Copper's mega rally extended further on Wednesday, setting an intraday high of $3.7955 a pound.

The agreement will consolidate two "significant and strategic" undeveloped lithium assets in the Americas.

The coronavirus outbreak triggered a rush among investors to stockpile silver, which like gold is traditionally seen as a safe place to store money.

Decision gives president Joe Biden more time if he wishes to settle the disputes.

Metal prices rose again on Tuesday with investors weighing prospects for a fast-tracked stimulus package in the US.

The Canadian miner said new claims were staked to encapsulate high gold assays from rock samples described in historic exploration reports.

Chinese inventories have dropped to near decade lows on robust demand from factories.

The subpoenas to produce documents is related to a grand jury investigation apparently involving recordings of private conversations regarding the Pebble mine project.