Indonesia, home to giant gold mine, wants its own bullion bank
The government is consulting with parties including the central bank and the mining industry, with a plan to start operating a bank in 2024.
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Oil to near $100, commodities boom likely to resume: Qatar forum
Oil prices are likely to keep rising toward $100 a barrel while a cool-off in commodity prices won’t last, leaders of key firms said at the Qatar Economic Forum on Tuesday.
Global copper mine production up 3.7% in Q1 – report
The International Copper Study Group released preliminary data for March world copper supply and demand in its June 2021 Copper Bulletin.
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The recent Fed’s hawkish turn is fundamentally negative for gold prices but there is still some hope.
Sayona continues to pursue North American Lithium
Sayona says it has the support of NAL’s secured creditors.
IMDEX survey of drill rig use confirms exploration boom
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Copper supply needs to double by 2050, Glencore CEO says
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Zinc price: Q3 peak, long-term weakness on the cards – report
Long-term production growth outstripping low demand growth will pressure zinc prices to lower.