‘Sustained strength’ for gold in 2025: BMO
The outlook for gold remains strong this year based on continued central bank buying; the metal’s role as a hedge against inflation and higher-risk investment in artificial intelligence; and demand…
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Vale sinks to lowest market value since 2016 – Citibank
The stock market value of base metals giant Vale (NYSE: VALE) has fallen to its lowest since 2016 on investor concerns over iron ore and nickel as well as uncertainties…
Are lab-grown diamonds too bling for their own good?
Diamonds grown in the lab are shining brighter than natural stones by grabbing market share, but their kryptonite could be the low prices and large carats indicating they really are…
CMOC sets cobalt production record in 2024
China’s CMOC Group produced a record cobalt volume in 2024, driven by the rapid ramp-up of its African mines. The world’s No. 1 cobalt miner announced Monday it produced 114,165…
London Symposium JV Video: Southern Silver seeks to add resources to Cerro Las Minitas
Southern Silver Exploration (TSXV: SSV) is drilling to expand its Cerro Las Minitas project in Mexico as a silver deficit heightens the need for new supply, a London conference heard….
Forecast: What will impact gold prices in 2025?
In order to focus on what will be important in determining gold prices in 2025, we first need to lay out three important points that help frame New York-based CPM…
Supply shortage looms for critical battery raw materials by 2030: McKinsey
Vehicle and battery makers are “likely to confront persistent long-term challenges” in keeping up with demand by the end of the decade, according to a new report by McKinsey &…
Eramet produces first lithium from Centenario plant in Argentina
Eramet has produced lithium carbonate at its new Centenario plant in Argentina’s Salta province. It is the first European company to do so at an industrial scale. Eramet’s chair and…
Adamas EV metals data show varying demand
METHODOLOGY: To produce the most accurate and granular results, Adamas Intelligence analysis is based on retail end-user EV registrations covering more than 110 countries, and over 180 automakers and nearly…
Ottawa invests $100M in Green Tech’s Seymour Lake lithium project in Ontario
Export Development Canada (EDC) on Tuesday provided up to $100 million in financing to develop the Seymour Lake lithium project in Ontario. Seen as a key asset, the lithium mine…
Kodal Minerals’ Mali lithium mine remains on track for Q1 2025 production
Kodal Minerals (LON: KOD) confirmed on Friday that its Bougouni lithium project in southern Mali remains on track for production in the first quarter of 2025 after the mine developer made…
Satellite data analysis shows copper smelting activity surged in November
Global copper smelting last month reached its highest level since February, according to a report released Wednesday that tracks smelter inactivity. Average smelter inactivity fell 2.7% from October to 13.4%…