July 19, 2024

Zimbabwe may sell 40% stake in a key gold mine to raise capital

Zimbabwe’s largest gold producer is negotiating with potential partners to boost production at its Shamva mine.

July 18, 2024

USGS releases first study to assess global earthquake risk to mineral supplies 

Earthquakes have the potential to substantially affect mining operations, leading to supply chain disruptions that adversely affect the global economy.

July 18, 2024

Column: China’s commodity import trend driven by prices, not economy

China's imports of major commodities are often viewed through the prism of the performance of, and outlook for, the world's second-biggest economy.

July 18, 2024

German Chancellor defends planned lithium deal with Serbia

Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are currently in discussions with Serbia’s government to invest in the country.

July 18, 2024

Nornickel weighs projects in new top market China

Nornickel executives held talks with potential Chinese partners this month and signed about 10 memorandums of understanding, Bloomberg sources say.

July 18, 2024

US has second-longest mine development timeline in the world, S&P Global says

Mines in the US go from discovery to production on an average of 29 years.

July 18, 2024

China copper smelters eye more output cuts as raw material supply tightens

CRU predicts a shortage of concentrate feed globally in 2025 at 1.1 million metric tons of copper-in-concentrate.

July 18, 2024

Turkish envoy visits Niger to secure uranium supplies

The trip comes after Niger’s military government withdrew mining rights from Canadian and French companies to develop uranium deposits.

July 18, 2024

Golden rule: Why younger investors are drawn to gold

Among wealthy investors under the age of 43, 45% own gold as a physical asset.

July 18, 2024

Price of China’s strategic germanium hits record high on possible state buying

China supplies 60% of the world's germanium, which is used in applications such as fibre optic cables, solar cells and infrared technology.