October 19, 2023 Column: Zinc market shifts to oversupply but where’s the metal? Zinc has been the second weakest performer among the LME base metals pack so far this year.
October 18, 2023 Funds return to LME nickel with $4.6 billion in short positions Measured by value, that’s a record in data going back to 2018, while in tonnage terms the mismatch is near an all-time high seen in 2019.
October 18, 2023 Gold price rises to 11-week high on escalating Middle East conflict Bullion has been on the rise since Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel earlier this month, up more than 5% over that period.
October 17, 2023 Rob McEwen invests in junior gold explorer McFarlane Lake Net proceeds will be used to further explore the High Lake gold property.
October 17, 2023 Umicore shares up as Canada offers subsidies for battery plant in Ontario The Canadian and Ontario governments pledged to grant the battery maker $715 million to support its cathode materials factory.
October 16, 2023 Freeman Gold shares lifted by initial PEA on Lemhi project in Idaho At the base case, the project's after-tax net present value (at 5% discount) is calculated at $212.4 million with an internal rate of return of 22.8%.
October 16, 2023 Iron ore price rises as China stimulus lifts sentiment China's central bank ramped up liquidity support to the banking system by conducting medium-term lending facility operations.
October 16, 2023 Russian gold miner Uzhuralzoloto plans Moscow IPO this year The company aims to become Russia's third-largest gold producer.
October 16, 2023 Giant lithium deal collapses after Australian billionaire Rinehart steps in Albemarle has walked away from its $4.2 billion takeover of Liontown Resources after Australia’s richest woman built up a blocking minority.
October 15, 2023 Global markets brace for more volatility amid Israel conflict Gold surged by the most since March on Friday.
Russia says stake in gold producer UGC to be put up for public auction soon In July 2025, a Russian court ruled that the majority stake in UGC should be seized and transferred to the state. December 30, 2025 | 08:24 am
