Gold price holds ground as Powell backs rate hikes to combat inflation
Meanwhile, another precious metal, palladium, has been enjoying monstrous gains over the past week.
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SQM sees profits surge as global lithium prices explode
The world's No. 2 lithium producer, reported a nearly five-fold rise in profits in the fourth quarter.
Australia aids allies seeking to replace Russian coal
The Australian government is helping coal importing nations find alternatives to Russia for supplies by connecting them with local producers.
At least 18 killed in gold mine collapse in Guinea
The accident took place Monday in Gaoual, about 386 km from the capital Conakry.
Copper production falls at major Chile mines in January, regulator says
Chile's nationwide total production fell 7% in January to 425,700 tonne.
Deep-South says Namibia Ministry missed deadline to defend licence refusal
The Canadian miner is fighting in court Namibia's mining and energy minister's rebuttal of its prospecting licence.
Nomads may have taken over Egypt’s emerald mines before the fall of the Roman Empire
Roman Empire emerald mines may have fallen into the hands of nomads as early as the 4th century, new research has found.
Sibanye-Stillwater faces court battle for ditching $1.2bn Brazil mines deal
Appian Capital Advisory is taking Sibanye-Stillwater to the High Court in London over the miner’s decision to cancel the acquisition of two mines.
Sibanye-Stillwater posts record profit on upbeat commodity prices
Sibanye's profit increased by 13% in 2021 to 33.1 billion rand ($2.16 billion).