Xi’s rare earth shock gives Trump a chance to win over US allies
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Gold price extends record on US-China tensions and Fed rate-cut bets
Bullion has risen more than 5% so far this week and touched a peak above $4,243 an ounce.
Codelco hikes 2026 European copper premium to record $345/t
The record high premium is due to fears of copper shortages next year.
Guinea bauxite exports jump 23% in Q3 despite rains, regulatory pressure
Bauxite surge amid Simandou iron ore project ramp-up.
Operational complexity emerges as top mining risk for 2026: EY
The rise of operational complexity reflects intensifying pressure on miners to deliver consistent output as ore grades decline, mines deepen and input costs climb.
Canada signals approval of US gov’t stakes in mining firms
The US is increasingly taking stakes in publicly traded companies, including Canadian-based miners Trilogy Metals and Lithium Americas.
Endeavour Silver kicks off commercial production at Terronera
The Jalisco, Mexico mine is expected to produce 4M oz of silver and 38K oz of gold annually over a 10-year span.
Illegal miners kill two police officers at Gemfields ruby mine
Gemfields said that about 40 illegal miners stormed the Montepuez mine gate, assaulting police officers stationed there.
Canada threatens Stellantis with legal action over plan to shift output to US
Stellantis announced a $13 billion investment in the US, a move it said would bring five new models to the market.