EU’s Ukraine funding plan could further boost central bank gold buying, analysts say
The Commission's plan would allow EU governments to use up to 185 billion euros ($214 billion) of Russian sovereign assets.
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Fitch’s BMI lifts 2025 copper price forecast on resilient demand, supply disruptions
The Fitch Solutions unit has raised its 2025 average copper price forecast to $9,650 per tonne, up from $9,500 previously.
China’s rare earth curbs put Europe’s auto industry at risk, Italian lobby says
Reserves of rare earth metals are now depleted, ANFIA chairman Roberto Vavassori says.
Nova Minerals skyrockets on Australia-US summit briefing request
Earlier this month, the company was awarded $43.4 million by the US Department of War in support of its proposed antimony operations.
Dryden Gold assays reveal wide mineralization at Sherridon project in Ontario
That intercept, from 40 metres depth, included 19 metres grading 1.28 grams gold.
Loncor agrees on $261M sale to China’s Chengtun
Chengtun’s C$1.38 per share offer represents a 16% premium over Friday’s closing price on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
EU seeks US alliance to counter China rare earth crackdown
G7 finance ministers were likely to discuss options on Wednesday, says European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic.
Aurubis held talks with US on support for new smelter, CEO says
A new smelter is one of three options Europe's biggest copper producer is considering to take advantage of a US drive to boost domestic output.
Supply problems may force Freeport Indonesia to halt Manyar smelter
The $3.7 billion Manyar smelter only resumed operations in May after a fire broke out in October last year.
