July 18, 2024

Blank-check firm to buy Turkish mine in $290 million bet on copper demand

The Gediktepe mine marks the beginning of ACG's global copper consolidation strategy.

July 18, 2024

Zimbabwe’s Kuvimba signs $310 million lithium mine deal

The company did not name the investors, only saying they were "leading foreign British and Chinese companies in the global lithium market".

July 18, 2024

Mexico has ‘sufficient arguments’ to win Ganfeng dispute, says President-elect

Mexico President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum expressed confidence in her incoming government's ability to come out on top in a legal battle against the Chinese miner.

July 18, 2024

Australia’s Quantum Graphite receives $300m loan offer from US EXIM Bank

The financing will cover mining and production at Uley mine in Australia.

July 18, 2024

UK gold coin sales jump on concerns over Labour’s fiscal plans

While the possibility of a capital gains hike by Labour adds to the coins’ appeal, it’s one of many potential drivers for the Mint’s increased sales.

July 18, 2024

Copper output from Codelco this year to top 2023, chairman says

"We have reaffirmed our commitment for 2024 production to surpass 2023," said Maximo Pacheco.

July 18, 2024

China copper smelters eye more output cuts as raw material supply tightens

CRU predicts a shortage of concentrate feed globally in 2025 at 1.1 million metric tons of copper-in-concentrate.

July 18, 2024

Turkish envoy visits Niger to secure uranium supplies

The trip comes after Niger’s military government withdrew mining rights from Canadian and French companies to develop uranium deposits.

July 18, 2024

Swiss June gold exports fall to the lowest in more than two years

Gold prices hit a record high of $2,483.60 per ounce on Wednesday.

July 18, 2024

Golden rule: Why younger investors are drawn to gold

Among wealthy investors under the age of 43, 45% own gold as a physical asset.