Gold price at highest in over two weeks ahead of Powell remarks The US central bank is widely expected to keep rates on hold for now. Staff Writer | September 20, 2023 | 9:34 am
China exported no germanium, gallium in Aug after export curbs In July, China announced restrictions on the export of eight gallium and six germanium products. Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 8:37 am
Uranium primed to extend rally on resurgent nuclear power, say analysts Uranium spot prices are expected to climb to $75-$80 a pound by end-December. Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 8:30 am
US missing out on Namibia’s hydrogen, mineral boom, Geingob says German officials visited Namibia in December and considered investing there as they search for new energy sources. Bloomberg News | September 20, 2023 | 8:20 am
Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do not have the necessary policies to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 20, 2023 | 8:00 am
Looming strike by miners raises worry about India coal supplies Coal India is facing a potential three-day strike across its core and subsidiary units. Bloomberg News | September 20, 2023 | 7:44 am
Norway’s Aker BP may explore for seabed minerals, CEO says Norway could become the first country to start commercial deep sea mining if parliament gives the go-ahead to explore the remote Mid-Atlantic ridge. Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 7:38 am
Alrosa suspends diamond supply for Sept-Oct – India’s trade body The move aims to avert a supply glut in the global market and aid diamond prices amid weak demand. Reuters | September 20, 2023 | 7:34 am
Researchers reveal missing clue to finding pink diamonds The discovery may help replace the now closed Argyle mine as a source of the world’s biggest and high-quality pink diamonds. Staff Writer | September 20, 2023 | 7:00 am