Column: Energy transition story rekindles fund interest in metalsA potential return of heavyweight investment flows to the sector could be as powerful a price driver as physical supply shortages.Reuters | October 7, 2024 | 9:00 am
Serbia’s parliament debates ban on lithium miningEnvironmental groups warned they would stage more protests if parliament…Reuters | October 7, 2024 | 8:14 am
Aluminum market squeeze intensifies amid LME delays and rising costsThe market has also been eyeing a large long position…Staff Writer | October 7, 2024 | 6:55 am
Boliden’s Q2 earnings disappoint despite near fivefold rise The miner said higher metal prices boosted its earnings, while lower treatment charges and metal premiums weighed on the result. Reuters | July 19, 2024 | 6:52 am
Serbia locks lithium deals with the EU amid Jadar’s revival The country, home to Rio Tinto's Jadar project, inked a series of deals granting EU members exclusive access to Serbian lithium. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 19, 2024 | 6:23 am
USGS releases first study to assess global earthquake risk to mineral supplies Earthquakes have the potential to substantially affect mining operations, leading to supply chain disruptions that adversely affect the global economy. Staff Writer | July 18, 2024 | 4:43 pm
German Chancellor defends planned lithium deal with Serbia Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are currently in discussions with Serbia’s government to invest in the country. Bloomberg News | July 18, 2024 | 11:56 am
Blank-check firm to buy Turkish mine in $290 million bet on copper demand The Gediktepe mine marks the beginning of ACG's global copper consolidation strategy. Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 9:54 am
Zimbabwe’s Kuvimba signs $310 million lithium mine deal The company did not name the investors, only saying they were "leading foreign British and Chinese companies in the global lithium market". Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 9:34 am
UK gold coin sales jump on concerns over Labour’s fiscal plans While the possibility of a capital gains hike by Labour adds to the coins’ appeal, it’s one of many potential drivers for the Mint’s increased sales. Bloomberg News | July 18, 2024 | 8:49 am
Turkish envoy visits Niger to secure uranium supplies The trip comes after Niger’s military government withdrew mining rights from Canadian and French companies to develop uranium deposits. Bloomberg News | July 18, 2024 | 7:55 am
Swiss June gold exports fall to the lowest in more than two years Gold prices hit a record high of $2,483.60 per ounce on Wednesday. Reuters | July 18, 2024 | 7:35 am