April 21, 2024 China is front and center of gold’s record-breaking rally Juicing gold's rally is unrelenting Chinese demand, as retail shoppers, fund investors, futures traders and even the central bank look to bullion as a store of value in uncertain times.
April 20, 2024 Vale Indonesia shareholders approve rights issue plan The rights issue that will facilitate the acquisition of a stake by Indonesia's state mining holding company MIND ID.
April 19, 2024 Indonesia’s March refined tin exports down 19.4%, trade ministry says Exports of mining products from Indonesia have been affected by delays in approvals of annual work plans for mining companies.
April 19, 2024 Vietnam to auction gold for first time in a decade The central bank’s last gold auction was in December 2013.
April 18, 2024 Swiss March gold exports down on lower shipments to India Gold exports in March fell from February as higher supplies to China and Hong Kong were offset by lower deliveries to India and Turkey.
April 18, 2024 Saudi Arabia nears $1bn deal for stake in Barrick’s Reko Diq Through its investment fund Manara Minerals, Saudi Arabia is seeking at least a 25% interest in the Reko Diq copper and gold project.
April 18, 2024 Rio Tinto, Saudi Arabia vying for First Quantum mines stake Japanese trading houses Mitsui and Sumitomo have also been studying the assets, Bloomberg said.
April 17, 2024 Gold, copper-infused device quickly detects bacteria responsible for food poisoning The new gold-copper-infused device is expected to be a game-changer when it comes to the shipment of food and pharmaceutical products.
April 17, 2024 Short squeeze fears grip tin as LME says it’s watching market Tin's 25% advance in 2024 puts it well ahead of more closely-watched commodities like copper or crude oil.
April 17, 2024 Rio Tinto to favour development over acquisition of copper mines — exec Copper boss Bold Baatar says Rio's goal of producing 1 million tonnes of the metal annually within the next five years will be achieved through organic growth.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
