April 10, 2024 Byzantine bullion fueled Europe’s adoption of silver coins… until Charlemagne intervened Recent findings on the origins of silver coins could transform our understanding of Europe's economic and political development.
April 9, 2024 Rare earth prices in China hit 7-week high on post-holiday restocking China accounts for 70% of rare earths mining and 90% of refined output.
April 9, 2024 Column: Smelter charges collapse as zinc mine supply falters A string of mine closures has tightened concentrate availability with significant implications for the refined metal market.
April 9, 2024 Nickel Industries attracts strong interest for its Indonesian supply More than 25 global auto and battery makers have expressed interest in buying nickel from its new Indonesian plant.
April 9, 2024 Vietnam to invest $7.3bn to boost alumina, aluminum production The investment will go to two bauxite exploration projects and five refining projects in the Central Highlands province.
April 8, 2024 Scientists figure out how to speed up development of key Li-ion battery materials Many current and upcoming energy storage and electronic devices depend on intercalated materials.
April 8, 2024 Rio Tinto promotes copper boss Bold Baatar to commercial chief Baatar's role in the expansion of Oyu Tolgoi and the $6.2bn Simandou iron ore project highlights his suitability for the post.
April 7, 2024 Surging gold in Vietnam spurs angst over smuggling The rise in gold smuggling is fueled by a combination of a lack of official supplies and flight-to-safety demands amid a struggling economy.
April 7, 2024 The gold market hunts for answers behind bullion’s sudden surge Gold’s run to an all-time high may seem easy to explain given the fractious geopolitical climate. And yet. Take a closer look, and it’s far from clear.
April 7, 2024 Andrew Forrest urges China to demand greener nickel The chairman of Fortescue Metals said electric vehicle manufacturers should be wary of Indonesian nickel.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
