April 14, 2021

Copper price scales $9,000 after Goldman calls it the new oil

Goldman Sachs sees prices averaging $11,000 per tonne over the next 12 months.

April 14, 2021

Skyrocketing metal prices threaten to hinder EV affordability

Lithium, the mainstay for rechargeable power packs used in EVs, is roaring back after a three-year slump in prices.

April 14, 2021

Japan’s new battery industry group to seek increased gov’t support

Formed this month, the BASC's 55 members include Nissan Motor, Sumitomo Metal Mining, Asahi Kasei, Panasonic and Toyotsu Lithium Corp.

April 14, 2021

Barrick ups emissions reduction target to 30% by 2030

The Canadian miner had initially set an emissions reduction target of 10% by 2030 against a 2018 baseline.

April 14, 2021

Barrick and PNG reach deal over Porgera mine

Agreement ends a year-long standoff over the gold mine's ownership and outlines plans to restart operations.

April 13, 2021

Goldman doubles down: Record-high copper price within a year

"Nearly $16 trillion would have to go into green-focused infrastructure to achieve decarbonisation targets, compared to $10 trillion in China during last supercycle.”

April 13, 2021

NextSource partners with processors in Tesla supply chain to build battery anode plant

The news follows a $29.5 million investment in NextSource announced in February by Vision Blue Resources.

April 12, 2021

India gold imports jump to near two-year high as demand revives

Overseas purchases increased more than sevenfold to 98.6 tonnes last month from 13 tonnes a year earlier.

April 12, 2021

Singapore dealer prepares vault for 15,000 tonnes of silver

Singapore has a reputation as a stable financial center and has taken steps to position itself as a bullion hub.

April 9, 2021

Coal output from top 10 miners to increase by up to 6.6% in 2021 – report

This represents a recovery from last year's 4.2% decline in collective output.