Copper price hits fresh 14-month high on supply fears, China optimism
The red metal has rallied about 15% in the last two months.
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AI could add 1 million tonnes to copper demand by 2030, Trafigura chief economist says
The surge in demand, driven by AI boom, could exacerbate the copper supply-demand imbalance, according to Trafigura's chief economist.
Westgold to buy Karora Resources in $808 million deal
The deal will propel the combined group to become a mid-tier gold miner producing around 400,000 ounces of gold a year.
Mali expects 14% drop in industrial gold production
The country's industrial gold production stood at 66.5 metric tons last year, nearly unchanged from the 66.2 tons recorded in 2022.
Gold price touches $2,350 on firm central bank demand
For the year, bullion is up by double digits at 13%, despite headwinds from strong US economic data.
Azure Minerals approves Rinehart-SQM takeover
The deal values the lithium miner at A$1.7 billion ($1.1 billion).
China’s central bank adds more gold to its reserves in March
China held 72.74 million ounces of gold at the end of March, up from 72.58 million ounces a month before.
Perpetua tapped for $1.8 billion loan to develop gold-antimony mine in Idaho
If approved, the loan would be one of Washington's largest investments ever in a domestic mine.
Scientists figure out how to speed up development of key Li-ion battery materials
Many current and upcoming energy storage and electronic devices depend on intercalated materials.
