Trafigura says accused fraudster’s wife not a bystander Trafigura in February accused Prateek Gupta and the companies connected to him of perpetrating a “systematic fraud” . Bloomberg News | May 19, 2023 | 9:33 am
Gold price set for worst week since February on US debt deal optimism The parties have voiced growing confidence about striking a debt-ceiling deal. Staff Writer | May 19, 2023 | 9:11 am
Column: Lithium slump puts China’s spot price under the spotlight High-flying lithium has come crashing back to earth. Reuters | May 19, 2023 | 8:40 am
Gem trader HB Antwerp eyes African diamonds after Botswana pact The firm is looking for potential deals to process rough diamonds in countries including Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho and the DRC. Reuters | May 19, 2023 | 8:24 am
Nickel prices seen falling as global surplus looms Global nickel prices are poised to decline over the next few years as top producer Indonesia ramps up supplies and production costs fall. Reuters | May 19, 2023 | 8:20 am
G-7 to chase Russia’s diamonds while stopping short of total ban Earlier attempts to sanction Russian gems in Europe have met resistance from importer nations like Belgium. Bloomberg News | May 19, 2023 | 8:14 am
Vale moves ahead with $2.7 billion Amazon mining expansion in clean-steel bet Work at the S11D mine is part of a plan to be able to supply 260 million tons from its northern operations by 2025. Bloomberg News | May 19, 2023 | 8:05 am
Study shows copper’s bacteria and virus killing power on public transit Funded by Teck as part of its Copper & Health program, the study evaluated the efficacy of three copper-based solutions for reducing the transmission of bacteria and viruses on high-touch surfaces. Staff Writer | May 19, 2023 | 7:39 am
Mining People: GFG Resources, Lincoln Strategic, Uranium Energy, Wealth Minerals, Zinc8, Premium Nickel Key moves in the mining sector. Staff Writer | May 19, 2023 | 6:46 am