Gold price softens on US inflation data, still up 3% for the month Despite the pullback, bullion is on track for a 3% gain this month. Staff Writer | August 30, 2024 | 8:27 am
India to discuss surging precious metals imports with UAE Trade officials will likely meet their counterparts from the UAE next month to review the two countries’ partnership. Bloomberg News | August 30, 2024 | 8:26 am
Brazil BNDES to fund Sigma’s second lithium concentrate plant Investment will be used to increase lithium production in Grota do Cirilo by 250,000 tonnes per year. Staff Writer | August 30, 2024 | 8:19 am
Column: Zinc concentrates squeeze but there’s no shortage of metal Global zinc mine production continues to slide and the raw materials squeeze is now starting to bite, particularly in China. Reuters | August 30, 2024 | 7:48 am
Northam Platinum profit drops on weak prices as output rises Northam said profit fell almost 30% in the last fiscal year. Bloomberg News | August 30, 2024 | 7:29 am
Paladin’s takeover of Fission Uranium yet to win shareholders’ support Paladin failed to get the support of at least two-thirds of Fission shareholders by Aug. 26. Bloomberg News | August 30, 2024 | 7:26 am
Anglo American signs agreements to promote polyhalite fertilizer in China Anglo said it will supply polyhalite from its multi-billion-dollar Woodsmith mine project in North Yorkshire as part of the agreements. Reuters | August 30, 2024 | 7:18 am
BHP moves ahead with expansion of Olympic Dam copper refinery BHP is aiming to lift its annual output from the region to 500,000 metric tons of cathode by early 2030s, from 322,000 tons produced last year. Reuters | August 30, 2024 | 7:10 am
Congo seeks new buyers for gold mined in eastern provinces The DRC government recently took full control of Primera Gold which had an exclusive contract to buy and sell gold mined in the east. Reuters | August 30, 2024 | 7:07 am
