Rule Symposium: Gold demand shifts from hedge to collateral
Gold's rally is making bullion collateral, with central bank buying and demand reshaping markets and miners' funding.
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Rising lithium prices and robust demand lifted Chile's export revenue well above last year's pace despite only two producers.
BHP awards over $138M contract to Chinese firm for South Australian expansion project
The contract is tied to BHP's planned expansion of the Olympic Dam smelter and refinery.
India silver import curbs create shortages, push premiums to six-month high
Lower imports by India, which meets more than 80% of its silver demand through overseas purchases, could weigh on global prices.
Ivanhoe sees Congo copper output rising in second half 2026
The company in April cut its 2026 and 2027 copper output forecasts following seismic disruptions at the Kakula mine.
Royalty juniors seek higher value in metals rally
Smaller royalty firms like Ecora and Empress see rising metals prices and mine financing demand narrowing valuation gaps with major players.
Gold, critical minerals gain trust premium as money, supply chains fray
Gold and critical minerals are key as investors assess debt risks, central bank buying, supply issues, and resource nationalism.
Critical Metals weighs asset sales to speed up Greenland project
Critical Metals explores portfolio options like spin-offs and partnerships to advance the Tanbreez rare earth project toward production.
Lara drills Planalto toward $1B Brazil copper test
The junior is advancing the Planalto copper-gold project in Brazil with major drilling, strong PEA economics and potential buyer interest.