Zimbabwe asks miners to ramp up gold output to support new currency
Zimbabwe has been accumulating gold reserves at the central bank’s vaults to back the ZiG, short for Zimbabwe Gold.
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Iron ore price climbs to 3-month high on prospects of improved property demand
China announced "historic" steps on Friday to stabilize its property sector.
Copper price hits record above $11,000 on bets that shortage looms
Several developments in 2024 have emboldened copper bulls and drawn in a rising tide of speculative money.
Copper’s record run at risk as US shipments calm speculator frenzy
At least 100,000 metric tons of copper are en route to the US CME exchange, Reuters sources say.
Clash between mining co-ops in Bolivia leaves one person dead, two injured
The incident took place near the Tipuani River, one of the most important gold mining areas in Bolivia.
ICSID rules in favour of Peru in decade-long dispute with Kaloti Metals
The ICSID ruled in favour of Peru in a decade-long dispute with gold dealer Kaloti Metals over five seized gold shipments.
Deep-sea mining dust clouds travel long distances – research
A portion of the stirred-up bottom material caused by deep-sea mining remains visible in the water at long distances.
BHP debates improved Anglo bid as time runs out in takeover saga
BHP faces a critical question: what would it take to draw the smaller company to the negotiating table within the next few days?
Spot silver tops $30 an ounce to hit highest since 2013
Silver rally has become more forceful and fast than gold’s gains amid robust financial and industrial demand.
