July 26, 2023

Cochilco cuts 2023 copper price forecast to $3.85/lb

The agency had previously set a forecast of $3.90 in May.

July 26, 2023

Column: China’s lead exports lift LME stocks but deplete Shanghai

The Shanghai bulls have so far made little impact on the London market.

July 26, 2023

JPMorgan sees gold price charging to records in 2024 as Fed cuts rates

Gold has rallied around 15% over the past 12 months.

July 26, 2023

Colombia names leftist engineer as new mining minister

Andrés Camacho, 42, will be in charge of Colombia’s transition away from its two main sources of revenue: oil and coal.

July 25, 2023

China’s H1 gold consumption up over 16%

The consumption figure excludes reserve purchases by the People's Bank of China.

July 25, 2023

The little known metals giant that rules a global market

When China’s Vital Materials bought up a $600 million stockpile of critical minerals in early 2020, it barely raised an eyebrow outside the niche world of minor metals.

July 25, 2023

UN watchdog delays deep-sea mining to 2024

The Council of the International Seabed Authority ruled out any immediate permission for mining to begin.

July 24, 2023

Indonesia nickel heartland wants to be greener link in EV chain

Among plans to lower the carbon footprint in the complex is the construction of solar panels of as much as 500 megawatts.

July 24, 2023

Smaller miners’ hunger for cash grows as copper prices fall, sparking M&A bets

Copper M&A more than doubled in 2022 to $14.24 billion from the previous year, according to an S&P Intelligence report.

July 23, 2023

Mexico hit by trade arbitration proceedings from Canadian, US firms

Canada's First Majestic Silver and Silver Bull Resources have filed cases against Mexico before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.