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Iron ore price climbs on China stimulus hopes, softer stockpiles

China is widely expected to trim its main policy and benchmark lending rates on Friday.

Reuters | September 19, 2024 | 6:47 am

China’s antimony ore imports to face pressure in Q4, says Antaike

Imports rose 37.6% for January-July this year due to an…

Reuters | September 19, 2024 | 6:42 am

Gold miners say they’re now disciplined as dealmaking heats up

Deal appetite has picked up as gold soared to successive…

Bloomberg News | September 18, 2024 | 4:31 pm

Gold price sets new record on Fed’s first rate cut since 2020

Fed's announcement on Wednesday caps a period of flux in the…

Staff Writer | September 18, 2024 | 12:06 pm

EV batteries with nickel get boost in China after prices retreat

China’s EV market is offering a tentative challenge to the…

Bloomberg News | September 18, 2024 | 10:08 am

Price of China’s strategic germanium hits record high on possible state buying

China supplies 60% of the world's germanium, which is used in applications such as fibre optic cables, solar cells and infrared technology.

Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 7:18 am

Anglo’s sale of De Beers hindered by diamond market state

Anglo American has warned of more production cuts at De Beers due to reduced spending by Chinese consumers prolonging the market downturn.

Cecilia Jamasmie | July 18, 2024 | 4:33 am

Paladin Energy aims to crack uranium big league with Canadian takeover

Paladin would churn out 10% of global uranium output after combining production of its Namibian mine with Fission’s Canadian project.

Bloomberg News | July 17, 2024 | 2:39 pm

Heliostar Metals stock gains on Mexican asset buys

Heliostar aims to reach production of more than 500,000 oz. of gold a year by 2030.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | July 17, 2024 | 11:59 am

China copper smelters plan to cut output after margins fall

The output cuts underscore the industry’s struggle with a shortage of feedstocks caused by recent mine production setbacks.

Bloomberg News | July 17, 2024 | 10:46 am

Iron ore majors ramp up supply even as China faces challenges

Iron ore is one of the year’s worst performing major commodities, slumping by almost a quarter as China’s property crisis drags on.

Bloomberg News | July 17, 2024 | 10:31 am

Ramp Metals surges on Sprott backing for Saskatchewan project

Ramp compares its project with the eye structure of the Nova-Bollinger nickel-copper mine in Western Australia.

Colin McClelland - The Northern Miner | July 17, 2024 | 10:02 am

Copper price edges down to two-week low amid demand uncertainty

The metal headed for a third daily decline, with copper miners also under pressure as a risk-off mood took hold in broader equity markets.

Bloomberg News | July 17, 2024 | 9:55 am

Gold price sets new high as traders bet on Fed rate pivot

Bullion climbed to an all-time high of $2,483.73 an ounce on Wednesday, before paring gains.

Staff Writer | July 17, 2024 | 9:49 am

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