December 1, 2024

Global mineral exploration activity in October was highest in a year, S&P data shows

According to S&P, funds raised by junior and intermediate miners nearly quadrupled to $1.61 billion in October, the highest since March 2022.

November 29, 2024

Column: US targets scrap to close the critical minerals gap

As the US government is discovering, investing in new scrap processing capacity is far cheaper and greener than building new mines.

November 29, 2024

Gold price set for worst month in over a year on Trump-driven selloff

Bullion has now dropped over 3% so far this month, its worst monthly slide since September 2023.

November 29, 2024

Contango ORE stock plummets as costs rise at Alaska gold mine

The cost rise relates to an overall reduction in the amount of ore being transported annually by approximately 20%.

November 28, 2024

Possible tariffs worry Canada uranium miners as they boost output to meet US demand

Canada's uranium miners have accelerated output and forward contracts to supply US energy companies, but are now worried about possible tariffs.

November 27, 2024

RANKED: Top 20 automakers by EV battery metal spending

Value of the graphite, lithium, nickel, cobalt and magnesium contained in EV batteries is up 38% from the lows struck in January.

November 27, 2024

Gold price ahead of the Thanksgiving weekend

During this period, gold is usually just before forming a short-term top and starting the biggest decline within the final quarter of the year.

November 27, 2024

Zinc price rises as orders to withdraw metal from LME warehouses surge

Zinc extended gains into a third session as orders to withdraw stockpiles from LME warehouses hit the highest in more than seven years.

November 26, 2024

Aluminum, steel most exposed metals to Trump tariffs, Citi says

A 25% tariff as announced by Trump on Monday would likely cause steel prices to rise by $100 to $150 a short ton, the analysts said.

November 26, 2024

Making the most of declining junior miners

Miners are underperforming gold despite getting support from the stock market.