Rare earths to be in deficit for 15 years, says Rainbow...
A SUPPLY deficit in rare earths was likely to exist for at least a decade even as the US rushes to secure deals for...
Rio Tinto CEO emails staff about “fundamental” restructure
RIO Tinto CEO Simon Trott wanted a "fundamental" reorganisation of the mining giant, focusing operations around its most profitable commodities, said Bloomberg News citing...
Brussels to probe China-backed Anglo nickel deal
THE European Commission is to launch an investigation into the $500m sale of Anglo American's nickel business to Chinese company MMG, said the Financial...
Investors drive gold demand to record $146bn in third quarter
DEMAND for gold reached a record $146bn in the third quarter as investors flocked to the metal and – importantly – central banks increased...
Anglo expects Chilean copper recovery in 2027
ANGLO American anticipates its flagship Chilean copper mine will return to normal production levels in 2027 after confronting a period of lower-quality ore that...
Copper reaches record on supply shortage fears
COPPER prices achieved a record high on Wednesday as operational disruptions at major mines and a series of disappointing production forecasts from leading companies...
Colombia to purchase gold from informal miners
COLOMBIA will begin buying gold directly from small-scale producers next month in an effort to combat illegal mining and formalise a booming unregulated sector...
Glencore trims copper guidance despite strong Q3 recovery
GLENCORE trimmed the upper end of its copper production forecast for 2025 despite a strong recovery in the metal's output in the third quarter.
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Gold below $4,000 described as healthy correction
GOLD prices fell beneath $4,000 per ounce this week which industry figures said was a necessary correction as the metal's rally had driven lately...
Valterra recovers from flooding amid 30% price surge
VALTERRA Platinum said production at its Amandelbult mine in South Africa's Limpopo province had recovered during the third quarter following heavy flooding earlier this...