November 1, 2023 China firm launches stock indices to tap into rush for safe-haven gold The new indexes include shares of global gold miners such as Newmont and Barrick.
November 1, 2023 Gold mining spreads mercury to tropical birds, study says Birds living within 7 km of gold mining activity were found to have mercury concentrations over four times higher than those living at other sites.
November 1, 2023 Nyrstar to suspend operations at two US zinc mines The miner plans to temporarily close two zinc mines in Tennessee due to weak prices and the impact of inflation.
November 1, 2023 China to invest $2.8 billion in Zimbabwe in lithium, energy The planned investment, a tenfold increase on the $271 million pledged in the same period last year, dwarfs that of its closest rival, the United Arab Emirates,
October 31, 2023 Livent quarterly profit misses expectations on expansion woes; cuts annual forecast The company pushed back the opening of a key expansion of its lithium operations in northern Argentina to next year.
October 31, 2023 Chinese wire rod giant Amer to wind up Shanghai copper trading book Amer’s Shanghai trading unit, Arc Resources terminated many contracts with existing customers and suppliers for the remainder of 2023.
October 31, 2023 Panama’s investor-friendly image at risk from anti-mining rage First Quantum’s troubles are playing out in a country led by one of the most pro-business governments in the region.
October 31, 2023 Canada, US must spur critical mineral mining, refining at home to secure clean energy shift, American envoy says Both countries need to build up their mining and refining, and battery making capacity quickly.
October 31, 2023 Thai central bank favors gold to shield its $210 billion reserve The Thai central bank has increased its gold holdings over the past three years.
October 31, 2023 China mulls copper curbs to reduce overcapacity and emissions It’s a move that has the potential to reshape global trade in the metal.
Hedge funds cut bullish gold wagers to lowest in 15 weeks Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 23%. February 06, 2026 | 03:33 pm
