Copper price hits new high on declining scrap supplies
Chinese refined metal imports have been trending lower since the start of the year and continued doing so in April.
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First Cobalt doubles land position at Idaho project
The Iron Creek project is one of the few primary cobalt deposits in the world.
Gold price shrugs inflation news, holds near 3-month high
Inflation expectations jumped to highest since 2006 raising spectre of earlier rate hikes, a negative for gold.
New technology aims for tailings monitoring from space
The University of Nottingham, Terra Motion and Geospatial Insight are making a tailings dam motion monitor service available to miners.
Rio Tinto develops new atomised steel powder for 3D printing
Company has developed and tested a new water atomised steel powder designed for 3D printing applications at its Fer et Titane metallurgical complex in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec.
Lithium extraction techniques increasingly under ESG scrutiny – report
According to Fitch, automakers with operations inside the EU have already started to invest in more sustainable extraction techniques, placing pressure on lithium producers.
China moves to cool rally as iron ore prices explode
China's commodity exchanges moved to raise trading limits and margin requirements for some iron ore contracts and reinstated fees on steel.
Artemis announces $129 million equity financing, shares down
Proceeds will be used for its final cash payment to New Gold for the Blackwater gold project.
Gold price en route to best week in 6 months
Gold could make a run towards $1,857 level, one analyst says.
Copper price hits record high as Chile gives bulls another reason to cheer
Chile’s lower house approved a measure that would introduce progressive taxes on copper sales, potentially creating a total burden of more than 80%.
Food security is national security: Potash gets ready for a closeup
The Department of the Interior released a draft 2025 list of 54 minerals critical to the US economy, including potash.
