Orano gets go-ahead from Mongolia for $1.6 billion uranium mine Orano and Mongolia’s state-owned MonAtom Group will together develop deposits holding an estimated 90,000 tons of uranium. Bloomberg News | January 17, 2025 | 10:06 am
EU environment chief sees opportunity in recycled raw materials The EU is under growing pressure from businesses to foster the investment needed to build a sustainable economy and ensure access to key raw materials. Bloomberg News | January 17, 2025 | 9:59 am
Gold defied spent dollar Gold has been grinding sideways for the better part of several months now, weighing on sentiment. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | January 17, 2025 | 9:22 am
GoGold eyes permit for Los Ricos South underground in March The feasibility study includes a re-engineered 2,000-tonne-per-day underground mine plan. Staff Writer | January 17, 2025 | 8:20 am
Copper in longest winning streak since 2017 on China demand hopes Copper was poised for a second weekly advance after data showed China’s GDP in 2024 expanded 5%. Bloomberg News | January 17, 2025 | 7:58 am
Trump tariff risks fuel a chaotic hunt for gold in London In recent weeks US prices for gold, silver and other metals have surged above other international benchmarks. Bloomberg News | January 17, 2025 | 7:46 am
Aluminum set for best week in three months on China demand hopes Data released Friday showed China’s gross domestic product in 2024 expanded 5%. Bloomberg News | January 17, 2025 | 7:41 am
Botswana expects 2025 economic growth rebound on better diamond market Botswana's economy is expected to grow 3% to 4% in 2025 after a contraction last year. Reuters | January 17, 2025 | 7:37 am
Rio Tinto to form new lithium unit after Arcadium buy Rio Tinto Lithium would control the miner’s $2.5 billion Rincon project in Argentina but not its controversial Jadar project in Serbia. Reuters | January 17, 2025 | 4:04 am