Hedge funds’ bullish gold wagers rise to highest since April
The trade war unleashed by the Trump administration has helped power gold’s 27% rally this year.
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Brazil producers look to halt pig iron output as US tariff threat crimps demand
Brazil is the US’s largest supplier of the material.
NexGen consolidates interest in Athabasca land package from Rio Tinto
The uranium miner has acquired Rio's 10% production carried interest over 39 mineral claims in the Athabasca Basin.
Congo is targeting cobalt price that boosts local processing
Congo doesn’t want a return to peaks above $40 a pound — experienced in 2018 and 2022.
US targets mine waste to boost local critical minerals supply
The Interior Department will simplify federal rules for recovering minerals like rare earths, lithium, and cobalt from mine waste.
Gold price eases after Trump downplays clash with Fed chair Powell
Gold was further hit by a jobs data on Thursday which showed applications for US unemployment benefits fell for a sixth straight week.
Three workers rescued after 60 hours trapped in Canada mine
Rescuers used drones and a remote-controlled scoop to clear a massive rockfall at Red Chris and safely bring the three men to the surface.
Column: Copper’s physical tariff trade is rapidly unwinding
The market was betting that tariffs would be set lower and come with a longer lead-time.
Newmont cost-cutting helps boost earnings as gold prices rally
The producer’s all-in sustaining cost decreased about 4% to $1,593 per bullion ounce in the second quarter.