May 8, 2025

US Critical Materials reports highest-grade neodymium deposit in the US

The discovery could help the US reduce its reliance on China for rare earth elements.

May 8, 2025

Gold reserves in London vaults rise in April as bullion returns from US

The London Bullion Market Association said on Thursday that gold held in London vaults totalled 8,536 metric tons at the end of April, up 0.6% from the previous month.

May 8, 2025

Aurubis looks to boost US sales in absence of tariffs

Europe's largest copper producer reported better-than-expected half-year core profit, driven by higher sulfuric acid and precious metal prices.

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

US judge to rule by May 14 on Rio Tinto copper project

The US Supreme Court is now considering whether to take the Resolution Copper case.

May 7, 2025

Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold to buy stake in DRC lithium project

KoBold plans to acquire AVZ’s stake in the Manono lithium project, aiming to resolve disputes and unlock a major source of the critical metal.

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

Canadian hedge fund embraces gold as world loses faith in dollar

Waratah, founded in 2010 by Dunkley and Blair Levinsky, manages about C$3.8 billion for wealthy individuals, family offices, foundations and pension funds.

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

Column: After Ukraine deal, US turns its critical minerals gaze to Africa

The United States has pursued a potentially even more significant critical metals deal in the Great Lakes region of Africa.