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The Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) has allocated 19 trillion rials (around US$38 million) to develop infrastructure and electricity supply for the country's mines. As part of the country’s initiative to capitalize on its rich mineral resources and stimulate economic growth, IMIDRO has signed 28 agreements aimed at improving the infrastructure of private mines across the country. These projects include 21 road construction initiatives and seven electricity supply projects, all of which come after US$32 million worth of investment from IMIDRO...
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Will First Majestic Silver CEO’s silver price prediction of more than US$100 per ounce come true? The silver price made waves in 2020 when it rose above US$20 per ounce for the first time in four years, and the precious metal has repeatedly tested US$30 per ounce since. Most recently, the silver price broke through the US$30 mark on May 17 and went on reach a nearly 12-year high of US$31.80 in the next trading session. On May 19, the silver price hit US$32.33 per ounce, which remains its highest point as of May 21. Well-known figure Keith Neumeyer, CEO of First Majestic Silver (TSX:FR,NYSE:AG)...
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US President Joe Biden signed the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act into law on Monday (May 13), effectively starting the process of ending US dependence on imported uranium supply. “This new law reestablishes America’s leadership in the nuclear sector. It will help secure our energy sector for generations to come,” said National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in a White House statement. “And — building off the unprecedented US$2.72 billion in federal funding that Congress recently appropriated at the President’s request — it will jumpstart new enrichment capacity in the United States an...
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The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) has released its latest platinum market report, adjusting its 2024 deficit projection up to 476,000 ounces as weaker supply is outpaced by sustained auto and industrial demand. “For the second consecutive year, the platinum market will post a meaningful deficit underscored by platinum's sustained demand and supply vulnerability amidst global economic challenges,” said WPIC CEO Trevor Raymond. “While we currently forecast a deficit of 476 koz, it is worth mentioning that a revision to the bar and coin investment series, based on new field research an...
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Copper prices broke US$10,000 per metric ton this week, hitting highs not seen in two years. The last time they crossed the threshold was in March 2022 amid tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Although concerns about demand from China remain, worries over dwindling global supply are heating up. Copper has also been gaining momentum on anticipation of interest rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve. Looking at supply, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) has warned of intensifying stress, with analysts at the firm projecting a possible "stockout episode" by the fourth quarter due to growing defi...
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Prices for Brent Crude and West Texas Intermediate trended higher during the first quarter of 2024, following a volatile 2023 which saw prices make broad fluctuations but end the year range bound at their start levels. Ongoing tensions stemming from the Russia-Ukraine conflict led to concerns about potential disruptions to global oil supplies, contributing price support. Global economic conditions, such as inflation concerns, monetary policy decisions, and geopolitical tensions in oil-producing regions, played a significant role in shaping oil price movements during the quarter with both bench...
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Industrial demand for silver rose to a new record high in 2023, coming in at 654.4 million ounces (Moz). The surge was fueled by significant advancements in green economy sectors, particularly photovoltaics (PV), where demand skyrocketed by 64 percent year-on-year to hit 195.3 Moz, surpassing previous estimates. PV is included in the electrical and electronics segment, which experienced demand growth of 20 percent year-on-year. According to the Silver Institute's latest World Silver Survey, other green energy applications, such as power grid construction and automotive electrification, contrib...
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Output from the top uranium-producing countries rose steadily for a decade, peaking at 63,207 metric tons (MT) in 2016. However, global uranium production has noticeably declined in the years since then. Decreased numbers across the world are related to the persistently low spot prices the uranium market has experienced in the wake of the Fukushima disaster; COVID-19 and Russia's war against Ukraine have also had an impact on output. Now uranium prices have begun to rebound significantly, buoyed by increasingly positive sentiment about the role of nuclear power in the energy transition, and in...
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Lithium prices remained subdued in the first quarter of 2024, well below highs set in late 2022 and 2023. Various factors, including oversupply and weak electric vehicle (EV) demand, kept prices muted over the 90 day period. Even as a market glut weighs on prices, Fastmarkets is forecasting that lithium supply will increase by 30 percent by the end of the year. The firm notes in a January report that some new supply is being ramped up, while some high-cost output is being cut — it remains to be seen how the current price environment will impact these plans. "Market participants expect downstre...
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Prices for several metals jumped this week as the London Metal Exchange (LME) banned metal produced in Russia from its system. The moratorium applies to material produced on or after April 13 of this year. The restrictions apply to copper, nickel and aluminum, and were passed down by the US Department of the Treasury and the British government on April 12. They are also in place for the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). This move aims to curb financial flows that fuel Russia's military activities in Ukraine, which began in February 2022. According to Bloomberg, aluminum soared as much as 9.4 ...
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