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Byzantine bullion fueled Europe’s adoption of silver coins… until Charlemagne intervened

Recent findings on the origins of silver coins could transform our understanding of Europe's economic and political development.

Staff Writer | April 10, 2024 | 6:06 am

Rare earth prices in China hit 7-week high on post-holiday restocking

China accounts for 70% of rare earths mining and 90%…

Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 7:44 am

Column: Smelter charges collapse as zinc mine supply falters

A string of mine closures has tightened concentrate availability with…

Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 5:58 am

Nickel Industries attracts strong interest for its Indonesian supply

More than 25 global auto and battery makers have expressed…

Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 4:30 am

Vietnam to invest $7.3bn to boost alumina, aluminum production

The investment will go to two bauxite exploration projects and…

Reuters | April 9, 2024 | 4:18 am

American steel buyers hail Nippon deal that scares Washington

The steel industry is wondering why politicians in Washington are eager to cast doubt on the $14.1 billion deal.

Bloomberg News | February 3, 2024 | 12:56 pm

OceanaGold files for Philippine subsidiary’s IPO

The Toronto-listed miner plans to sell up to 456 million common shares or a 20% stake in OceanaGold Philippines.

Reuters | February 2, 2024 | 5:13 pm

Japan adds uranium to critical minerals list

According to official figures, Japan's uranium reserves are estimated at 6,600 tonnes, which could meet internal demand for about six years.

Staff Writer | February 1, 2024 | 10:20 am

Glencore reports lower 2023 copper, nickel, cobalt output; flags further falls

Other producers including BHP have put nickel projects on ice to counter falling prices for the metal.

Reuters | February 1, 2024 | 7:56 am

Vietnam rare earths output drops as China’s grows, US says

The USGS revised down its estimates of US rare earths reserves to 1.8 million tons from 2.3 million previously estimated.

Reuters | February 1, 2024 | 7:51 am

Molybdenum-ruthenium catalyst helps produce green fuel from water

A new catalyst has proven to be efficient for the oxygen evolution reaction — a component of the water-splitting process that produces hydrogen for fuel cells.

Staff Writer | February 1, 2024 | 5:05 am

Gold demand to hit record with central bank buying, WGC says

Overall consumption climbed by about 3% to 4,899 tons last year, supported by strong demand in the OTC market, the World Gold Council says.

Bloomberg News | January 31, 2024 | 10:10 am

Activists, Hollywood take down top 50 mining company

The ranks of the most valuable mining companies in the world were throughly scrambled in 2023 as governments intervened, lithium and nickel prices tumbled, gold hit records and a new listing went ballistic.

Frik Els | January 31, 2024 | 8:31 am

LME targets Hong Kong as option for warehouse expansion

Chinese rules and regulations alongside resistance from competitor Shanghai Futures Exchange have frustrated LME's attempts to expand its network to China.

Reuters | January 30, 2024 | 8:31 am

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