March 21, 2023

Trafigura bought some LME ‘nickel’ that was just bags of stones

The amounts of money involved are small, but the issue presents a fresh headache for the company.

March 21, 2023

Mapped: US mineral production value by state in 2022

This map uses data from the USGS to map and rank U.S. states by the value of their nonfuel mineral production in 2022.

March 21, 2023

Sprott sees gold price hitting fresh record as banking crisis unfolds

The haven asset briefly rose above $2,000 an ounce on Monday for the first time in a year.

March 21, 2023

Gold price pulls back in anticipation of Fed interest rate decision

Still, bullion has gained nearly $100 since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

March 21, 2023

Goldman Sachs expects commodities supercycle

Bank expects the copper price to hit $10,500 in the near term.

March 20, 2023

Former director of Tesla Australia sentenced for insider trading

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission found that Kurt Schlosser purchased shares in Piedmont after being informed of details of a five-year spodumene concentrate supply agreement.

March 20, 2023

First Majestic stock plunges as it shuts down Jerritt Canyon gold mine in Nevada

The Jerritt Canyon operation was expected to produce between 119,000-133,000 oz. of gold this year.

March 20, 2023

JPMorgan owned the LME ‘nickel’ that was actually bags of stones

It’s not clear whether the bags ever contained nickel, and whether the issue is a result of error, theft or fraud.

March 20, 2023

Gold price backs off after surpassing $2,000, nearing record high

"Gold's volatility reflects that the market is digesting the recent shotgun wedding between Credit Suisse and UBS and the possible contagion."

March 20, 2023

Tesla’s vision of EVs without rare earths will spur magnet race

Other carmakers including BMW, Toyota and GM also have sought to reduce reliance on rare earths.