LME faces fresh worries about Russian metal after UK sanctions Any move by the US or EU to follow the UK’s sanctions on metals trading would likely force the LME’s hand. Bloomberg News | December 15, 2023 | 12:23 pm
Friedland says $15,000/t copper price needed to spur new mines The mining magnate said that forecasts of copper prices reaching $9,000 a metric ton next year isn’t enough to stimulate the industry. Bloomberg News | December 15, 2023 | 11:13 am
Fed dots spur gold Gold blasted higher this week after a major dovish surprise from the Federal Open Market Committee. Adam Hamilton - Zeal Intelligence | December 15, 2023 | 10:59 am
Visualizing the demand for battery raw materials This infographic explores an accelerated scenario, where the world aims to limit the rise in global temperatures to 1.5°C by the end of this century. Visual Capitalist | December 15, 2023 | 10:33 am
China Nov aluminum output boosted by growing demand The world's biggest producer churned out 3.54 million metric tons of primary aluminum last month. Reuters | December 15, 2023 | 10:02 am
Panama starts process for First Quantum’s mine ‘definitive’ closure The roadmap for the mine's closure will be presented to the country in the coming days. Reuters | December 15, 2023 | 9:48 am
Costco sold $100 million worth of gold bars last quarter Gold enthusiasts on Reddit said the bars were going for slightly more than $2,000 as recently as last week. Staff Writer | December 15, 2023 | 9:38 am
Plummeting platinum group prices could worsen shortage — report PGM prices have fallen by 42% this year and could widen a supply deficit if unprofitable mines are sidelined. Colin McClelland | December 15, 2023 | 8:00 am
Brazil judge votes for dismissal of homicide case against Vale’s ex-president over Brumadinho Fábio Schvartsman's defense seeks dismissal of criminal action related to the dam collapse that claimed the lives of over 250 people. Staff Writer | December 15, 2023 | 7:25 am