Base Metals • Oct 10, 2024
JP Morgan Forecasts Slower Copper Mine Growth
According to JP Morgan, copper mine growth is expected to slow significantly, with mine supply growth forecasted at 1.7% until the end of the decade, compared…
Minerals & Metals
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Metals Prices • Oct 10, 2024
Raw Steels Monthly Index Shows Marginal
The Raw Steels Monthly Metals Index rose by 0.12% in October as flat rolled steel prices saw mixed trends amid mill maintenance outages. Read the latest…
Battery Metals • Oct 9, 2024
Critical Minerals and Global Supply Risks
Explore how lithium, rare earth elements, and copper drive the clean energy transition while China's dominance in critical minerals poses supply risks for Western economies.
Copper • Oct 9, 2024
GRX Secures $490M Arbitration Win Against
GRX wins $490M arbitration against Poland as it transitions to copper exploration in Germany. Discover key updates from DRE, SHP, POL, and NVA in critical minerals,…
North America • Oct 8, 2024
US Maritime Alliance and Longshoremen’s Deal
The US Maritime Alliance and Longshoremen’s Association reached a deal to raise dockworker wages by 62%, calming steel industry fears but sparking concerns over wage inflation…
Exploration & Discovery • Oct 5, 2024
Golden Lake Expands Drilling at Jewel Ridge NV
Golden Lake Exploration (CSE ) expands its drilling program to include the historic Sterling Tunnel mine at the Jewel Ridge property in Nevada, a key site…
Minerals & Metals • Oct 4, 2024
Rio Tinto Unveils ‘Beyond Rare’ 2024 Tender
Rio Tinto’s 2024 ‘Beyond Rare’ tender highlights a prestigious collection of 48 rare diamonds, including historic Argyle pink diamonds, yellow diamonds from Diavik, and exclusive masterpieces…
Copper • Oct 4, 2024
Abitibi Metals Adds Second Drill Rig to Phase
Abitibi Metals (CSE) has announced a major advancement in its Phase II drilling program at the B26 polymetallic deposit, located in Quebec, Canada. With the addition…
Base Metals • Oct 3, 2024
Economic Contribution of the Vertically
Explore the economic contributions of the vertically integrated Australian aluminium industry, highlighting its impact on jobs and the economy while addressing vulnerabilities from energy transitions and…
Copper • Oct 2, 2024
Copper Prices Surge as China’s Economic
Copper prices surged to four-month highs amid signs of economic recovery in China and U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite potential supply surplus, demand from China’s…
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