China-Japan rare earth spat curbs exports
Analysts said the economic fallout for Japan could be severe.
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Silver price extends slide on index rebalancing
Citigroup estimates that about $6.8 billion in silver futures could be sold.
Energy Fuels estimates $1.8B value for Madagascar mineral sands project
A new FS report estimated that the Vara Mada project could produce 959,000 tonnes of ilmenite, 66,000 tonnes of zircon and 24,000 tonnes of monazite.
Guyana oil and mining sectors gain as Venezuela risk eases
Lower regional risk is lifting Guyana’s natural resources appeal as investors reassess security and growth prospects.
Nickel price extends drop amid lack of detail on Indonesia output cuts
Three-month futures declined as much as 5.9% on the London Metal Exchange.
AI to boost copper demand 50% by 2040 — S&P
The consultancy warns new AI, defence and robotics uses could strain copper supply without major gains in mining and recycling.
Trump’s Greenland talk brings opportunity, unease for business
The business community is split on the impact of Donald Trump’s renewed interest in the Arctic island.
China’s metals in grip of frenzy as investors bet on rally
The total turnover of the Shanghai Futures Exchange’s six base metals contracts, plus gold and silver futures, reached 37.1 trillion yuan in December.
Silver, platinum prices plunge to extend big spike in volatility
“We expect large-scale selling activity to kick off amid significant rebalancing flows from broad commodity indices,” TD Securities strategist said.
