Copper price must double to meet future mining needs — study
To meet the world’s future needs, copper prices must at least double their current levels in order to incentivize companies to build more mines, a study published in the latest…
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Platinum seems near price surge: Sprott
Platinum may be on the cusp of a sustained price rise amid forecasts for reduced inventories and a third straight year of supply scarcity, Sprott Asset Management says in a…
Is Glencore’s $22B asset shift a prep for Rio merger?
Glencore (LSE: GLEN) has transferred almost $22 billion in foreign assets into its Australian subsidiary in a sweeping global restructuring that could lay the groundwork for a future merger with…
Diamond mining industry cracks under pressure
The global diamond industry is rapidly collapsing, with plunging revenues, halted operations, and doubts about its relevance.
Greatland Gold targets $33M in ASX dual listing
Greatland Gold (LSE: GGP) has launched its long-anticipated initial public offering, targeting up to A$50 million (US$33 million) as part of a dual listing on the Australian Securities Exchange and…
China rules critical mineral despite efforts: IEA
A new report by the International Energy Agency paints a sobering picture of the global push to secure critical minerals as nations are forced to navigate through high geopolitical tensions…
Rosneft acquires Russia’s largest rare earth deposit
Russia’s state-run oil giant Rosneft has acquired the giant Tomtor rare-earth deposit in Siberia, filings in the country’s national commercial registry show. Tomtor, considered Russia’s largest deposit of its kind,…
Dundee in talks to acquire Adriatic Metals for $935M
Adriatic Metals (LSE: ADT1) confirmed Tuesday it is in takeover talks with Canadian miner Dundee Precious Metals (TSX: DPM). The discussions, first reported by Sky News, could value the UK-based…
Gold miner Navoi issues $500M Eurobond
Navoi Mining & Metallurgical Co., the world’s fourth-largest gold miner, has placed a new $500 million corporate bond in London following a $1-billion issue in October as the company preps…
Ex-LBMA exec adopts blockchain to trace gold
Sakhila Mirza must turn a decade of rule-making experience at the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) into real-world systems as incoming president of New York-based traceability platform, Responsible Gold. Her…
$4,800 gold price in 5 years: Incrementum
Gold could exceed $4,800 per oz. by December 2030 based on a probable base-case scenario, Liechtenstein-based gold fund Incrementum outlined in its In Gold We Trust report. The report’s base-case scenario…
Tungsten prices hit 12-year high on China’s limits
European tungsten prices have surged to their highest level since 2013, driven by China’s tightening grip on critical mineral exports and rising demand from sectors like electronics, defence and renewable…