China copper gauge at zero offers stark warning to metals bulls
Premiums paid on imported refined copper extended a months-long decline to reach zero for the first time in Shanghai going back to 2017.
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Atlantic Lithium touts progress at Ghana’s project
It expects to break ground at its Ewoyaa project, which will be Ghana’s first lithium mine, later this year.
Hochschild keeps production targets, dividend resumption uncertain
Gold output hit 45,937 ounces in Q1, up from 39,730 ounces from last year, with a small initial contribution from Mara Rosa, in Brazil.
World’s biggest energy traders are returning to metals markets
Vitol, Gunvor and Mercuria Energy are among the traders building out their metals teams, as they look to deploy capital generated by record profits.
OceanaGold prices $106 million IPO of Philippine unit
OceanaGold plans to sell up to 456 million common shares or a 20% stake in OceanaGold Philippines.
China’s Zhaojin Mining buyout offer for Tietto Minerals now unconditional
The Chinese gold miner last week increased its offer to A$0.68 per share from A$0.58.
First Quantum Minerals cuts debt by over $1bn in first quarter
The company in February had announced a series of capital restructuring measures that would strengthen its balance sheet and cut debt.
Gold’s record-setting rally may have its roots in Chinese frenzy
Several prominent figures in the global gold market are coming to the conclusion that the major new driving force is a legion of fleet-footed retail investors on the Shanghai Futures Exchange.
Five Eyes countries working to fight critical minerals dumping, Canada minister says
Alliance partners are working on putting forward a response to tackle the price manipulation of critical metals.
