Kalshi considers new instrument for copper bets after AI buildout boosts demand The move follows close on the heels of Kalshi’s push to expand precious-metals trading with a popular type of futures that never expire. Bloomberg News | July 23, 2026 | 12:54 pm
Freeport beats profit forecasts despite Grasberg slump Higher copper prices offset weaker output and sales from Indonesia's Grasberg mine, helping Freeport beat expectations. Staff Writer | July 23, 2026 | 10:51 am
Copper price pulls back from record territory as war jitters trump earnings beats Copper prices fell as US-Iran tensions rattled metals markets, eclipsing strong miner earnings, Cobre Panama restart hopes and shrinking stockpiles. Staff Writer | July 23, 2026 | 10:47 am
India and Myanmar signal closer rare earth mining ties New Delhi is seeking alternative supplies of a strategic resource tightly controlled by China. Reuters | July 23, 2026 | 10:46 am
India invests $2B for SMRs as Saudi Arabia eyes nuclear power development Nuclear power gains momentum as India plans SMRs, Saudi Arabia advances US cooperation. Blair McBride | July 23, 2026 | 9:52 am
Gold price retreats from two-week high as oil nears $100, silver down 4% TD Securities sees bullion sliding to $3,900 support as rate swaps price one-in-three odds of a Fed hike as soon as next week. Staff Writer | July 23, 2026 | 9:52 am
Equinox-Orla merger wins approval, creates Canada’s No. 2 gold miner Shareholders back $18.5B combination that positions the merged company for rapid production growth in North America. Cecilia Jamasmie | July 23, 2026 | 8:23 am
Laramide sees $741M value for Queensland uranium project Updated Westmoreland uranium mine study highlights strong returns despite a state mining ban. Frederic Tomesco | July 23, 2026 | 8:18 am
Zimbabwe taps Chinese firms for $300 million lithium project Zimbabwe has become a major supplier of lithium feedstock to Beijing’s dominant battery industry. Bloomberg News | July 23, 2026 | 7:51 am