February 22, 2024

Nippon Steel’s China assets raise concerns over US deal

The complication for Nippon Steel is that regulators may look unfavorably on whether its acquisition of US Steel could allow more access to US markets for Chinese-sourced steel.

February 22, 2024

Bitcoin ETFs test investor commitment to gold-backed paper

A surge of interest in bitcoin exchange-traded funds is prompting some investors to swap out holdings in gold-backed ETFs.

February 22, 2024

Thai potash mine owner ITD weighing $500 million stake sale

Italian-Thai Development Pcl is considering selling its 90% stake in Asia Pacific Potash Corp., which has mining rights in Thailand.

February 21, 2024

China lithium futures ride environmental rollercoaster

The most-active July contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange surged by 10%.

February 21, 2024

Aluminum price surges as White House plans fresh sanctions on Russia

President Joe Biden said the US plans to unveil a “major” sanctions package against Moscow on Friday.

February 21, 2024

In election year, South African mines bleed cash, jobs

The country's biggest mining investors are halting plans to spend billions of rand on new projects in response to a slump in profits.

February 21, 2024

Burkina Faso suspends export permits for small-scale gold production

Gold is Burkina Faso's main export, accounting for 37% of total exports in 2020.

February 20, 2024

China’s tin supply for food cans and chips steadily tightens

Myanmar's Wa state has placed a tax in kind of 30% on all tin concentrate exports.

February 20, 2024

Goldman, hedge funds step up activity in physical uranium as prices spike

Shortfalls have lifted uranium prices to 16-year highs.

February 20, 2024

Swiss January gold exports highest in six years on strong Asian sales

"Year of the Dragon" fuelled the jewellery demand as this is seen as a traditionally auspicious year for gold purchases in China.