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Trafigura in talks with China’s ITG to set up credit fund
Since 2022, Trafigura has been diversifying its funding base through deals with national export credit agencies in Europe, Saudi Arabia and the US.
Environmental groups sue EU commission over Portugal lithium mine
Projects like Savannah's in Portugal are seen as a key test of Europe's ability to produce lithium.
Chinese trader who made $3 billion on gold bets big against silver
Billionaire trader Bian Ximing now holds a short that stands at about 450 tons of silver, or 30,000 contracts.
Cornish Metals receives $225M funding interest from US EXIM
The funding would be conditional on the mine providing the US with "a responsible supply" of tin, EXIM said.
Silver price plunges again as volatility remains high
Silver is now trading at 35% below last month's all-time high.
Barrick eyes US assets IPO, confirms CEO
Barrick’s North American assets “are likely to be an acquisition target and logical fit for Newmont” analyst said.
South Korea seeks critical minerals ties with China after joining US trade bloc
The trade ministry said it would establish a hotline and joint committee with Chinese authorities to help South Korean companies import Chinese minerals.
Aurubis sees lower profit on weak copper refining charges
The Hamburg-based company said its net cash flow for the first quarter was -8 million euros, significantly worse than the previous year's.