August 30, 2024

Gold price softens on US inflation data, still up 3% for the month

Despite the pullback, bullion is on track for a 3% gain this month.

August 30, 2024

India to discuss surging precious metals imports with UAE

Trade officials will likely meet their counterparts from the UAE next month to review the two countries’ partnership.

August 30, 2024

Column: Zinc concentrates squeeze but there’s no shortage of metal

Global zinc mine production continues to slide and the raw materials squeeze is now starting to bite, particularly in China.

August 30, 2024

Northam Platinum profit drops on weak prices as output rises

Northam said profit fell almost 30% in the last fiscal year.

August 29, 2024

Silver looks ready to rip

While gold has hit record highs this year, silver remains undervalued.

August 29, 2024

LME open-outcry trade lives on as SocGen quit sparks no rush for exits

The future of ring trading on the London Metal Exchange looks assured for now.

August 28, 2024

MinRes won’t undertake more lithium M&A in next year given low prices

The miner said it is highly unlikely to take on further buyouts in the next 12 months.

August 28, 2024

CHART: Peru’s phat copper pipeline

Plugging the coming structural supply gap won't be possible without reviving copper investment in Peru.

August 28, 2024

Gold price retreats as traders await more US data

Bullion has surged by more than 20% so far this year, boosted by rate cut expectations and robust purchasing by central banks.

August 28, 2024

Column: China fires latest warning signal with antimony controls

China's announcement of antimony export restrictions has added fuel to a red-hot market.