Gold price recovers as European Central Bank raises rates higher than expected
The rate hike was the first by the ECB in over a decade, and its largest since 2000.
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Iron ore price back below $100 on clouded China demand outlook
Risks from lockdowns have prompted the Asian Development Bank to lower its economic growth forecast for China this year to 4.0%.
De Beers boosts 2022 guidance despite drop in output
The miner expects to produce 32m-34m carats, up from 30m-33m carats thanks to what it calls “robust demand” from US customers.
Australian iron ore miners cautious on China’s plan to centralize buying
The new company is expected to coordinate procurement of imported iron ore, develop domestic iron ore resources, and oversee development of mines overseas.
New Indonesian nickel supply douses expectations for fresh price rally
Nickel prices on the LME started their ascent in January as stocks in LME-approved warehouses started to slide due to soaring demand.
Freeport-McMoRan misses profit estimates on lower copper prices
The world's largest publicly traded copper miner reported average realized copper prices of $4.03 per pound, from last year's $4.34 per pound.
Ford to buy cheaper CATL EV batteries to catch Tesla
Ford said it also has agreed with CATL to explore using the Chinese company's batteries in Ford vehicles sold in the United States, Europe and China.
Illegal mercury trade for gold mining uncovered
Researchers have figured out how to accurately identify global mercury trade data inconsistencies.
Golden Arrow walks away from Argentina silver-gold project
The company said it would focus instead on its new 100% owned San Pietro copper-gold-cobalt project in Chile and other projects in Argentina.