The US debt ceiling is reaching a critical point, according to recent reports, and the Wall Street Journal sees a “copper glow up” in the near future. The debt ceiling, or rather the legal limit Congress has placed on the total debt the US can have at any given time, was set at $22 trillion…
Gold prices rose on Friday following the release of mixed signals from the latest U.S. jobs data. The U.S. Labor Department reported that nonfarm payrolls rose by 245,000 in December, beating expectations of a gain of 164,000. However, the unemployment rate rose to 6.7% from 6.7%, and average hourly earnings fell 0.1%. The mixed signals…
BHP Billiton, the world’s largest miner, is looking to bypass the lithium boom and invest in copper and nickel projects instead. The company is seeking to diversify its portfolio away from its traditional focus on iron ore and coal, and is looking to explore new opportunities in copper and nickel. The move comes as the…
The stock market is a complex and ever-changing environment, with sentiment often playing a major role in determining the success or failure of an investment. When it comes to investing in gold, sentiment can be an important factor, as investors often look to the precious metal as a safe haven in times of economic uncertainty….
Copper and nickel prices have been on the rise in recent weeks as European countries scramble to secure enough of the metals to meet their industrial needs. The price of copper has jumped by more than 10% since early April, while nickel has seen an even bigger surge, rising by more than 20%. The price…
Endeavour Mining Corporation, one of the leading gold producers in West Africa, has announced the discovery of a potential new flagship gold project in the region. The project, located in the Birimian greenstone belt of West Africa, is estimated to contain more than 1 million ounces of gold. According to Endeavour Mining, the project could…
In response to the increasing need for stronger environmental protection in the mining sector, the Colombian government has developed new regulations for mining title applications. These regulations require applicants to provide detailed information about the environmental impacts of their proposed operations, and to demonstrate that they have taken steps to mitigate any potential harm to…
The Biden administration is reportedly holding off on implementing sanctions against Russia that would target the country’s aluminum industry. The sanctions, which were announced by the Trump administration in December 2020, would have imposed restrictions on Russian aluminum producer Rusal, the world’s largest aluminum producer outside of China. The sanctions were intended to punish Russia…
On Wednesday, the Panamanian branch of Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals announced its intention to present the initial stage of its mine conservation plan to government authorities on January 16. This decision follows the closure order issued for its project last year. Due to a ruling by Panama’s highest court, citing the contract as…
In this imaginative depiction, King Kong, the iconic giant gorilla, is portrayed in a scenario far removed from his usual role as a fearsome beast. Donning a miner’s helmet equipped with a bright headlamp, he delves into the depths of an underground mine. With his immense strength, he effortlessly breaks through the rock, revealing the…