October 15, 2024 Central bankers make rare comments in favor of bigger gold stash Reserve managers from the central banks of Mexico, Mongolia and Czech Republic on Monday sang the praises of bigger holdings.
October 15, 2024 Column: China imports record amount of lead after Shanghai squeeze China's imports of refined lead surged in August with the country set to be a net importer of the battery metal for the first time since 2020.
October 15, 2024 Freeport Indonesia halts copper cathode output at Manyar after fire The $3.7 billion copper smelter was completed in June and started output in September.
October 15, 2024 India says UAE will look into issue of higher precious metal exports to India India raised the issue of higher imports of silver products, platinum alloy and dry dates.
October 15, 2024 Kazatomprom strikes large uranium sale deal with Chinese buyers The buyers are CNNC Overseas Limited and China National Uranium Corporation Limited.
October 14, 2024 Gecamines announces first germanium exports to Europe The concentrates, made in a new plant in the mining hub of Lubumbashi, will be shipped to Umicore in Belgium for further processing.
October 14, 2024 Israeli mining magnate Steinmetz awaits Greek court ruling on arrest warrant Beny Steinmetz has been freed from custody in Greece but banned from travelling outside the country.
October 14, 2024 Philippines’ top coal producer plans $5 billion mine expansion The company has proposed to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources a five-year spending plan that includes capital expenditures, production costs, and operating expense.
October 14, 2024 Gold price swings as traders await Fed’s decision on interest rates Gold is up by more than 25% this year, with rate-cut optimism fueling recent gains.
October 14, 2024 Aluminum squeeze unravels on LME, easing pressure on sellers For months, the October aluminum contract has been a focal point for traders due to its steep premium to later-dated futures.
Ontario, Ottawa sign deal to speed up major projects The deal will bring a “one project, one review” approach to major infrastructure initiatives in Canada’s most populous province. December 18, 2025 | 10:22 am