The future of deep sea mining hinges on a contentious election
International Seabed Authority head incumbent Michael Lodge faces Leticia Carvalho, a Brazilian ocean scientist.
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Chinese bullion demand takes hit in risk to gold price rally
Total demand for bullion fell almost 6% from a year earlier in the first half to 524 tons, the China Gold Council said.
Column: Funds dump copper as rising stocks dampen bull spirits
LME inventory last week touched a three-year peak.
Union at BHP’s Escondida mine urges rejection of contract offer, strike possible
The union and BHP have repeatedly clashed due to work stoppages, pressure to increase production and complaints about worker safety.
Gold, not dollar, is the best trump trade, survey shows
Trump’s platform of tax cuts, tariffs and weaker regulation are viewed as inflationary on Wall Street.
Nornickel sticks to production outlook despite furnace repairs
The miner reported on Monday a 1% drop in nickel output for the first half of the year.
LME approves Saudi port as warehouse delivery point
The LME has approved Red Sea port city Jeddah as a warehouse delivery point for copper and zinc.
BHP’s Spence copper mine in Chile now fully autonomous
Spence copper mine in Chile has celebrated three months of being BHP’s first fully autonomous operation, with zero incidents.
Horizon Minerals to become Australia’s newest gold producer
Horizon board's final investment decision to proceed with the Boorara gold project allows for an immediate start of pre-production works.