November 7, 2023

Column: New EU power market, same old problems for metals sector

The bloc's power prices have historically been twice those of the US, but are now three or four times higher.

November 7, 2023

China extends run of gold buying that’s helped support prices

China topped up its gold holdings for a 12th straight month in October.

November 6, 2023

Gold prices record their strongest October surge in nearly half a century

The yellow metal rallied an incredible 7.3% last month to close at $1,983 an ounce, its strongest October since 1978, when it jumped 11.7%.

November 6, 2023

Botswana conducts due diligence on HB Antwerp stake, president says

At the height of talks for a new sales contract with De Beers in March, Botswana announced a deal to become a shareholder in HB Antwerp.

November 6, 2023

Rainfall plays key role in capping Chinese aluminum capacity

Another month, another new record for China's primary aluminum production sector.

November 6, 2023

Chile copper production uneven in September – Cochilco

Codelco's production slipped 5.3% year-over-year in the month to 116,700 metric tons.

November 6, 2023

Battery metals lose luster as surge in supply outpaces demand

The lower metal prices are providing some cost relief to automakers and could lead to cheaper EVs.

November 6, 2023

Zimbabwean miners set for big profit slump next year – report

Last year Zimbabwe tripled the royalties platinum miners must pay the government to 7% and more than doubled those for lithium to 5%.

November 6, 2023

Indonesia approves 38 of 84 requests for 2023 mining quota revision

Miners had faced delays in obtaining revisions due to an ongoing investigation into illegal nickel mining.

November 4, 2023

Suriname seeks to attract investors to develop bauxite in country’s west

Suriname's government has launched a process to attract potential investors to develop bauxite projects.