Global silver demand up 4% in 2018
This is the first time since 2015 that demand has risen year-over-year.
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Tianqi agrees truce in battle over Chilean lithium miner SQM
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Fresnillo Q1 production slumps, sticks to FY targets
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Nickel shortage in view unless China-led projects in Indonesia succeed — analysts
The outlook comes after China's Tsingshan Group surprised the market last year with a low-cost estimate and short time frame to launch a $700 million plant on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
Worried about nickel supply, China battery maker BYD welcomes JV discussions
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Newmont shareholders overwhelmingly approve $10B Goldcorp takeover, creating world’s top gold miner
Deal creates the world’s largest gold producer by output, robing Barrick of its recently cemented supremacy.
