Gold price at highest in over two weeks ahead of Powell remarks
The US central bank is widely expected to keep rates on hold for now.
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China exported no germanium, gallium in Aug after export curbs
In July, China announced restrictions on the export of eight gallium and six germanium products.
Uranium primed to extend rally on resurgent nuclear power, say analysts
Uranium spot prices are expected to climb to $75-$80 a pound by end-December.
US missing out on Namibia’s hydrogen, mineral boom, Geingob says
German officials visited Namibia in December and considered investing there as they search for new energy sources.
Battery metal miners lack serious policies on informed consent — report
An Oxfam report shows that many battery metal miners do not have the necessary policies to respect the rights of the communities impacted by their activities, especially Indigenous communities.
Looming strike by miners raises worry about India coal supplies
Coal India is facing a potential three-day strike across its core and subsidiary units.
Norway’s Aker BP may explore for seabed minerals, CEO says
Norway could become the first country to start commercial deep sea mining if parliament gives the go-ahead to explore the remote Mid-Atlantic ridge.
Alrosa suspends diamond supply for Sept-Oct – India’s trade body
The move aims to avert a supply glut in the global market and aid diamond prices amid weak demand.
Researchers reveal missing clue to finding pink diamonds
The discovery may help replace the now closed Argyle mine as a source of the world’s biggest and high-quality pink diamonds.
