September 25, 2023 Alcoa names new CEO in abrupt change as Harvey exits William Oplinger, chief operations officer, is the natural successor.
September 25, 2023 Inside Vietnam’s plans to dent China’s rare earths dominance Vietnam plans to restart its biggest rare-earths mine next year with a Western-backed project that could rival the world's largest.
September 25, 2023 Gold, miners weather Fed Fed hawkishness has been the rankling thorn in gold’s side for 18 months now.
September 25, 2023 Gold price subdued by Fed’s higher-for-longer interest rate stance One analyst forecasts gold prices to trade between $1,910 and $1,950 for the rest of this quarter.
September 25, 2023 Gates, Bezos-backed KoBold Metals to build copper mine in Zambia within 10 years The California-based firm is spending about $150 million to speed up additional exploration at its Mingomba project.
September 24, 2023 Chinese gold buying is driving a paradigm shift in bullion As inflation-adjusted rates soared this year to the highest since the financial crisis, bullion has barely blinked.
September 22, 2023 US Steel draws interest from small Canadian rival it once owned Stelco is in talks with a potential partner on its bid, Bloomberg sources say.
September 22, 2023 US says it can’t cut China out of critical minerals supply chain China’s key role in the processing of raw minerals means it will remain a key partner, says Jose Fernandez, the US under secretary for economic growth and the environment.
September 22, 2023 Ausenco acquired by Eldridge, Brightstar Capital and Claure Group for $578 million The exit price compares with the $150m Resource Capital Fund paid for Ausenco in 2014.
September 22, 2023 Largest asteroid sample ever collected is coming down to Earth OSIRIS-REx could also help inform future missions to asteroids — perhaps even ones to mine these rocks for resources.
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am