Palantir buys gold bars as hedge against ‘black swan event’
The company spent $50.7 million this month on gold, part of an unusual investment strategy that also includes startups, blank-check companies and possibly Bitcoin.
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Iron ore price lowest since March on Chinese steel curbs
Iron ore inventories at 45 ports in China increased by 260,000 tonnes last week to 127 million tonnes.
Tin price hits record highs as global stocks shrink
Tin continues to be the unexpected star performer of the industrial metals this year.
Coal india unions seek 50% rise in staff salaries in early talks
The demand is backed by expectations for rising profits in coming years amid a reduction in staffing and plans to increase production.
KGHM optimistic on 2022 dividend, says CEO
The company expects to publish in September its strategy update with more focus on green energy sources amid tougher regulations.
Australian Aboriginal groups to get more say over heritage protection
The proposed changes include much heftier fines for damage to Aboriginal heritage and a focus on agreement-making between developers and traditional owners.
New salt could overcome safety issues in high-performance li-ion batteries
Australian researchers developed a new lithium salt that might overcome the challenges of electrolyte design.
Copper price drops to April lows as market loses momentum
Fall in copper price comes despite fresh supply disruption in South America.
The vital fertilizer that’s driving multibillion-dollar bets
BHP Group’s go-ahead to spend $5.7 billion on a giant Canadian potash mine is shining a spotlight on a commodity vital to feeding the world.
