | January 4, 2024 | 3:33 am

Uranium price hits new post-Fukushima high

Uranium hit $91 per lb. this week, another record since…

Colin McClelland | January 3, 2024 | 1:18 pm

Gold price continues slide after strong US retail, inflation data

Also weighing on gold, Fed officials said earlier this week that the US central bank will need to keep raising interest rates gradually.

Staff Writer | February 15, 2023 | 9:05 am

China thermal coal hits one-year low on slow industrial recovery

The drop below key levels reflects bearish sentiment as China’s economic recovery hasn’t been as strong as expected.

Bloomberg News | February 15, 2023 | 8:15 am

Glencore hands $7.1 billion to shareholders after record profit

High oil and coal prices helped the company to post a record annual profit.

Reuters | February 15, 2023 | 7:57 am

Barrick eyes Nevada Gold Mines as Newmont ramps up deal pressure

Barrick would be open to taking over Newmont’s stake in the massive Nevada Gold Mines joint venture, CEO Mark Bristow said on Wednesday.

Reuters | February 15, 2023 | 7:42 am

How Citigroup helped lift the lid on Trafigura’s nickel nightmare

Until late October, the US bank had been helping to finance Trafigura’s nickel trades with companies linked to Indian businessman Prateek Gupta.

Bloomberg News | February 14, 2023 | 10:40 am

Ivanhoe Electric stock surges on Santa Cruz resource update

The overall project-wide contained copper in indicated resources increased by 11% to 2.8 million tonnes.

Staff Writer | February 14, 2023 | 9:57 am

Column: Shanghai metal stocks dent great expectations

The LME base metals index jumped by 10% in January as investors placed their bets on a resurgent Chinese economy.

Reuters | February 14, 2023 | 8:01 am

Once-hot EV metals fragile as China warning follows Goldman

Following a 45% rally in 2022, nickel has slumped 11% on the London Metal Exchange this year.

Bloomberg News | February 14, 2023 | 7:35 am

ATAC board rebuffs Victoria Gold takeover bid

The all-scrip deal values ATAC at $18.7 million.

Henry Lazenby | February 13, 2023 | 4:15 pm

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