Hedge funds slash bullish silver wagers to 22-month low
Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 15% for the week ended Jan. 13.
Latest Stories
Lithium swings from glut to scarcity on Asia demand, Traxys says
Lithium is emerging from a period of oversupply after record-high prices spurred supply growth at a time of disappointing demand.
Krypton in zircon grains reveals landscapes’ history and potential future, researchers say
By measuring the krypton, the Curtin University team was able to work out how long zircon grains spent near the Earth’s surface before they were buried, like a ‘cosmic clock’.
Japan and Italy to cooperate on critical minerals
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni agreed to work together on critical mineral supply and elevate their […]
CMOC bets on copper growth, maintains cobalt target
Copper output is seen at 760,000 tons to 820,000 tons this year, rising as much as 11% from last year, the Chinese miner said.
What mining investors should watch for in 2026: Sprott
Analysts at Sprott highlighted deglobalization and debasement trade as some of the top investment themes of 2026.
Congo state miner proposes deal for cobalt producer prized by US
Gecamines has proposed acquiring Chemaf before bringing in a new majority shareholder.
Maaden invests $110B in Saudi bid to be mining powerhouse
The investment is aimed at tripling its phosphate and gold business and doubling its aluminum business.
Rio Tinto-Glencore merger may need asset sales to win over China
China's antitrust regulator is likely to be concerned about a combined entity's concentration in copper production, analysts said.
