December 28, 2023

Gold price wavers as US bond markets rally on rate-cut optimism

The precious metal has risen nearly 14% this year, on track for its first annual increase in three years.

December 28, 2023

China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong rise in November

China's net gold imports via Hong Kong rose about 37% in November from the previous month.

December 28, 2023

Japan’s JFE takes new tack to tame volatile coking coal prices

Japan's No.2 steelmaker plans to buy more coking coal from the spot market to boost activity and make prices more transparent.

December 28, 2023

Some Japan buyers agree to pay Q1 aluminum premium of $90/t, down 7% Q/Q

Some Japanese aluminium buyers have agreed to pay global producers a premium of $90 per metric ton over the benchmark price for shipments from January to March, down 7% from…

December 28, 2023

Analysis: Gold set for further record prices in 2024 and 2025

Gold prices have been setting annual records for the past three years.

December 28, 2023

China smelters cut Q1 copper guidance price as supply outlook tightens

Mine closures and disruptions tightened the supply outlook.

December 28, 2023

Spot gold wavers as bond markets rally on rate-cut optimism

Strong demand for Treasuries signalled investors are confident the Federal Reserve will loosen monetary policy next year.

December 27, 2023

Cash-strapped Horizonte Minerals secures $20 million interim funding

The latest funding package ensures that the company has the liquidity to advance the required re-estimation work at Araguaia.

December 27, 2023

Silvercorp issues takeover offer for OreCorp

Canada’s Silvercorp Metals entered into a Bid Implementation Deed to acquire all of the shares it doesn’t already own of African gold developer OreCorp.

December 27, 2023

The biggest global mining news of 2023

A tumultuous year for the global mining industry: collapse of lithium prices, furious M&A activity, gold’s new record and state intervention in mining on a scale not seen in decades.