Xi has $1.2 trillion rare earth leverage ahead of Trump visit
Fresh analysis from Bloomberg Economics finds that around 4% of US GDP — totaling some $1.2 trillion — is derived from industries that use rare earths.
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Tungsten price breaks records as China export curbs, military demand boost investment
Prices of ammonium paratungstate are up more than 200% since the start of the year.
China tightens grip on rare earths with strict enforcement rules
Producers may receive fines for breaches of production quotas in mining and smelting as well as unauthorized separation activities.
Trident gold assays reveal ex-Cameco site’s promise in Saskatchewan
The Contact Lake gold mine produced about 190,000 oz. gold at an average grade of 6.16 grams from 1994 until 1998.
Gold price extends decline ahead of Fed decision
Spot gold fell another 1.3% to approximately $4,510 an ounce, extending a 2% decline for the week.
Billionaire Adani’s copper plant said to be beset by problems
The Kutch plant has yet to produce meaningful volumes of copper as a result of the engineering trouble, and closed for repair work in late March.
Central banks ‘scoop up a load’ of gold in bumpy first quarter
Net official-sector purchases totaled 244 tons in the three months, up from 208 tons in the previous quarter.
India’s gold investment demand tops jewellery for first time ever in March quarter
Investment demand in the March quarter surged 52% from a year earlier to 82 metric tons.
Vedanta’s quarterly profit nearly doubles on metal price surge
Its aluminum business is the biggest in India and contributes to nearly 40% of the company's revenue.