Column: Funds keep faith with copper even as squeeze fades Doctor Copper's new investor friends may find their bullish resolve tested in the days ahead, writes Andy Home. Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 9:46 am
Bravura expects to begin Zimbabwe lithium production in 2025 The miner remains committed to commissioning the Kamativi lithium tailings project despite the weak price of the battery metal. Bloomberg News | June 4, 2024 | 9:41 am
Bronze bust honours barber who struck gold Newmont has unveiled a new statue commemorating prospector Benny Hollinger who struck gold in 1909 at what became the Porcupine complex in northern Ontario. Colin McClelland | June 4, 2024 | 9:13 am
Mine pit collapse in central Nigeria kills one, traps 30 The incident, at the underground gold mine, occurred on Monday after heavy rains softened the soil around the pit. Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 9:13 am
Gold purchases by central banks were strong in April despite high prices, WGC says Demand from global central banks for gold has been elevated for two years as they diversify their foreign currency reserves. Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 8:51 am
Foremost Lithium to spin out US-based gold-silver assets The company's Winston group of properties contains three past-producing silver and gold mines. Staff Writer | June 4, 2024 | 8:23 am
Trafigura settles billionaire Reuben brothers’ nickel fraud suit Last year, the trader revealed it had paid nearly $600 million for nickel only to discover that the cargoes contained worthless rubble. Bloomberg News | June 4, 2024 | 7:36 am
South Korean, African leaders pledge deeper ties, critical mineral development South Korea is planning to increase development aid for Africa to $10 billion over the next six years. Reuters | June 4, 2024 | 7:33 am
Copper price falls through $10,000 as exchange inventories keep rising Stockpiles on the Shanghai Futures Exchange have climbed to the highest since 2020. Bloomberg News | June 4, 2024 | 7:30 am
