May 8, 2025

De Beers to shut down lab-grown diamond brand Lightbox

Decision reflects De Beers’ renewed focus on natural diamonds, a return to the strategy behind its iconic “Diamonds are Forever” slogan.

May 7, 2025

Goldman Sachs raises Q2/Q3 copper forecast

In a note published Wednesday, the bank upgraded its Q2/Q3 price forecast to $9,330-$9,150/t from $8,620-$8,370/t previously.

May 7, 2025

China keeps adding gold to reserves as challenges stack up

Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China rose by about 70,000 troy ounces last month, according to data on Wednesday.

May 7, 2025

Gold price declines over 1% on US-China trade talk optimism

Investors are also keeping close tabs on the Federal Reserve's policy decision, which is due later in the day.

May 7, 2025

BYD and Tsingshan scrap plans for Chile lithium plants

Both companies had been selected in 2023 as strategic investors to develop value-added lithium products in Chile.

May 6, 2025

World’s biggest zinc mine gets caught in US-China tariff turmoil

Teck Resources' Red Dog mine, some 105 miles inside the Arctic Circle, accounts for about 5% of global zinc supply and 2.5% of lead.

May 6, 2025

Copper market volatility to persist amid tariff risks, says WoodMac analyst

In the long run, copper demand will still be supported by the energy transition.

May 6, 2025

Copper shrugs off global gloom as Chinese buyers squeeze supply

The global copper market is flashing signs of tightness, as strong Chinese buying squeezes scant supplies even in the face of worries about a looming industrial downturn.

May 6, 2025

Gold price rallies to two-week high as China resumes trading

"The bull market is being driven by China's latest gold investing surge," an analyst said.

May 6, 2025

Shanghai Gold Exchange to expand warehouse network to Hong Kong

The new vault will be operated by a subsidiary of Bank of China, according to Bloomberg sources.