Peru copper snags highlight rising clout of informal miners
Frustrated by regulatory restrictions and red tape, thousands of small-scale gold and copper miners in Peru are staging protests.
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US couple could face trial over gold bars missing from 18th Century sunken ship
The charges relate to the sale of 18 gold ingots allegedly taken years ago from the Prince de Conty.
Major Rwandan coltan exporter bought smuggled Congolese minerals, UN report says
Boss Mining was named in the UN report, which documents how recent territorial gains in Congo by M23 have further destabilized a region beset by decades of conflict.
China’s foreign minister dismisses European worries over rare earths
"Rare earths have not been, are not, and will not be a problem between China and Europe," foreign minister Wang Yi said.
Barrick outlines growth outlook for Kibali in the DRC
Kibali is Africa’s biggest gold mine.
United States Antimony reboots mine operations in Montana
The restart, says the company, would make it the first to restart US antimony production going back decades.
Nornickel lowers forecast for 2025 nickel surplus
Nornickel expects this year's nickel surplus to be 120,000 tons, which is 30,000 tons lower than it previously thought.
Gold price record rally ignites fundraising spree for China miners
A wave of Chinese gold miners is pushing to raise funds in Hong Kong, seeking to capitalize on rising investor interest in the metal.
Gold price drops nearly 1% on strong US jobs data
The selloff in gold comes after the latest US payroll numbers came in above analyst expectations, lowering the chances of a Fed rate cut.