Bullish, not breathless: analysts temper base metals calls
It should come as no great surprise that copper is the analyst pick for best-performing base metal in 2026.
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Ardea Resources secures up to $700M funding for Kalgoorlie nickel project
Project received letters of support for a potential funding of up to A$1 billion ($699.90 million), separately from Export Finance Australia and the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Argentina signs critical minerals deal with US, foreign ministry says
The ministry said in a statement that the initiative is expected to drive significant economic growth for Argentina.
Pandora to launch platinum-plated jewelry as silver prices soar
Pandora sells silver charm bracelets starting at $70, as well as lab-grown diamond jewelry.
Senators seek US EXIM reauthorization to support push for critical minerals
Senators seek to lift the bank's lending cap by $70 billion to $205 billion as part of the reauthorization package.
Rio Tinto seeks leadership roles in Glencore merger talks, FT says
Negotiations for the deal, which began in early January, are expected to continue beyond Thursday's deadline.
Analysts ramp up gold price forecasts as global uncertainties mount
A poll of 30 analysts and traders conducted over the past three weeks returned a median gold forecast of $4,746.50 per troy ounce for 2026.
Idemitsu and partners to build natural graphite anode supply chain
Japan relies heavily on imported graphite, making stable sourcing a key challenge.
Sunrise Energy expects to supply US critical minerals stockpile, CEO says
Australian scandium project backed by mining billionaire Richard Friedland is expected to contribute to the $12 billion US critical minerals stockpile.
Commonwealth LNG strikes 20-year supply deal with Mercuria as US pushes LNG export growth
Commonwealth has been attempting to build the US's first integrated LNG export facility.
Some 30 countries want to join critical minerals club, US Interior Secretary Burgum says
The Interior Secretary referred to previous trade deals that President Donald Trump has signed with Japan, Australia and South Korea.
Zimbabwe spodumene exports up 11% in 2025, revenue flat on soft prices
The industry has struggled with oversupply of the metal used in battery storage, resulting in a price slump since late 2022.
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