Silver surged to a two-month high but faces pressure from rising bond yields and tighter monetary policy expectations. Silver prices climbed more than 20% from May lows to a two-month high before retreating, as volatility returned to the market. The rally was driven by spe
Commerzbank’s Carsten Fritsch says platinum remains in a multi-year deficit, with above-ground stocks expected to cover less than three months of demand in 2026. However, World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) data also point to a Q1 surplus and weaker demand Frit
Commerzbank’s Carsten Fritsch, citing Metals Focus, reports that the palladium market is set for a fifth consecutive annual supply deficit in 2026. Demand is forecast to edge lower overall, with automotive demand broadly stable and no sharp e‑mobility impact yet Sup
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has announced the resumption of activities at its wholly owned Bald Hill lithium mine located 50km south-east of Kambalda, Western Australia (WA). The decision follows a notable and ongoing rise in lithium prices, bolstered by thorough planning i
The deal combines GIG’s digital surety platforms with CopperPoint’s broker network to accelerate growth in commercial and contract bonds. US insurer CopperPoint Insurance Company has agreed to acquire General Indemnity Group (GIG), a specialist in commercial and contract s
Australia has secured three shipments of jet fuel from China, and more are expected in the coming months as Australia is scrambling to ensure its fuel supply amid the global crunch, and one of its only two refineries is out of operation due to a fire. Australia and China h
U.S. defense plans for 300,000 drones face supply risks as China controls 98% of rare earth magnet production, per Goldman Sachs. The Pentagon has ordered 30,000 one-way attack drones, with plans to expand to over 300,000 by early 2028. The initiative marks the largest dro
A sharp decline in clean energy manufacturing spending reflects policy shifts in the US and economic slowdowns in China. Global investment in clean energy manufacturing fell 42% as the US and China scaled back spending. The drop follows a peak in 2023, driven by policy unc
HSBC lifts silver price forecast to $75 HSBC has raised its average silver price forecast for 2026 to $75 per troy ounce from a prior estimate of $68.25. The bank also lifted its 2027 average to $68 from $57. The year-end targets of $70 for 2026 and $65 for
China boosted its coal and gas power generation by 3.1% in April from a year earlier as wind and nuclear power output fell. Despite a 1% decline in domestic coal output, China is boosting coal power generation to make up for lower wind speeds and some nuclear plants underg
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