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The graphite lesson: Expect more critical metal shortages

It’s been a big couple of weeks in mining circles and that’s being led by a surge in graphite stocks.

James Cooper | November 6, 2023 | 1:27 pm

Gold prices record their strongest October surge in nearly half a century

The yellow metal rallied an incredible 7.3% last month to…

U.S. Global Investors | November 6, 2023 | 12:58 pm

Gold price could see new highs if Middle East conflict worsens, says Newmont CEO

Spot gold has risen nearly 10% since the war broke…

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 11:15 am

Ivanhoe records $108m third-quarter profit, shares up

The Kamoa-Kakula copper complex sold 96,509 tonnes of payable copper…

Staff Writer | November 6, 2023 | 8:39 am

Rainfall plays key role in capping Chinese aluminum capacity

Another month, another new record for China's primary aluminum production…

Reuters | November 6, 2023 | 8:11 am

Norsk Hydro calls for EU, US sanctions on Russian aluminum

With recession looming, however, some business groups say bans on Russian aluminum would decimate European industry.

Reuters | October 25, 2022 | 9:30 am

LME partner Metalshub targets lower-content nickel trading

The lack of lower-content nickel trading on the LME was a factor that helped fuel a wild spike in LME nickel prices in March.

Reuters | October 25, 2022 | 9:14 am

Iron ore price lowest in 11 months as China’s peak construction season disappoints

Uninspiring economic data and a sliding Chinese yuan added to the bearish mood.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 25, 2022 | 8:33 am

Aya Gold & Silver secures $100 million financing for Zgounder mine expansion, shares rise

The proposed expansion would expand the mill's nameplate capacity to 2,700 t/d from 700 t/d, thus quadrupling Zgounder's silver production.

Staff Writer | October 25, 2022 | 8:16 am

Column: China may solve the LME’s Russian copper problem. But at a price

India also boosting its imports of Russian crude and coal, with both Asian giants taking advantage of the discounts on offer.

Reuters | October 25, 2022 | 8:05 am

Australia flags risks to commodities price projections from Ukraine, China

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the boost to revenues from higher employment and commodity prices was likely to be "temporary".

Reuters | October 25, 2022 | 7:57 am

Europe’s first lithium mine agrees to merge with Sizzle SPAC

A unit of Australian miner European Lithium Ltd. has agreed to go public on Nasdaq through a merger with blank-check company Sizzle Acquisition Corp.

Bloomberg News | October 25, 2022 | 7:49 am

Embattled London Metal Exchange is headed into yet another fight

The London Metal Exchange has faced a firestorm of criticism this year, and it’s about to get even worse.

Bloomberg News | October 24, 2022 | 12:53 pm

LME Week: Codelco expects China’s copper demand to be resilient

China buys about half of Codelco's production and also accounts for about half of global copper consumption, which analysts estimate will be around 25 million tonnes this year.

Reuters | October 24, 2022 | 10:49 am

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