Additional central banks to buy gold on geopolitical risks, WGC says In recent months, central banks from Guatemala, Indonesia and Malaysia have all bought gold, the World Gold Council said. Reuters | March 24, 2026 | 7:18 am
Australian energy, uranium seen in demand post Iran crisis – IEA Its uranium reserves are the world’s largest, accounting for about a third of global supplies, according to Minerals Council of Australia. Reuters | March 24, 2026 | 7:07 am
Prolonged Iran war would hammer top copper miners BI analysts scenarios show how oil above $150 barrel would push copper below $10K, hitting Southern, Antofagasta and First Quantum the hardest. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 24, 2026 | 5:03 am
Gemfields flags 2025 loss amid delays, weak prices Emerald and ruby miner cites disruptions, softer auctions and expansion setbacks while focusing on balance sheet repair. Cecilia Jamasmie | March 24, 2026 | 3:55 am
Korea Zinc faces fresh vote challenge in long-simmering dispute If the activist alliance led by MBK Partners and Young Poong prevails, it would mark a rare shift of power for shareholders in Korea. Bloomberg News | March 23, 2026 | 5:08 pm
Coal India to sell 25% stake in two units SECL and MCL operate in the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha, respectively. Reuters | March 23, 2026 | 3:38 pm
USA Rare Earth, Arnold Magnetic enter mutual sales, distribution agreement The agreement strengthens a US-aligned supply chain for the aerospace, defense, semiconductor and advanced technology industries, USAR said. Staff Writer | March 23, 2026 | 1:47 pm
Freeport-McMoRan confident in copper demand despite Iran conflict, CEO says Prices for the red metal have dropped nearly 10% since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran in late February. Reuters | March 23, 2026 | 1:17 pm
US to commit $250 million toward supply chain investment fund The US would administer the pool of money and seek as much as $1 trillion in commitments from sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors. Bloomberg News | March 23, 2026 | 11:35 am