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VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGU.S. could soon turn to South Korea for a vital mineralNestled deep in the mountains of South Korea, in a remote part of the country's east, is one of the world's largest deposits of tungsten, a critical mineral the U.S. desperately needs for its defense. As Anna Coren shows, a newly reopene...CBS News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGold and silver hit all-time highsGold, silver, and platinum extended a historic end-of-year rally for precious metals, jumping to all-time highs, with spot gold peaking above $4,530 an ounce.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGDemocratic Republic of Congo resumes cobalt exports after 10-month banThe ban was initially designed to stabilise the market and stem falling prices due to global oversupply, according to the Congolese government.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGold climbs to record high amid geopolitical tensionsGold rose to an all-time high as escalating geopolitical tensions and bets on further U.S. rate cuts added momentum to the best annual performance in more than four decades.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGMass layoffs cast shadow over Guinea’s Simandou mega-mineThe challenges facing Simandou underline the complexity of turning resource wealth into widespread prosperity for Guinea’s population, even as iron ore exports begin to flow.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGElsa Craig granite forms foundation of Olympic curling stonesElsa Craig, a remote volcanic island off Scotland, provides the unique granite used for every Olympic curling stone. Kay's Curling has crafted these stones for over a century, using the island's exclusive materials.SNTV
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGNetanyahu says he's approved $35B gas deal with EgyptBenjamin Netanyahu says he's approved a major deal to export natural gas to Egypt, the largest in Israel's history. The agreement between US company Chevron and Israeli partners is said to be worth an estimated 35 billion dollars. Egypt ...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGMalian judge orders return of gold to Canada's Barrick MiningIt was seized in January from the company’s Loullo-Gounkoto complex following a confiscation order by a judge.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGold climbs near fresh record on fifth day of gainsGold continued its longest winning streak since the run-up to an all-time high in October, rising for a fifth day Monday. Gold has surged about 65% this year and is on track for its best annual performance since 1979.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTokyo Gas eyes U.S. investments to drive growthTokyo Gas plans to invest in U.S. downstream assets to lift earnings and reinforce the last leg of its energy supply chain. Japan's biggest distributor of the fuel is looking to deploy capital in assets like liquefaction plants, export t...Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGOil steady after biggest decline in three weeksOil prices steadied after the biggest drop in almost three weeks, as traders look to upcoming reports to assess the extent of the glut. The Energy Information Administration is set to release its Short-Term Energy Outlook on Tuesday, wit...Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGCopper demand to outstrip supply: BloombergNEFKwasi Ampofo, analyst at BloombergNEF, says demand for copper is going to rise to about 50 million tonnes from 30 million tonnes in the next 25 years, and that miners will struggle to supply the market.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGAustralian miner rally set to extend in 2026Australia's mining sector could see more gains next year as trade risks ease and China's economy picks up. That could spur a more durable rotation into the sector, which is closely tied to the global economic outlook.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGNiger puts Somair uranium up for international saleIn Niger, the military government announced Sunday that it will place uranium produced by Somair on the international market, escalating its standoff with French company Orano, which owned Somair until it was nationalised in June.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGFear grips copper market, leading prices to record highCopper advanced to a record high on the London Metal Exchange on fears the global market is heading for a supply crunch. The sharp moves higher came after a major industry conference in Shanghai last week that highlighted signs of supply...Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGOil rises after OPEC+ pause and Trump’s Venezuela remarksOil rose after OPEC+ confirmed it will stick with plans to pause production hikes during the first quarter, while traders weighed the fallout from President Donald Trump's rhetoric around Venezuela.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGCanadian firm Barrick settles gold mining dispute with MaliThe settlement comes after two years of negotiations over the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBipartisan pushback as Trump eyes new offshore drilling near FloridaFlorida’s history of protecting its coastlines faces a new test as the federal government considers expanding offshore energy exploration.Scripps News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGChina's Arctic ambition eye raw materials and military basesChina sees the Arctic as a key region for influence, aiming to shape governance rules and secure access to raw materials like rare earths, oil, and gas.DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBHP walks away from Anglo American overtureBHP Group confirmed it held preliminary discussions with rival miner Anglo American Plc but said it was now "no longer considering a combination of the two companies."Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGSouth Africa, EU ink critical minerals pact, champion multilateralismThe deal comes as the EU races to diversify supply away from dominant sources and amid growing fears of disruptions.Euronews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGChinese premier makes landmark visit to ZambiaThe two countries are due to sign documents to start the upgrade of the Tazara railway line linking Zambia's mines to the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGCuba suffers power cuts as Venezuela, Mexico cut fuel suppliesCuba's imports of crude and fuel in the first 10 months of the year fell more than a third compared with the same period of 2024 as key allies Mexico and Venezuela slashed supplies, according to shipping data and documents seen by Reuter...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGSenegal's president orders formation of National Gold Trading CentreFaced with massive illegal gold exports that have drained billions from the national economy, it would assert greater state control over the precious metal.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGDR Congo extends ban on mineral trade in war-hit east by six monthsOfficials say this is because of evidence that proceeds from the illegal supply from mines is being used to fund armed groups in the region.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBulgaria welcomes US approval on Lukoil's foreign asset talksBulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov has welcomed the Trump administration's clearance to allow potential buyers to negotiate with Russia's Lukoil about purchasing its foreign assets, including the Burgas refinery in Bulgaria.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGCongo produces first 1,000 tons of traceable artisanal cobaltThe state cobalt agency in Democratic Republic of Congo has produced its first 1,000 metric tons of traceable artisanal cobalt, a key step in formalizing the sector in a country that supplies much of the world's battery metal.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGDenmark leads the way with first large-scale E-methanol productionWith COP30 kicking off on Monday, world leaders are set to discuss new strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions - with a particular focus on the shipping industry. One potential solution is e-methanol, now being produced on a large ...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGKazakhstan signs critical minerals and trade deals with the U.S.U.S. President Donald Trump held an Oval Office call with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expanding the Abraham Accords to include the central Asian nation.Euronews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGChina announces suspension of expanded rare earth export controlsChina suspended an array of export control measures it imposed on October 9, including expanded curbs on some rare earths materials and equipment, as well as lithium battery materials and super-hard materials, the Commerce Ministry said ...Reuters
