Aerospace, electronic demand drive hafnium’s 400% record surge
The metal is valued for its anti-corrosive properties and used to make control rods for nuclear reactors.
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Filo’s longest copper cuts in Argentina boost takeover appeal
BMO Capital Markets noted the drill results increase the potential to expand the Filo del Sol project.
Lykos Metals finds large gold deposits at Bosnia project
The concentration of gold at some locations was as much as 27.5 g/t in a continuous line of 60 metres.
South Africa’s century-old gold refiner runs at 75% as mines dim
The 102 year-old Rand Refinery is the only African refiner accredited with the London Bullion Market Association.
Gold price drops to 3-week low on solid US jobs data
Spot gold fell 2.3% to $1,869.49 per ounce by noon ET.
Column: China’s zinc and lead exports plug Western supply gaps
China's shift to net exporter of both metals is a rare inversion of historical trade patterns.
Zinc price slumps on jump in inventories and weak Chinese demand
Inventories in warehouses registered with the Shanghai Futures Exchange have more than doubled over the last two weeks.
Thungela Resources to buy controlling stake in Australian mine
The coal producer has been searching for assets outside South Africa, where shipments are being curbed by rail bottleneck.
Iron ore price retreats on China demand rethink, price curbs worry
"Iron ore is facing pressure from price control, so pay attention to policy risks," Sinosteel analysts said.
