Zinc sees biggest squeeze in decades as LME inventories run dry
Spot zinc prices surged to trade $323/t above contracts expiring in three months, the highest spread since at least 1997.
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Mining investor says US must outspend China on critical minerals
Western governments are still moving too slowly in securing supplies of lithium, rare earths and other materials, says Brian Menell, head of TechMet Ltd.
Gold price falls by most in over a decade as rally cools
Spot gold hit as low as $4,151.91 per ounce, representing a 5.3% decline.
Appian, World Bank start $1B critical minerals fund
Washington-based IFC will anchor the fund, contributing $100 million at first.
Rare earth stocks surge in Sydney after Trump’s Australia pact
The pact signals a new way for miners to approach capital raising.
Concerned carmakers race to beat China’s rare earths deadline
Even if Chinese suppliers can fulfil fresh orders before the November 8 export controls take effect, the journey by sea to Europe can take 45 days.
Congo rebels loot $70M in gold from Twangiza mine
Rebels, helped by mine employees, have reportedly taken at least 500kg of gold since May, when the operation was seized.
US, Canada set to seal trade deal at APEC summit
Deal on steel, aluminum, and energy will likely involve Canada accepting steel export quotas in exchange for reduced US tariffs.
BHP bets on iron ore resilience despite China slowdown; Q1 output misses
BHP kept its fiscal 2026 output forecast for Western Australia iron ore unchanged at between 284 and 296 million tonnes.
