August 11, 2022

Graphic: Copper speculators anticipate downturn for market and the world

Data shows more funds with bearish positions than bullish copper positions on the London Metal Exchange and COMEX.

August 11, 2022

Sibanye cuts US palladium mines output forecast after floods

Company now expects its US PGM mines to produce between 445,000-460,000 ounces of platinum and palladium this year, down from 550,000-580,000 ounces expected previously.

August 10, 2022

JPMorgan gold traders found guilty in Chicago spoofing trial

Michael Nowak and Gregg Smith were found guilty Wednesday by a federal jury after a three-week trial.

August 10, 2022

Small presence of mining majors poses risks to execution of planned lithium projects — report

Out of 105 companies that own lithium projects, only 18 have more than one, Fitch notes.

August 10, 2022

Copper price up as Chinese imports rise

Low copper stocks in LME registered warehouses are also supporting prices.

August 10, 2022

US renewables investors see Senate bill sparking a gold rush

"This is going to be a golden period of 10 years, at least," said Keith Martin, an attorney with Norton Rose Fulbright who works on financing renewable energy projects.

August 9, 2022

US steelworkers union lauds bill’s focus on building North American production

The Inflation Reduction Act, as the bill is called, will offer opportunities for union workers, United Steelworkers union said.

August 9, 2022

Copper nanowire spray effectively destroys covid-19 virus

A new spray that contains copper nanowires or copper-zinc nanowires can kill the virus in just 20 minutes.

August 9, 2022

Lower grades at Gibraltar mine dent Taseko results

The Canadian miner posted adjusted earnings of C$1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, a 96% drop from Q2 2021.

August 8, 2022

Barrick Gold boss tells miners to brace for more inflation

Barrick said costs would trend toward the high end, or even slightly exceed, its guidance range.