Cobalt price bulls’ worst fears may just have been confirmed
Breakthrough discovery backed by the US government replaces cobalt with iron in lithium-ion batteries – enabling much cheaper, longer lasting batteries.
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China’s steel futures fall as snow to curtail construction demand
Cold weather is expected to hit regions across China in the coming week, bringing snow and rain that may cause disruptions at construction sites, one of the biggest consumers of steel.
Endeavour sells its mine in Ghana
The London-based miner sold its 90% stake in the project to BCM International. The remaining 10% is held by the Ghanaian government.
Chile and Argentina to lead lithium output growth after 2018
The bulk of new capacity would come online in 2019.
Roxgold’s mine in Burkina Faso greenlighted by the Ministry of Environment
Approval was granted for the Bagassi South gold project, located within the Yaramoko gold mine.
Commodities forge record-setting rally as BP to miners surge
The Bloomberg Commodity Index, which tracks returns on 22 raw materials, was poised for an unprecedented 15 days of gains on Thursday.
Copper price jumps after China cuts scrap imports by 94%
Beijing's clampdown on heavy industry continues to have positive impacts for miners outside the country.
Palladium poised to break another record just days into New Year
The year’s barely started and palladium markets are set to break another record.
Three key takeaways from December 2017 FOMC minutes for gold
Yesterday, the minutes of the FOMC December meeting were released. What do they say about the Fed’s stance and what do they mean for the gold market?