Traders abandon China’s ‘copper king’ as metals woes spread More than a dozen employees have left Shanghai-based copper traders affiliated with Chinese conglomerate Amer International Group Co. in the past few weeks. Bloomberg News | October 30, 2023 | 7:39 am
China’s fraying ties to Myanmar’s tin hub threaten key supply Since the discovery of large deposits in Wa State, Myanmar has become a crucial tin producer. Bloomberg News | October 30, 2023 | 7:07 am
BlackRock says buy metals companies if you care about climate "The story is about what’s happening over the next 10 to 15 years,” said Evy Hambro, global head of thematic and sector investing at BlackRock. Bloomberg News | October 30, 2023 | 6:58 am
Appian invests in US graphite-focused firm Urbix Appian has also inked a deal with Urbix to develop a commercial-scale downstream graphite processing facility in the US. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2023 | 6:23 am
World’s largest gold bracteate may hold clues on Denmark’s autocratic clan leaders Danish researchers are employing cutting-edge technology to digitally unfold the world's largest gold bracteate. Staff Writer | October 30, 2023 | 6:06 am
Panama to hold referendum on First Quantum contract, halts new projects President Laurentino Cortizo said locals will decide on Dec. 17 whether to revoke the controversial 20-year contract. Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2023 | 3:45 am
Germany’s Scholz says his country willing to invest in Nigerian gas, minerals "There is a willingness to invest, especially in critical minerals," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told reporters. Reuters | October 29, 2023 | 12:53 pm
Panamanian protesters break into international port used by First Quantum Minerals As protests continue against First Quantum’s Cobre Panamá operation, the Canadian miner asks authorities to protect its workers and facilities. Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 29, 2023 | 12:23 pm
Traders and banks strike deals in Russian metals as taboo fades A handful of Western banks and traders from Citigroup to Trafigura Group are increasingly willing to enter new deals for Russian metals. Bloomberg News | October 29, 2023 | 10:41 am