December 5, 2024

Australia grants further $257m for Iluka’s rare earths refinery amid cost blowout

Iluka had first committed to building what will be Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery in 2022.

December 5, 2024

CME to offer 1-oz gold futures to meet surging demand from retail traders

There has been a larger trend among retail investors to seek smaller-sized gold products as a way to diversify their portfolios.

December 5, 2024

Gold ETFs register first outflow in seven months, says WGC

Gold ETFs registered outflows of 28.6 metric tons, or $2.1 billion, in November.

December 5, 2024

Gold price slips before key US jobs data that may impact Fed decision

The precious metal has been trading in a narrow range since early last week as investors look for fresh catalysts.

December 5, 2024

Coal miner jumps by limit in biggest Indonesian IPO of 2024

Shares of PT Adaro Andalan Indonesia gained 20% in their first day of trading.

December 5, 2024

BHP not fixated on copper growth organically or through acquisitions, exec says

BHP is now free to relaunch a bid to acquire Anglo, as the six-month standstill mandated by London’s takeover rules has expired.

December 5, 2024

Antofagasta, Jiangxi agree major drop in 2025 copper TC/RCs

The new agreement represents a drop of 73.4% from the $80 benchmark for 2024.

December 4, 2024

Nippon Steel committed to US Steel takeover, aims to close in December

The transaction has faced stiff resistance from politicians and the United Steelworkers (USW).

December 4, 2024

The 45X tax credit makes a difference for US critical minerals

Regulations lawmakers and policymakers implement today will play an outsized role in the critical mineral landscape of tomorrow.

December 4, 2024

Clear Street joins London Metal Exchange’s open-outcry trading floor

This takes the number of dealing members on Europe's last open-outcry venue back to eight.