GRAPHIC: Strong tailwinds for gold’s excursion into uncharted territory A rally which has lifted gold to $2,526.07 an ounce this week has made the precious metal one of 2024's best performing assets. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 9:37 am
Column: China’s rare copper export boom signals more than weak demand The world's largest buyer of copper shipped out an unprecedented 158,000 metric tons of refined metal in June. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 9:27 am
US policy to increase mineral production must include revisiting tariffs A three-year, phase-in for tariffs on refined minerals would allow time to expand and build refineries. Gregory Wischer - Payne Institute for Public Policy | August 20, 2024 | 9:23 am
Gold price soars to new high with Powell speech around the corner The latest rally takes bullion's gain this year to more than 22%. Staff Writer | August 20, 2024 | 9:12 am
China’s gold imports tumble again as record prices deter buyers Gold imports in July fell 24% to 44.6 tons, the lowest in more than two years. Bloomberg News | August 20, 2024 | 8:56 am
E3, Pure Lithium to test production of lithium metal batteries from Alberta brine The companies will assess the technical and economic criteria of a commercial lithium metal battery facility. Staff Writer | August 20, 2024 | 8:46 am
Coal-rich Indian state to pass mining tax after court ruling A sum of 100 rupees ($1.19) a ton will be levied on coal and iron ore production once it’s passed. Bloomberg News | August 20, 2024 | 7:51 am
Hindustan Zinc nearly doubles dividend payout The move is expected to help group parent Vedanta Resources reduce its debt. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 7:46 am
Antofagasta’s half-year profit up on strong copper prices In July, the company said full-year copper output from its four mines in Chile would be at the lower end of its guidance range. Reuters | August 20, 2024 | 7:37 am