April 9, 2024

Lithium market struggles to recover after epic boom and bust

A stuttering recovery in lithium prices is providing a fresh reminder of why the dramatic rally of recent years was followed by an even more breathtaking collapse.

April 8, 2024

Taseko makes senior secured notes offering of $500 million

The company has invested in modernization and expansion of Gibraltar, making it the second largest open pit copper mine in Canada.

April 8, 2024

Copper price hits fresh 14-month high on supply fears, China optimism

The red metal has rallied about 15% in the last two months. 

April 8, 2024

AI could add 1 million tonnes to copper demand by 2030, Trafigura chief economist says

The surge in demand, driven by AI boom, could exacerbate the copper supply-demand imbalance, according to Trafigura's chief economist.

April 8, 2024

Westgold to buy Karora Resources in $808 million deal

The deal will propel the combined group to become a mid-tier gold miner producing around 400,000 ounces of gold a year.

April 8, 2024

Gold price touches $2,350 on firm central bank demand

For the year, bullion is up by double digits at 13%, despite headwinds from strong US economic data.

April 8, 2024

Perpetua tapped for $1.8 billion loan to develop gold-antimony mine in Idaho

If approved, the loan would be one of Washington's largest investments ever in a domestic mine.

April 8, 2024

Iron ore price nears two-week high on stimulus bets, post-holiday restocking

The most-traded September iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange ended daytime trade 3.19% higher.

April 8, 2024

China’s latest investment frenzy sparks wild swings in gold ETF

The decision came after the fund’s premium over its underlying assets increased to more than 30% as of April 3.

April 7, 2024

Surging gold in Vietnam spurs angst over smuggling

The rise in gold smuggling is fueled by a combination of a lack of official supplies and flight-to-safety demands amid a struggling economy.