Copper price dips as LME stockpiles rise to highest in over six years
LME stockpiles jumped by nearly 19,000 tons to 330,375 tons, the highest level since September 2019.
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Dakota Gold sees expansion potential at Richmond Hill
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Cobalt shortages driven by Congo curbs seen lasting through 2030
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Ghana weighs local bids for $1B revival of Gold Fields’ Damang mine
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China, Vietnam should boost cooperation in critical minerals, foreign minister says
Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks on Tuesday during a meeting with Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son in Hanoi.
Japan, US to agree joint development of critical minerals this week, Nikkei says
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BHP targets $5B Escondida upgrade to fight grade decline
The new concentrator aims to counter lower grades and secure long-term copper production amid rising global demand.
Congo to approve Chemaf sale to US-backed Virtus
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