Cocoa is more expensive than copper as it tops $9,000
Futures are up about 50% this month alone and have more than doubled already this year.
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China’s top miner says it ‘will be targeted’ amid US risks
Zijin Mining has warned that US-led efforts to tackle Beijing’s control of minerals could slow the company’s global expansion.
Researchers evaluate paths to create super diamonds
Super diamonds are scientifically known as eight-atom body-centred cubic crystals.
America’s lithium laws fail to keep pace with rapid development
Washington's drive to make the United States a major global lithium producer is being held back by a confusing mix of state regulations.
Gemfields loses sparkle as profit falls 86% on cancelled auction
The decline was partly due to unrealized fair value losses of $28 million from the company's stake in Sedibelo Resources.
Taseko to become sole owner of Gibraltar mine
It will pay $86m over a period of ten years for the remaining 12.5% of Canada's second largest open-pit copper mine.
Pilbara Minerals, Ganfeng agree to study for lithium chemical plant
The feasibility study for the plant is expected to be completed in the March quarter of 2025.
Criminals’ attempt to kidnap Peruvian miners quashed
The Pataz Unified Command detained three men who attempted to kidnap a group of miners in the La Libertad region, northwestern Peru.
Billionaire among prominent Indians flocking to Modi’s party ahead of vote
Naveen Jindal, head of Jindal Steel and Power, joined Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party.
