October 17, 2024

Industrial metals slump as sentiment on China demand worsens

Prices have faded as government briefings on the Chinese economic policy fell short of expectations.

October 17, 2024

Itochu’s deal to buy stake in Brazil’s CSN Mineracao implies 26% premium

CSN announced the deal to sell up to 11% of CSN Mineracao to Itochu early Wednesday.

October 17, 2024

Saudi’s Manara in advanced talks to buy stake in First Quantum’s Zambian mines

Manara, a JV between Ma'aden and its $925 billion public investment fund, wants between 15% and 20% of the Zambian assets.

October 16, 2024

Blue Moon shareholder battle spotlights shades of grey in junior market

Lack of transparency and lost capital are a lesson for junior mining investors.

October 16, 2024

World’s top two iron ore miners raise output even as China slows

Rio’s third-quarter output edged up about 1% from a year earlier, while Brazil’s Vale beat estimates to churn out its highest volume since late-2018.

October 16, 2024

Gold price momentum continues as industry predicts 10% upside

Gold's strong momentum continued as US Treasury yields dropped to the lowest in a week.

October 16, 2024

Eramet shares plunge after 2024 output cuts

The company cut its production targets for its manganese mine in Gabon and nickel mine in Indonesia.

October 16, 2024

China to extend record aluminum output amid ample power

National output is expected to rise 3% in the fourth quarter from a year ago to 11 million tons.

October 16, 2024

Cosan not looking to sell Vale stake in short term, chairman says

Cosan is a Brazilian commodity giant with a stake of just over 4% in Vale.

October 15, 2024

Gold industry sees prices rising to $2,941/oz over 12 months

A poll of delegates at the LBMA conference in Miami also predicted higher prices in a year's time for silver, platinum and palladium.