The move underscores the dilemma facing President Xi Jinping as he seeks to counter US efforts to prevent China from accessing the chips needed to dominate technology.

The LME index of base metals has sunk from a January high of 4,356 to 3,704.

The company is looking at germanium and gallium projects in Australia, Europe and the United States.

“Gold has probably found a home around $1,900,” said analyst.

With over 150,000 metres of drilling completed since June 2020, Tonopah West is billed as North America's most active silver exploration project.

Megatrends include society and investors, technological progress and geopolitical turbulence, all set to test management skills.

The Tanbreez property in Greenland takes top spot.

Auto workers union has warned that a rapid change to EVs could put thousands of jobs at risk.