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Gold industry sees prices rising to $2,941/oz over 12 months

A poll of delegates at the LBMA conference in Miami also predicted higher prices in a year's time for silver, platinum and palladium.

Reuters | October 15, 2024 | 3:10 pm

Copper prices hit three-week low on doubts over China’s pro-growth push

A Reuters poll showed that China's economy will likely expand…

Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 10:18 am

CopperEx shares boosted by financings to support exploration in Chile

Its flagship asset is Exploradora Norte, which hosts multiple drill-ready…

Staff Writer | October 15, 2024 | 10:12 am

Iron ore price drops with leading miners to deliver production reports

This week, BHP, Rio Tinto and Vale turn in their…

Bloomberg News | October 15, 2024 | 9:42 am

China to launch platinum, palladium futures in Q1, producers’ council says

The contracts will be the first domestic price-hedging mechanism for platinum and…

Reuters | October 15, 2024 | 8:02 am

Winsome Resources confirms Canadian lithium project’s potential

Repurposing existing infrastructure at the past-producing Renard diamond mine seems the best option for the Adina lithium project in Quebec.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 17, 2024 | 3:29 am

Asian trader spars with broker over nixed London nickel trades

The suit also centers on the LME’s unprecedented decision to suspend the nickel market and cancel billions of dollars in trades.

Bloomberg News | September 16, 2024 | 2:58 pm

Pasofino Gold receives $75 million cash offer

Upon approvals, the parties expect to enter into a definitive agreement in the fourth quarter of 2024, Pasofino said.

Staff Writer | September 16, 2024 | 10:04 am

Gowest Gold preps to go private as Chinese investors hold almost half of shares

The move coincides with some Canadian junior companies expressing frustration with the federal government for stymieing foreign investment in critical minerals.

Blair McBride - The Northern Miner | September 16, 2024 | 9:21 am

Gold price sets new record as Fed rate cut decision looms

Spot gold climbed as much as 0.5% to an all-time high of $2,589.70/oz.

Staff Writer | September 16, 2024 | 8:56 am

Ex-Glencore trader plots return but says compliance is a turnoff

Sebastien Le Page, who worked at Glencore for 18 years before retiring in 2015, said that the current state of the copper market had piqued his interest.

Bloomberg News | September 16, 2024 | 8:28 am