Silver price falls more than 6% as precious metals retreat
Biggest drop in six months as the broad precious metals group retreated following a furious rally this week.
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AFC to invite bids to build Key Zambian copper railway link
The link to Lobito will be the first major railway built in the nation since China financed and helped construct the Tanzania-Zambia line in the 1970s.
MMG sees copper losses mount from informal Peru diggers
Miners that MMG deems as illegal have extracted about 90,000 metric tons of copper over the past 15 years.
Gold, mining stocks remain underinvested despite gains: Sprott
Despite strong gains this year, precious metals equities remain modestly valued, says senior portfolio manager John Hathaway.
HSBC expects gold’s ‘bull wave’ to hit $5,000 in 2026
HSBC also raised its 2025 average gold price forecast to $3,455 per ounce from $3,355 previously.
United States Antimony kicks off mining operations in Montana
The start of mining activities at Stibnite Hill would make Montana the base of USAC's first fully integrated antimony operation.
New Ontario rules aim to speed up mine approvals
Ontario has introduced rules designed to cut mine approval times by half.
Rio Tinto ramps up Simandou stockpiles to 2 million tonnes for first shipment
The inaugural shipment is expected to head to China, the world's top steel producer and consumer of over 70% of seaborne iron ore.
Metals traders are enjoying their most profitable year on record
Glencore and Trafigura are both on track for their best year for metal trading.
