October 9, 2024

Festive hopes fade for India’s gold industry after price surge

A rebound in gold prices to a record peak has dashed the Indian bullion industry's expectations of a lucrative festival season after their hopes were boosted by a deep cut…

October 8, 2024

Video: Barrick sharpens focus on capital discipline and copper growth, CEO says – Part 1

Barrick has prioritized growth investments with shareholder returns and loan retirements, distributing $5 billion and cutting debt by $3.5 billion.

October 8, 2024

Japan’s JX Advanced Metals files IPO application in Tokyo

The metal company, which retains a 30% stake in Caserones, plans to remain in mining and smelting to secure essential metals.

October 8, 2024

Hindustan Zinc aims to switch to renewable energy in five-seven years

More than 90% of the company's emissions come from thermal energy.

October 8, 2024

Japanese copper smelters’ H2 output seen rising 5.5% y/y

The Japan Copper and Brass Association projected a 5.9% increase in domestic demand for copper products in fiscal 2025.

October 8, 2024

South Korea watchdog launches probes into battle to control Korea Zinc

Shares of Korea Zinc, the world's biggest refined zinc producer, have risen 13% so far this month, after a 29% surge last month, and are trading at record-high levels.

October 8, 2024

Antam buys 30% stake in Tsingshan’s smelter

The Indonesian state-controlled miner has acquired a 30% stake worth $102 million.

October 7, 2024

Column: Energy transition story rekindles fund interest in metals

A potential return of heavyweight investment flows to the sector could be as powerful a price driver as physical supply shortages.

October 7, 2024

Orano sees progress developing uranium mine in Mongolia

A long-delayed, multi-billion dollar uranium project in Mongolia could start producing the nuclear fuel by 2030.

October 7, 2024

Copper demand for electric vehicles is intact, trader IXM says

EV sales have slowed for reasons including a lack of charging infrastructure and concerns about resale values.