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China copper smelter margins squeezed by tight supply of raw material

The scramble to secure supply has meant Chinese smelters have had to accept a cut in treatment charges.

Reuters | January 12, 2024 | 9:04 am

Uranium price jumps to 15-year high as top miner flags shortfall

Kazatomprom said shortages of sulfuric acid and construction delays may…

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 12, 2024 | 5:53 am

Zijin Mining invests $97 million in Solaris Resources for a 15% stake

Solaris intends to use the funds to advance its flagship…

Staff Writer | January 11, 2024 | 10:14 am

Iron ore price rebounds on renewed hopes of China stimulus

The benchmark February iron ore on the Singapore Exchange climbed…

Reuters | January 11, 2024 | 10:10 am

Higher investment risk appetite boosts activity at LME by 11% in 2023

Lead got a boost from index trading after it was…

Reuters | January 11, 2024 | 9:38 am

Piedmont Lithium adds two new directors to board; stock soars

Shares of Piedmont soared 15.4% by market close Wednesday.

Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 2:44 pm

Analysts knock Osisko’s Cariboo gold project feasibility

“They’ll need to raise another C$300 million before the larger, second stage is built,” industry blogger Mark Turner wrote.

Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 11:31 am

Global Commodities Holdings to launch nickel trade platform in February

The platform will be open to consumers, producers and merchants that are directly involved in the physical market.

Reuters | January 4, 2023 | 9:42 am

Gold price nears 7-month peak on hopes of smaller Fed rate hikes

There is some optimism in the market ahead of the release of minutes from the Fed's December meeting later in the day, says analyst.

Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 8:55 am

Copper price falls on demand fears

Surging covid cases in China after the easing of restrictions have reinforced worries about demand.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 4, 2023 | 8:49 am

China allows four firms to resume Aussie coal imports

China imposed restrictions on Australian commodities including coal and wine just over two years ago.

Reuters | January 4, 2023 | 7:03 am

Recession risks to weigh on precious metals prices, but weaker dollar would help — report

Depending on the direction for the dollar resulting from the Fed's actions, gold is likely to fall in range between $1,620/oz $1,920/oz.

Staff Writer | January 3, 2023 | 10:56 am

Copper price down as China’s manufacturing activity contracts

China's manufacturing sector activity contracted at a sharper pace in December as surging infections disrupted production.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | January 3, 2023 | 8:04 am

Supreme dollar rules the roost in gold market

The US currency's climb to 20-year peaks this year eroded demand for dollar-priced bullion.

Reuters | December 30, 2022 | 9:36 pm

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