October 19, 2023

Column: Zinc market shifts to oversupply but where’s the metal?

Zinc has been the second weakest performer among the LME base metals pack so far this year.

October 19, 2023

Taliban plans to formally join China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Beijing has sought to develop its ties with the Taliban-run government since it took over in 2021, even though no other country has recognised the administration.

October 19, 2023

Erdene gets $40m on revised deal for Mongolia gold project

It comes as Erdene amended its strategic alliance with the Mongolian Mining Corporation for the development of the Bayan Khundii project.

October 18, 2023

Gold price rises to 11-week high on escalating Middle East conflict

Bullion has been on the rise since Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel earlier this month, up more than 5% over that period.

October 17, 2023

Royal Road pivots to Morocco with Saudi-backed copper-gold exploration

The deal is being done through a 50-50 partnership with Saudi Arabian company MSB Holdings.

October 17, 2023

Posco-backed group invests in lithium technology startup EnergyX

EnergyX is building a DLE demonstration plant in Argentina's Salta province, near Posco's Sal de Oro project.

October 16, 2023

Ivanhoe founder Robert Friedland awarded Mongolia’s Order of the Polar Star

Previous recipients of the award include Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain.

October 16, 2023

Egyptian tycoon eyes stake in Barrick’s Reko Diq project

Egypt's second wealthiest person Naguib Sawiris says the potential investment would allow him to expand his business in Pakistan.

October 15, 2023

Global markets brace for more volatility amid Israel conflict

Gold surged by the most since March on Friday. 

October 13, 2023

Iron ore price struggles for direction as traders assess China demand

Hopes of additional economic stimulus by Beijing helped limit losses.