Rio Tinto to ship Simandou ore in November
Rio Tinto also announced the $399 million sale of a 30% stake in Winu copper-gold project to Sumitomo Metals.
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First Quantum ‘positive and patient’ about Panama mine restart — BMO
Legal discussions are ongoing regarding First Quantum's release of stockpiled concentrate and the site's power plant restart.
Basel III makes it official: Gold is money again
As of July 1, 2025, gold will officially be classified as a Tier 1, high-quality liquid asset (HQLA) under the Basel III banking regulations.
JPMorgan says gold could hit $6,000 when Trump’s term ends
This scenario, according to its analysts, could realistically occur with just a small allocation away from US assets under the current macroeconomic climate.
Peru’s emergency mining ban to cost $200 million in lost gold output
The country has seen an up-tick in criminal activity culminating in the murder of 13 mine workers.
