Singapore looks to become hub for hosting central bank gold
In addition, Singapore plans to build a clearing system to support over-the-counter settlement for trading gold locally.
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Gold demand improves in India as prices ease; China sees softer buying
Bullion dealers in India offered discounts of up to $61 per ounce over official domestic gold prices this week.
Russia may auction off seized stake in gold producer UGC next month
The state currently holds 67.2% of the company, a stake which is worth $1.3 billion at current market prices.
TMC pushes US seafloor mining hub amid widening losses
It is also advancing a Texas processing plant, while securing permits and partnerships in evolving critical minerals race.
Miners brace as Cyclone Narelle hits Australia
Pilbara iron ore region avoided the worst as Cyclone Narelle weakened inland, disrupting ports and fuel supplies across Western Australia.
Macquarie says copper is oversupplied and overpriced
Copper is down 16% from January, but more pain could be ahead as global inventories grow to unprecedented levels and fundamentals deteriorate.
Column: Iran war fuel crisis gives electric cars a long-term boost
Fears of fuel shortages are likely to boost the appeal of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, as well as electric motorbikes in Asia.
Chile’s government sacks head of state miner ENAMI
The company advisory sent to the local securities regulator was signed by Javiera Estrada, interim executive vice president.
GM-backed EnergyX to launch Texas lithium facility
The Lonestar demonstration plant will produce roughly 250 metric tons per year of battery-grade lithium carbonate equivalent.