India gold demand firms ahead of festival; China premiums ease
Dealers in India quoted discounts of up to $6 an ounce and premiums of $9 an ounce over official domestic prices this week.
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Column: China’s copper import slump marks a shift in market power
China, the world's largest user of the metal, has demonstrated it is not prepared to pay for physical metal at the sort of elevated prices seen in January.
Peru pulls permit for $1.8B Tia Maria copper mine
Government cites legal and technical gaps, forcing review of a top copper project that has faced over a decade of delays.
Mercuria trader who built huge LME aluminum bets has left
Sonny McNess' departure comes at a time when the aluminum market is facing the prospect of a supply squeeze.
Glencore buys 45% stake in South Carolina aluminum recycling plant
Glencore had previously funded the Charleston-area facility in exchange for marketing rights.
Paladin targets 2027 uranium decision on Patterson Lake South
PLS has become Paladin’s clearest shot at adding a second uranium mine and diversify production from the Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia.
US pushes to renew ties with Peru ahead of uncertain election
The US is making a strong push to increase influence in Peru, a key copper and silver producer and strategic partner for China.
EU, US near critical minerals pact to counter China’s grip
EU and US advance a minerals pact to reduce China reliance and stabilize supply chains amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Whitehaven Coal secures $600 million loan
The funds will repay part of its existing $1.1 billion acquisition loan tied to its purchase of BHP's Queensland coal mines.