Fund manager takes new look at platinum stocks as EV sales slow Coronation, South Africa’s third-biggest private fund manager, is buying stocks in beaten-down platinum miners. Bloomberg News | March 17, 2025 | 11:01 am
Congo president meets US lawmaker amid talk of mineral deal A presidential statement described Ronny Jackson as a "special envoy" for US President Donald Trump. Reuters | March 17, 2025 | 10:34 am
Banks that saw $3,000 gold coming are staying bullish for now Bank of America, Citigroup and Macquarie Group have all been vocal cheerleaders for gold during its breakneck rally. Bloomberg News | March 17, 2025 | 9:51 am
Energy Fuels, POSCO team up to explore REE magnet supply chain The collaboration could fast-track the formation of one of the world's first commercial permanent REE magnet supply chains independent of China. Staff Writer | March 17, 2025 | 9:08 am
Copper price nears five-month high as China moves to boost consumption Chinese authorities unveiled a plan over the weekend aimed at boosting spending by increasing incomes. Staff Writer | March 17, 2025 | 8:47 am
UBS Group lifts gold price target to $3,200 Gold's scorching rally, according to UBS, underscores "the precious metal’s role as a store of value in uncertain times." Staff Writer | March 17, 2025 | 8:20 am
Ramelius to buy Australian rival Spartan Resources for $1.5B The combined group is set to become a leading Australian gold producer. Bloomberg News | March 17, 2025 | 7:45 am
Trump administration seeks delay in Nippon Steel case for merger talks Trump in February said that he would not mind if Nippon Steel took a minority stake in US Steel. Reuters | March 17, 2025 | 7:39 am
Russia plans to launch large-scale lithium production in 2030 The US Geological Survey estimated Russia's lithium reserves at about 1 million tons in 2024. Reuters | March 17, 2025 | 7:34 am