UK gold coin sales jump on concerns over Labour’s fiscal plans While the possibility of a capital gains hike by Labour adds to the coins’ appeal, it’s one of many potential drivers for the Mint’s increased sales. Bloomberg News | July 18, 2024 | 8:49 am
Centamin boosts Doropo gold project economics in Côte d’Ivoire Centamin has also received its environmental permit for the project and will submit applications for a mining licence in Q3. Staff Writer | July 18, 2024 | 8:42 am
Copper output from Codelco this year to top 2023, chairman says "We have reaffirmed our commitment for 2024 production to surpass 2023," said Maximo Pacheco. Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 8:29 am
China copper smelters eye more output cuts as raw material supply tightens CRU predicts a shortage of concentrate feed globally in 2025 at 1.1 million metric tons of copper-in-concentrate. Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 8:25 am
Turkish envoy visits Niger to secure uranium supplies The trip comes after Niger’s military government withdrew mining rights from Canadian and French companies to develop uranium deposits. Bloomberg News | July 18, 2024 | 7:55 am
Swiss June gold exports fall to the lowest in more than two years Gold prices hit a record high of $2,483.60 per ounce on Wednesday. Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 7:35 am
Golden rule: Why younger investors are drawn to gold Among wealthy investors under the age of 43, 45% own gold as a physical asset. Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 7:28 am
Resouro touts rare earths resources at Tiros project in Brazil The mineral resource estimate for the project positions it as one of the world's largest undeveloped resources of its kind. Staff Writer | July 18, 2024 | 7:28 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