China’s SDIC in advanced talks for significant stake in Thai potash mine
A deal for Asia Pacific Potash could be worth at least $400 million.
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South Korea said to build lithium reserves to aid battery sector
Its trade ministry unveiled a plan in March to invest 241.7 billion won over the next three years to build warehouses for storage of critical minerals.
Implats seals $500 million black investor deal
This will result in black investors holding a 13% interest in the company and the Bafokeng business it acquired last year.
Gold miners’ Q1 2024 fundamentals
Sector unit profits continued blasting higher on stable production, lower mining costs, and record prevailing gold prices.
Gold price hits $2,450 on rate cut optimism, geopolitical risks
The metal's strength has been linked to central bank purchases, robust demand from Asia and elevated geopolitical tensions.
Zimbabwe asks miners to ramp up gold output to support new currency
Zimbabwe has been accumulating gold reserves at the central bank’s vaults to back the ZiG, short for Zimbabwe Gold.
Iron ore price climbs to 3-month high on prospects of improved property demand
China announced "historic" steps on Friday to stabilize its property sector.
Copper price hits record above $11,000 on bets that shortage looms
Several developments in 2024 have emboldened copper bulls and drawn in a rising tide of speculative money.
Copper’s record run at risk as US shipments calm speculator frenzy
At least 100,000 metric tons of copper are en route to the US CME exchange, Reuters sources say.
