Nippon Steel hires Mike Pompeo to advise on US Steel dealNippon Steel also faces objections from the powerful United Steelworkers (USW) union, which fears the deal could lead to job losses.Reuters | July 20, 2024 | 7:57 pm
Hedge funds’ bullish bets on gold jump to four-year highHedge funds and other large speculators boosted their net-long position…Bloomberg News | July 19, 2024 | 3:20 pm
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Gold price heads for best month in over a year "Gold seems to be on standby after a three-day rally with investors on the sidelines ahead of key US data," one analyst says. Staff Writer | March 28, 2024 | 6:21 am
Grand Canyon groundwater systems’ high interconnectivity makes nearby uranium mining risky – study Researchers say uranium mining near the Grand Canyon's springs and groundwater sources requires better monitoring. Staff Writer | March 28, 2024 | 6:18 am
Orano studying plan to build US uranium enrichment plant Orano mines uranium in Canada, Kazakhstan and Niger and has a single fuel enrichment facility in France. Reuters | March 27, 2024 | 9:42 am
First Majestic starts selling bullion at Nevada mint facility Inaugural production of bullion bars, branded “First Strike”, will be commemorated and sold as collectibles. Staff Writer | March 27, 2024 | 5:11 am
World’s top uranium miner seeks to boost exports to US Interest in the radioactive metal has surged amid a growing supply gap and increased demand. Bloomberg News | March 26, 2024 | 4:14 pm
Li-Cycle to cut 17% of staff amid battery recycling growing pains The company has struggled with construction cost overruns at its Rochester, New York, battery processing facility. Reuters | March 26, 2024 | 2:39 pm
Baltimore bridge collapse will likely block coal exports for weeks The US exported about 74 million tons of coal last year, with Baltimore the second-largest terminal for the commodity. Bloomberg News | March 26, 2024 | 2:16 pm
LME says its Baltimore warehouses unaffected by bridge collapse Facilities in Baltimore had 756 metric tons of nickel, 150 tons of tin and 50 tons of copper. Reuters | March 26, 2024 | 2:01 pm
Commodities will rally when the Fed cuts rates, Invesco says Commodities have done well in the past five easing cycles, a senior analyst said. Bloomberg News | March 26, 2024 | 9:06 am