Study sheds light on how gold reaches the Earth’s surface Most of Earth's gold is locked up in the mantle, the thick, middle layer of the planet located between the crust and the outer core. Mike Maharrey - MoneyMetals.com | December 31, 2024 | 8:00 am
Vale reaches $1.8 billion railway concessions deal The company reached an agreement with local authorities to pay up to some 11 billion reais to renegotiate two railway concession contracts. Reuters | December 30, 2024 | 3:09 pm
Marimaca Copper makes Pampa Medina Norte discovery in Chile The company aims to complete a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for its flagship project soon. Staff Writer | December 30, 2024 | 11:47 am
US agency takes steps to protect Nevada mountains from energy development The lands would remain open to mining claims, the Interior Department said. Reuters | December 30, 2024 | 10:14 am
China’s November net gold imports via Hong Kong hit seven-month high The world's top gold consumer imported a net 33.074 metric tons in November. Reuters | December 30, 2024 | 9:56 am
Top five contrarian commodity scenarios for 2025 The upcoming year has the potential to be one of the most volatile in recent memory, particularly in commodities, writes Clyde Russell. Reuters | December 30, 2024 | 12:47 am
Iron ore price rebounds on improving steel margins, falling portside stocks Stimulus hopes in top consumer China also supported market gains. Reuters | December 30, 2024 | 12:28 am
China to cut import tariffs on some recycled copper and aluminum raw materials The Ministry of Finance announced adjustments to various import tariff categories, effective Jan. 1. Reuters | December 29, 2024 | 12:25 pm
Supply-demand imbalance looms for critical battery raw materials by 2030: McKinsey By 2030, McKinsey estimates that worldwide demand for passenger cars in the BEV segment will grow sixfold from 2021 through 2030. Staff Writer | December 29, 2024 | 12:16 pm