December 9, 2024

Namib Minerals set for Nasdaq debut following $500m SPAC deal

The proposed business combination, which implies a pro forma combined enterprise value of $609 million, represents the largest African de-SPAC deal to date.

December 9, 2024

Gold price hits 2-week high on renewed China purchases, Syria regime collapse

The People’s Bank of China – a major buyer of the metal – announced that it has resumed purchases after a six-month hiatus.

December 9, 2024

Citi chops back copper forecasts as Trump’s trade tariffs loom

The metal is expected to average $8,750 a ton in 2025, down from a prior forecast of $10,250.

December 9, 2024

Freeport’s copper concentrate exports will only temporarily ease global shortages

A fire at PT Freeport Indonesia's Manyar smelter halted operations in October.

December 6, 2024

China’s metal dominance

Washington has finally begun to recognize its critical minerals vulnerability.

December 6, 2024

Gold bulls’ ranks swell as Macquarie hoists 2025 forecasts

Prices are set to average $2,650 an ounce in the first quarter of 2025, Macquarie said, up 1.9% from an earlier forecast.

December 6, 2024

Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains

China's trade restrictions on strategic minerals are starting to hit Western companies where it hurts.

December 6, 2024

Gold’s monster upleg well

Gold’s monster upleg remains alive and well, after weathering a sharp post-election selloff.

December 6, 2024

Torex Gold reports fatalities at Mexican underground mine, shares plunge

As a result of the incident, activities at the ELG underground mine have been suspended.

December 6, 2024

SSR to be 3rd-biggest US gold miner with Cripple Creek & Victor acquisition

The miner announced the acquisition of CC&V in Colorado from Newmont on Friday.