April 19, 2023

Chinese households turn to jewellery and gold in flight to safety

The appeal of jewellery and gold has risen after the biggest global banking crisis in more than a decade.

April 19, 2023

Vital Metals’ plans for rare earth production stall

The company determined that its plans to market an intermediate product from its Saskatoon processing facility aren’t economic.

April 19, 2023

Gold price falls below $2,000 as market readjusts rate hike expectations

Markets are now pricing in an 85% chance of a 25-basis-points rate hike at the Federal Reserve's next meeting.

April 19, 2023

Record demand pushes silver into new era of deficits, Silver Institute says

Global demand for silver rose by 18% last year to a record high of 1.24 billion ounces.

April 19, 2023

Chile’s drought hits Antofagasta’s copper output in Q1

It produced 145,900 tonnes of copper in the period, down 25.4% from Q4 2022 on water shortages at Los Pelambres and lower grades at Centinela.

April 18, 2023

Uranium price showing resilience relative to other commodities – report

"Over the long term, increased demand in the face of an uncertain uranium supply may likely support a sustained bull market," says Sprott Asset Management.

April 18, 2023

Copper price rises on faster than expected economic growth in China

Chinese GDP grew by 4.5% year on year in the first three months of 2023, beating analyst expectations of 4% growth.

April 18, 2023

Column: Tin spooked by threat of supply disruption in Myanmar

All mining and processing activities will be "suspended" from the start of August to preserve the remaining national resource.

April 18, 2023

Graphic: Hefty shortages to help buoy aluminum prices this year

Supply disruptions in China are likely to offset slow demand growth and help bolster prices.

April 18, 2023

Mining veteran Mick Davis raises $590 million for metals fund

So far, he has bought into five companies, including silicon and tin producers.