US targets Chinese steel and lithium for forced-labor scrutiny
The measure is meant to help combat alleged repression of Uyghurs and other minorities in the province of Xinjiang.
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China’s copper output falls from peak with overcapacity in focus
Refined copper output dropped to 1.27 million tons in July, down from 1.3 million tons the previous month.
Trafigura hires traders for deeper push into gold and silver
Although not the initial focus, Trafigura’s move could eventually see the trading house handle refined bullion bars.
KGHM second quarter profit falls on currency impact
The copper miner's second-quarter net profit came in at 249 million zlotys, compared to the 315 million zloty average forecast.
Hindustan Zinc to expand into uranium mining if government allows, CEO says
India may allow private firms to mine, import and process uranium as part of plans to end a decades-old state monopoly over the nuclear sector.
US copper firms hike prices even after Trump tariff reprieve
Southwire Co., one of the largest makers of copper wire and cable, and Cerro Wire, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, in recent days announced price increases of 5%.
Intrepid hits high-grade copper in historic Arizona hotspot
Drilling returned highlights of 16.3 metres grading 1.68% copper and 0.67 gram gold per tonne.
South African iron ore mine faces closure as ArcelorMittal crisis weighs
Assmang, a joint venture between African Rainbow Minerals and Assore, is weighing the closure of its Beeshoek iron ore mine.
UBS lifts 2026 gold forecasts on US macro risks
During the March quarter, the Swiss bank now sees gold averaging $3,600 an ounce -- $100 higher than its previous forecast.