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Beyond 2024, nickel prices to increase steadily to 2028: Fitch

Analyst expects upside risks – including but not limited to potential supply disruptions and a weakening of the US dollar to place a floor under prices throughout the year.

Staff Writer | July 5, 2024 | 3:10 pm

US miners push Washington to revive long-dormant Bureau of Mines

The push to resuscitate it and add new responsibilities would,…

Reuters | July 5, 2024 | 10:45 am

Gold prices rise to one-month high after US jobs report

Bullion is up more than 2% for the week so…

Reuters | July 5, 2024 | 9:51 am

Panic short-covering ignites Comex copper as shipments fail to arrive

August futures on Comex on Friday climbed to a five-week…

Reuters | July 5, 2024 | 9:31 am

Kinross invests in Wyoming-focused gold explorer

The gold miner now has a 9.9% equity stake in…

Staff Writer | July 4, 2024 | 8:25 am

Goldman veteran Jeff Currie remains bullish on commodities this year

Demand for raw materials is at record levels, inventories are low, and spare production capacity is largely “exhausted,” the veteran analyst said.

Bloomberg News | January 8, 2024 | 9:33 am

Nature emits mercury but not as much as humans do – study

Recent estimates show that mining and burning fossil fuels are still the top sources of mercury in the global ocean.

Staff Writer | January 8, 2024 | 5:05 am

Gold CEO firing deals fresh blow to mining’s battered reputation

A series of disappointments for the mining industry comes against the backdrop of weak commodity prices — although gold has been an exception.

Bloomberg News | January 7, 2024 | 11:38 am

Lithium lowdown: Q4 2023 roundup and analysis

A critical review of current developments in the global lithium industry and key takeaways by Chris Williams, Analyst at Adamas Intelligence.

Chris Williams – Adamas Intelligence | January 5, 2024 | 1:48 pm

From wasteland to wetland: Restoring Tennessee’s Copper Basin mining district

Reclamation success achieved using class A biosolids on an EPA-designated Superfund site – but not without controversy.

Amanda Stutt | January 5, 2024 | 12:50 pm

Gold price gains as weak US services data boosts Fed rate cut wagers

Treasury yields and the greenback plunged after the latest report from the Institute for Supply Management.

Bloomberg News | January 5, 2024 | 10:31 am

Blade runners: how LFP batteries brought EV metal markets back to earth

In a few short years, LFP batteries crushed nickel and cobalt mining markets and new technology could do the same to lithium.

Frik Els | January 5, 2024 | 9:48 am

NuLegacy Gold suspends Red Hill exploration due to lack of results, funding

The company has been focused on exploring for high-grade Carlin-style gold deposits located on this 108 sq. km district-scale property.

Staff Writer | January 5, 2024 | 9:21 am

Copper prices fall on stronger US dollar

Copper prices fell as reduced bets for an early Fed interest rate cut lifted the dollar.

Staff Writer | January 5, 2024 | 4:51 am

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