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Gold price retreats as traders await more US data

Bullion has surged by more than 20% so far this year, boosted by rate cut expectations and robust purchasing by central banks.

Staff Writer | August 28, 2024 | 10:22 am

Borealis pours first gold as Nevada mine’s new owner

The Borealis project consists of a fully permitted mine equipped…

Staff Writer | August 28, 2024 | 8:24 am

Column: China fires latest warning signal with antimony controls

China's announcement of antimony export restrictions has added fuel to…

Reuters | August 28, 2024 | 8:05 am

Lifezone’s Kabanga nickel project gains further US gov’t endorsement

Lifezone said it is proposing "a comprehensive investment plan" that…

Staff Writer | August 27, 2024 | 9:25 am

Euro Manganese signs on US chemical firm as offtake partner

This represents its second offtake deal in the span of…

Staff Writer | August 26, 2024 | 10:56 am

Indigenous group to take fight against Arizona copper mine to Supreme Court

The Resolution Copper project, a partnership between Rio and BHP, would supply more than a quarter of US copper.

Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 1:06 pm

Korea Zinc sees US opportunities as it targets big copper growth

The company is looking to increase its copper production to 150,000 tons a year by 2028 from around 30,000 tons in 2023.

Bloomberg News | May 14, 2024 | 9:08 am

Biden adds tariffs on Chinese critical minerals, EVs

The tariff rate on natural graphite and permanent magnets will increase from zero to 25% in 2026.

Staff Writer | May 14, 2024 | 8:55 am

CME copper premium to LME attracting metal shipments to US

Hedge funds have increased their positions in the futures market amid relatively strong demand in the US.

Reuters | May 14, 2024 | 7:23 am

New copper-based surface makes cell phone screens antibacterial

Researchers have designed a transparent copper surface that is non-conductive and resistant against the growth of certain bacteria.

Staff Writer | May 13, 2024 | 6:06 am

US Forest Service kicks off federal permitting process for South32’s Hermosa project

The federal permitting process starts with the environmental review required by the National Environmental Policy Act.

Staff Writer | May 12, 2024 | 11:22 am

Rio Tinto has not ruled out bid for Anglo American — report

While Rio has a smaller market capitalization than rival BHP, it's large enough to make an all-share offer for some or all of Anglo American.

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 10, 2024 | 6:45 am

Nutrien beats quarterly profit estimates on robust North America demand

An early start to spring planting season in the region helped fertilizer demand.

Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 7:18 am

Nippon Steel sticks to plan to close US Steel deal by year-end

The takeover should bring Nippon Steel's global crude steel capacity to 86 million tons per year, close to its goal of 100 million.

Reuters | May 9, 2024 | 6:58 am

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