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Gold price rises to near month high on weak US data

Gold rose for a third straight session on Wednesday, supported by a fresh batch of weak US economic data.

Staff Writer | August 30, 2023 | 9:11 am

Iron ore price rises on prospects of fresh China stimulus

Guangzhou became the first major Chinese city on Wednesday to…

Staff Writer | August 30, 2023 | 8:57 am

US Steel starts due diligence after entering agreements with ‘numerous third parties’

Earlier this month, Esmark scraped its bid, leaving Arcelor-Mittal as…

Reuters | August 29, 2023 | 1:35 pm

Private credit funds mull jumbo loan for Australian coal mines

The funds are in talks to potentially underwrite financing of…

Bloomberg News | August 29, 2023 | 10:37 am

Column: South Korea’s Gwangyang is the new LME aluminum battleground

LME-registered warehouses in the city currently hold 49% of all…

Reuters | August 29, 2023 | 9:21 am

Potash prices to normalize by 2023, says Brazil Potash president

Prices of the fertilizer ingredient have soared this year on fears of a shortage caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Bruno Venditti | July 28, 2022 | 11:07 am

Gold sees dovish light in the Fed’s hawkish darkness

Despite another hawkish FOMC meeting, gold rose again.

Sunshine Profits | July 28, 2022 | 10:34 am

Anglo American’s new boss sounds warning on future copper supply

The world is headed for a severe shortage of copper as new mines become increasingly difficult to build, said Duncan Wanblad.

Bloomberg News | July 28, 2022 | 10:12 am

Iron ore price hits 4-week high boosted by rebounding steel margins in China

Twelve blast furnaces in China have resumed operations as margins improved, Chinese metals information provider SMM reported.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | July 28, 2022 | 8:48 am

Rio Tinto inks deal to unlock huge Simandou iron ore project

The miner has formed a JV with the Guinea government and Winning Consortium Simandou to develop infrastructure, including a railway and port.

Bloomberg News | July 28, 2022 | 3:03 am

Cameco on the front foot as earnings soar

Uranium miner sees a return to long-term contracting by utilities highlighting concentrated supply risk

Henry Lazenby | July 27, 2022 | 10:58 am

Gold trading kicks off on Nigerian exchange ahead of launch

For the first time the metal will be offered on a bourse in the West African nation.

Bloomberg News | July 27, 2022 | 8:34 am

Teck Resources boss to leave after 17 years at top job

Don Lindsay, who will leave by the end of September, led a number of large deals during his time at Teck, but also received criticism from investors over his pay and performance.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 27, 2022 | 6:48 am

Two simple charts show why green energy is all about mining

The move away from fossil fuels is a rocky road. Literally.

Frik Els | July 26, 2022 | 11:13 am

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