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Macquarie joins peers on bullish lithium price outlook

The bank, until now cautious in its predictions for the battery metal, has followed lithium enthusiasts with an optimistic set of forecasts.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 14, 2021 | 7:19 am

World’s no. 2 electric carmaker goes nickel, cobalt free

Warren Buffet-backed BYD says it’s opting for safer nickel, cobalt-free…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 13, 2021 | 5:21 pm

Robert Friedland: Copper is a national security issue

Ivanhoe Mines chairman says mining companies will have to be…

Bloomberg News | April 13, 2021 | 3:23 pm

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

"Nearly $16 trillion would have to go into green-focused infrastructure…

Frik Els | April 13, 2021 | 2:16 pm

Iron ore price jumps as Brazil, Australia shipments delayed

Shipments from Australia and Brazil fell by 4m tonnes compared…

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 13, 2021 | 11:28 am

Commodities, mining stocks sinking as China devalues its currency again

But gold is, so far, profiting from the situation, heading for its longest winning streak in three months.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2015 | 4:14 am

Chinese fears send gold price to 3-week high

"Gold's best moment this year came when we saw various FX swings, lots of central banks cutting interest rates or intervening in their monetary policy."

Frik Els | August 11, 2015 | 4:56 pm

Dr Copper making way too much of China devaluation

Bellwether copper price falls to fresh six-year low after China devalues currency, but new report says market reaction is a knee-jerk one.

Frik Els | August 11, 2015 | 4:22 pm

China’s devaluation of Yuan hits miners, commodities

The decision of the People's Bank of China (PBOC) to devalue the yuan by 1.9% sent most mining stocks and commodities down the slippery slope.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 11, 2015 | 9:45 am

China’s surprise currency move is more bad news for Canadian commodities

Stock markets in Canada and the United States fell sharply on the news that China had allowed the yuan to drop 2%.

Business in Vancouver | August 11, 2015 | 9:45 am

Here is how Rio Tinto intends to cut costs by $1 billion

The mining giant is watching every single expense, including those related to safety equipment.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 10, 2015 | 7:25 am

China is hiding gold… lots of it

While analysts keep trying to answer the burning question of how much gold China really has, the most recent theory indicates that it's at least 9,500 tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 7, 2015 | 7:18 am

If you’re selling gold, Russia’s buying

China's 600 tonnes in 6 years disappointed, but latest central bank data shows Russia again adding to its hoard as it diversifies away from the US dollar.

Frik Els | August 6, 2015 | 12:32 pm

Massive gold reserves in Greece offer unique opportunity for Eldorado Gold

It's no secret that economic turmoil and extreme uncertainty in Greece pose major threats to the global economy.

SNL Metals & Mining | August 6, 2015 | 8:18 am

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