Chile’s new government looks to speed up copper expansion amid tight supply
President José Antonio Kast’s administration sees annual output of the metal reaching 6 million metric tons in the next four or five years.
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Copper outlook strengthens as long-term assumptions climb
Higher long-term copper price assumptions point to a structural shift as demand growth and supply limits reshape the market outlook.
Copper traders get deja vu as Comex arbitrage reopens
The re-opening of the so-called Comex arbitrage comes ahead of an expected update on potential US tariffs on refined copper in June.
Lithium Ionic confirms ‘valid’ title to Brazil mineral claims amid regulatory speculation
Company said its claims are supported by legal title opinions and publicly available records maintained by Brazil’s National Mining Agency.
M&A: Denarius targets Emerita in Spain’s zinc-copper belt
Emerita hasn’t indicated whether it will engage with the offer, which would require board approval, due diligence and shareholder support.
Swiss bank UBP buying gold again, forecasting $6,000 year-end
UBP is looking to further rebuild its gold positions after they recovered to around 6% of discretionary portfolios.
KoBold launches AI-driven lithium push in DRC
Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold starts extensive lithium exploration in a rich, underexplored minerals region.
Gold price edges lower after failed US-Iran peace talks
Spot gold fell as much as 2.2% to below $4,650 an ounce.
Hormuz Strait closure could have ‘profound’ mining impact: Friedland
With about 50% of the global seaborne sulphur supply cut off, the markets are becoming extremely tight, the Ivanhoe founder said.