VIDEO: Critical minerals race driving resource nationalismJimena Blanco, chief analyst at Verisk Maplecroft, says that geopolitical tensions are causing major shifts in global mining policies.Staff Writer | December 17, 2024 | 12:10 pm
Column: Critical metals will be a key battleground in US-China trade warIt's clear that critical minerals will be China's weapon of…Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 9:55 am
Canada to impose more tariffs on Chinese imports in new yearOttawa has decided to apply tariffs to imports of critical…Reuters | December 17, 2024 | 6:38 am
Gold will shine in bearish year ahead for commodities, ING says Gold is set to continue this year’s streak of hitting consecutive records on geopolitical concerns, ING said. Bloomberg News | December 12, 2024 | 7:04 am
Global scramble for critical minerals fuelling protectionism Protectionism is rising across 72 nations as governments vie for critical minerals, Verisk Maplecroft research shows. Cecilia Jamasmie | December 12, 2024 | 3:37 am
Satellite data analysis shows copper smelting activity surged in November Global copper smelting last month reached its highest level since February. Henry Lazenby - The Northern Miner | December 11, 2024 | 2:25 pm
Lithium supply surplus set to stay with battery makers’ help Global lithium surpluses expected to persist through 2027. Reuters | December 10, 2024 | 7:26 am
Gold price could extend record run into 2025, Heraeus says Heraeus expects gold prices to range from $2,450 to $2,950 per ounce in 2025. Reuters | December 10, 2024 | 7:11 am
Copper price jumps on China policy, but we’ve been here before Copper looked ready to test record highs in September after a Beijing bazooka, but a new report says the deep malaise of Chinese construction trumps all else. Frik Els | December 9, 2024 | 2:19 pm
Gold price hits 2-week high on renewed China purchases, Syria regime collapse The People’s Bank of China – a major buyer of the metal – announced that it has resumed purchases after a six-month hiatus. Staff Writer | December 9, 2024 | 9:18 am
Citi chops back copper forecasts as Trump’s trade tariffs loom The metal is expected to average $8,750 a ton in 2025, down from a prior forecast of $10,250. Bloomberg News | December 9, 2024 | 6:54 am
Freeport’s copper concentrate exports will only temporarily ease global shortages A fire at PT Freeport Indonesia's Manyar smelter halted operations in October. Reuters | December 9, 2024 | 6:49 am